Faculty Director

Harris Academy Clapham; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Academy Clapham seeks an exceptional Faculty Director to join our leadership team from January 2027, to lead and develop a high-performing faculty and drive excellence in teaching, learning and outcomes across the curriculum.

The successful candidate will have QTS or equivalent, extensive teaching and leadership experience, a proven track record of improving student achievement, and the ability to build consensus with students, parents, staff and Governors.

Qualifications

• QTS (or equivalent) and a good undergraduate degree.
• Extensive teaching experience.
• Outstanding teaching practice.
• Successful management experience as Head of Department or member of the SLT.
• Experience of writing department SEF.
• Experience of lesson observations and giving feedback.
• Experience of improvement planning.
• Experience of implementing strategies to raise student achievement with evidence of success.
• Contribution to impact on the quality of learning and curriculum.
• Experience of developing positive relationships with students, parents, staff and Governors to build consensus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing faculty across the curriculum.
• Drive excellence in teaching, learning and student outcomes.
• Collaborate with colleagues to secure sustainable school improvement.
• Build positive relationships with students, parents, staff and the Governing Body to support and capacity.

Skills

QTS

Extensive teaching experience

Outstanding teaching practice

Head of Department or SLT leadership

Experience writing SEF

Lesson observations

Improvement planning

Raising student achievement strategies

Positive relationships with students/家

Change leadership

Education

QTS/Equivalent + undergraduate degree

Job description

Are you an exceptional and ambitious leader looking to make a significant impact in a thriving academy? We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Faculty Director to join our leadership team from January 2027.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and inspirational educator to lead and develop a high-performing faculty, driving excellence in teaching, learning and student outcomes across the curriculum. At Harris Academy Clapham, you will work alongside dedicated colleagues who are committed to ensuring every student achieves their full potential.

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• QTS (or equivalent) and a good undergraduate degree
• Extensive teaching experience
• Outstanding teaching practice
• Successful management experience as Head of Department or member of the SLT
• Experience of writing department SEF
• Experience of lesson observations and giving feedback
• Experience of improvement planning
• Experience of implementing a range of strategies to raise student achievement, with evidence of success
• Contribution to impact on the quality of learning and teaching and curriculum
• Experience of developing and sustaining positive relationships with students, parents, staff and the Governing Body to build consensus support and capacity
• Proven track record of managing and implementing change in relation to teaching practices and standards
• A track record of success in leadership and management

For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.