Lead Science Teacher

HARRIS FEDERATION; Croydon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Harris Allowance (£2,000 Inner London;

Annual Loyalty Bonus

Teachers Pension Scheme

Wellbeing Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

The Harris Federation is seeking an exceptional Lead Science Teacher to work across its Secondary Central Quadrant, with initial deployment at Harris Academy Battersea and Harris Academy Peckham. You will lead science teaching across academies, coach colleagues, and drive school improvement while ensuring high standards of student outcomes.

You will have QTS or equivalent, a relevant undergraduate science degree, and at least three years of teaching experience, including two in management, with

Qualifications

• QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree.
• At least three years' teaching experience.
• At least two years in a management role.
• Experience of teaching Science to A-Level.
• Strong knowledge of the national curriculum programme of study for Science.

Responsibilities

• Teach key examination groups with up to 80% teaching commitment.
• Deliver outstanding teaching and model best practice across the department.
• Plan and deliver a broad, balanced, differentiated curriculum.
• Monitor and support student progress, attainment and personal development.
• Create an engaging learning environment to help all students reach potential.
• Support academies to maintain high standards of academic and personal growth.
• Drive improvement within Science departments to meet ambitious targets.
• Implement targeted interventions to raise outcomes.
• Deliver professional development and student intervention programmes.
• Coach and mentor colleagues to enhance teaching and learning.

Skills

Classroom teaching

Leadership / management

A-Level Science

Curriculum development

Mentoring & coaching

Assessment & feedback

Education

QTS or equivalent

Undergraduate degree in Science or related field

Job description

We are seeking an exceptional Science practitioner to join the Harris Federation Secondary Central Quadrant as a Lead Science Teacher, working across our academies as required, with an initial deployment at Harris Academy Battersea and Harris Academy Peckham. This is a unique opportunity for an outstanding teacher to work across multiple settings, broaden their leadership experience, and have a significant impact on teaching, learning and student outcomes. The successful candidate will be an exemplary classroom practitioner with a proven track record of securing excellent outcomes for students. They will demonstrate a deep understanding of effective Science pedagogy and a commitment to raising standards for all learners. In this role, you will be accountable for the progress and achievement of the students you teach while also contributing to the professional development of colleagues through coaching, modelling best practice, and supporting the delivery of high-quality teaching across the academies., As Central Quadrant Lead Teacher for Science, you will work closely with allocated schools within the Central Quadrant. Your responsibilities will include:

• Teaching key examination groups, with up to an 80% teaching commitment
• Delivering outstanding teaching and modelling best practice across the department
• Planning and delivering a broad, balanced and differentiated curriculum
• Monitoring and supporting student progress, attainment and personal development
• Creating an engaging learning environment that enables all students to achieve their potential
• Supporting the academies' commitment to high standards of academic and personal growth
• Driving improvement within the Science departments to achieve ambitious targets
• Implementing targeted intervention strategies to raise student outcomes
• Delivering professional development and student intervention programmes
• Coaching and mentoring colleagues to enhance teaching and learning
  QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree
• At least three years' teaching experience
• At least two years in a management role.
• Experience of teaching Science to A-Level
• Clear evidence of having raised standards of achievement at all levels
• Successful experience of curriculum development
• Experience in observing and evaluating teacher quality, and providing feedback
• Experience of setting specific targets and managing improvement across a Key Stage or more widely
• Successful experience in a multi-ethnic inner city school
• Evidence of being an excellent teacher
• Strong knowledge of the national curriculum programme of study for the subject and of current subject developments
  The vision at Harris Academy Peckham is to ensure every child achieves excellence in all aspects of academy life. We have high aspirations, both in terms of academic standards and personal development, in order to prepare your child for the demands of the 21st century global workplace. We expect every child to excel, and will provide the necessary challenge and support to make this happen. In line with all Harris Academies, we ensure that we prepare engaging and innovative learning experiences for our students, within a disciplined context where good manners, smart uniform and mature conduct are expected from all.
• Harris Academy Battersea is a mixed state secondary school serving a truly comprehensive community in the heart of London. We are an Ofsted 'Outstanding' school with a track record of delivering fantastic outcomes year on year for our students. In 2023, Ofsted visited the academy and judged us as remaining 'outstanding', commenting on our "highly ambitious curriculum", the "exceptionally high quality of education" provided and noted that "behaviour in the school is very strong". Nevertheless, we are extremely ambitious for our school and as we seek to continue to grow and develop, we are looking for more brilliant people to join us.
• 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.