Lead Practitioner of Science

Teaching Vacancies; London Borough of Bromley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Academy Beckenham is seeking a qualified Lead Practitioner of Science to join our teaching staff. The successful candidate will lead science teaching, support curriculum, and drive high standards of learning and achievement across key stages 3-5.

The role requires QTS, evidence of ongoing professional development, and a proven track record of outstanding results. You will work with governors and the Harris Federation to sustain an outstanding learning environment.

Qualifications

• Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree, with evidence of ongoing professional development
• Demonstrate outstanding teaching and excellent behaviour management
• Experience of lesson observations and giving robust feedback
• Experience of improvement planning and strategies to raise student achievement with evidenced success
• Contribute to improving learning, teaching and curriculum
• Proven track record of excellent KS3/KS4 results, and KS5 experience ideally
• Experience of pupil tracking and feedback practices
• Experience of working with governors and multiple schools is desirable

Responsibilities

• Lead Practitioner of Science to drive teaching and learning across the faculty
• Collaborate as part of Lead Practitioner Team to realise excellence and high standards
• Account for student performance per academy procedures
• Provide Governing Body with performance and development information
• Support Harris Federation work and subject groups
• Contribute to academy policies and their implementation
• Ensure high quality teaching and learning in the Faculty and across the Academy
• Fulfill duties during lunch, breaks, before/during/after school

Skills

Outstanding teaching

Behaviour management

Observations feedback

Curriculum development

KS3/KS4 results

KS5 experience

Feedback delivery

Education

QTS or equivalent

Relevant undergraduate degree

Ongoing professional development

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Join us in providing outstanding teaching and learning experiences for our pupils. We are looking for a qualified, experienced teacher to join Harris Academy Beckenham as Lead Practitioner of Science.

The successful candidate will:

• Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree, and, ideally, be able to show evidence of ongoing professional development
• Demonstrate outstanding teaching practice and excellent behaviour management
• Have experience of lesson observations and giving robust feedback
• Have experience of improvement planning and of implementing a range of strategies to raise student achievement, with evidence of success
• Be able to contribute to improving on the quality of learning and teaching and curriculum
• Have a proven track record of excellent results at KS3 and 4, and, ideally, experience of teaching to KS5
• Have experience of high quality pupil tracking and feedback practices
• Ideally, have experience of working with governors and of working in more than one school

What the school offers its staff

Since opening in 2011, Harris Academy Beckenham has gone from strength to strength. We have been oversubscribed for the last three years, rapidly becoming the school of choice in the local area. Our GCSE and A Level results have improved each year, with our English and Maths combined score in 2016 reaching an outstanding 80% A*-C. Our ambition and aspiration will ensure that we continue to focus on the success of all of our students, irrespective of background. Since converting, results have dramatically improved and we secured a judgment of ‘Outstanding' from Ofsted in 2017.

Why work at Harris Academy Beckenham?

‘The school's culture of aspiration and ambition is clearly demonstrated in classes. Teachers are aspirational for their pupils and set high expectations for them. Pupils respond positively. They are determined to do their best and are confident about meeting ambitious targets set by their teachers.' (OFSTED 2017)

We invest in training and resources for our staff to help them make lessons fun, interesting and engaging. Class sizes are kept as small as possible and we place a firm emphasis on good behaviour so that students can learn in a calm and orderly environment.

We have a harmonious community with excellent relationships between students and staff, and our students have a focused and mature attitude towards their academic studies.

Teacher Development

At Harris, we have curated professional development pathways that will guide you towards achieving your career ambitions. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. With a strong network of passionate educators, expert development initiatives and a multitude of opportunities for career progression, your journey with Harris could be the most rewarding one yet.

We offer a wide range of high quality teacher professional development programmes via the Harris Institute of Teaching and Leadership.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance (usually £2,000 for Inner London and £1,500 for Outer London), an Annual Loyalty Bonus, Teachers Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.

Further details about the role

You will play a leading and highly visible role in the improvement of teaching and learning of the Faculty and academic success of all students, ensuring the highest standards of teaching, learning and achievement and leading in the monitoring, evaluation and review of standards and provision in the subject area.

The general expectations of this role are:

• To collaborate as a member of the Lead Practitioner Team in order to build and realise the shared vision of excellence and high standards for all students.
• To account for students' performance in line with Academy procedures.
• To provide the Governing Body with relevant and accurate information relating to the Faculty's performance and development.
• To support and participate in the work of the Harris Federation, including strand or subject groups as appropriate.
• To contribute actively towards the formulation of all Academy policies and procedures, ensuring their consistent implementation.
• To ensure high quality teaching and learning in the Faculty or across the Academy.
• To participate in duties at lunch, break, before, during and after school the Academy day.
• To ensure that the subject knowledge of staff in the Faculty is exemplary.
• To ensure that behaviour in the Faculty is exemplary.
• To ensure that Schemes of Learning and Independent Work books are of a high quality.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.