Sixth Form Leader - Elevate Learning & Aspirations

Harris Federation; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Loyalty Bonus

Teachers Pension Scheme

Wellbeing Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible Working

Job summary

Harris Academy Beulah Hill, part of the Harris Federation, invites applications for an Assistant Principal for Sixth Form. You will lead strategic and operational management, shape the curriculum and assessment across Years 12-13, and work with the SLT to raise standards and student outcomes.

The role offers opportunities for professional growth within a leading network, a supportive senior leadership team, and a commitment to inclusive excellence in a high-performing 11–19 academy.

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 developing strategies to raise student achievement, with evidence of success.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Create a true learning institution in the academy at all levels.
• Play a major role in formulating the aims, objectives and shared vision of the academy.
• Lead the development and maintenance of a high quality positive learning environment.
• Take full responsibility for all aspects of teaching and learning in your key area of responsibility.
• Ensure high quality teaching across the academy.
• Work with colleagues to ensure data is used effectively and consistently.
• Work with the SLT to lead the assessment and reporting programme.
• Support staff in making sure high quality intervention programmes are in place.
• Support colleagues and subject leaders in developing schemes of learning.
• With the SLT, develop strategies to enhance teachers' ability to learn and to develop advanced teaching skills.
• Raise students' aspirations and achievement.
• Ensure the highest standards of achievement for all students.
• Ensure the entitlement of all students to have equal access to and participation in all aspects of the curriculum.
• Ensure the efficient and effective provision of cross curricular skills, knowledge and understanding.
• Identify and monitor successful learning outcomes.
• Monitor, review and evaluate teaching and learning and classroom practice.
• Maintain an informed view of standards and of the quality of teaching across the academy.
• Challenge under-performance at all levels and throughout all departments.
• Establish and maintain the highest possible standards of behaviour, learning and attainment.
• Demonstrate and articulate high expectations and set aspirational targets.
• Act as a role model in the provision of high quality learning, teaching and assessment.
• Coordinate the activities of staff.
• Lead and manage staff in an appropriate manner.
• Assist in the implementation of effective procedures to support teachers who are underperforming.
• Maintain high morale amongst staff and set an example of professional standards and leadership.
• Contribute to the recruitment, training, deployment and professional development of staff.
• Promote and sustain effective management of the Academy environment.
• Provide information about the work and performance of staff.
• Chair meetings.

Skills

QTS

Extensive teaching experience

Outstanding teaching

Leadership experience

Staff development

Education

QTS (or equivalent)

Undergraduate degree

Job description

Harris Academy Beulah Hill, part of the Harris Federation, invites applications for an Assistant Principal for Sixth Form. You will lead strategic and operational management, shape the curriculum and assessment across Years 12-13, and work with the SLT to raise standards and student outcomes.

The role offers opportunities for professional growth within a leading network, a supportive senior leadership team, and a commitment to inclusive excellence in a high-performing 11–19 academy.