Join to apply for theTeacher of Englishrole atHarris Academy Orpington 1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for theTeacher of Englishrole atHarris Academy Orpington Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. About This OpportunityAre you an experienced teacher of English seeking a part-time opportunity? The academy now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced About This OpportunityAre you an experienced teacher of English seeking a part-time opportunity? The academy now has an exciting opportunity for an experiencedTeacher of Englishto join our fantastic team on apart-timebasis (0.6 FTE).We are currently looking to appoint a dedicated and inspiring Teacher of English, with a TLR for leadership of KS5 available for appropriately experienced candidates.If you are looking for an opportunity to grow, inspire and develop, this may be the role for you.MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITYYour main areas of responsibility will fall under the areas of:Operational and strategic planning (including lesson planning, developing resources and syllabuses, and contributing to the departmental plan) Curriculum planning Staff development (including continuing professional development and engaging fully in the Performance Management Review process) Quality assurance (including contributing to the process of monitoring and evaluating the subject area) Management of information (including maintaining appropriate records and tracking student progress) Communications with students, parents and other stakeholders Pastoral system (including being a form tutor to a selected group of students) Teaching, ensuring a high quality learning experience for studentsAdditional Duties For Leadership Of KS5 Will IncludeManaging and developing teaching and learning of KS5 English education within the school Responsibility for the achievement of all students studying English at KS5 – A level and GCSE resits Teaching one or more classes within KS5 English along with teaching at KS3 and KS4 Development and evaluation of pedagogy, ensuring the quality of teaching in KS5 English is outstanding Leading the development of high-quality schemes of work for all areas of the subject at KS5 which meet school requirements Identifying from performance data underachieving students and implementing strategies and interventions Leading on quality assurance for KS5 English through monitoring, evaluation, and subsequent development of all KS5 English workWhat We Are Looking ForThe successful candidate will:Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree Have successful teaching experience at secondary level (can be teaching practice), ideally including experience in multi-ethnic urban schools and of working in an 11-18 school Understand the theory and practice of effective teaching and learning Understand the importance of high expectations and equality of access for all students, and of being a tutor Have knowledge of National Curriculum requirements at KS3 and KS4, and of writing lesson plans, developing resources and assessing students' work Be able to work as part of a team and to develop and maintain positive relationships with all staff Have a good level of ICT skills, ideally including innovative use of interactive white boards Be able to create a motivating and safe learning environment for all students Be able to communicate positively with parents, carers and other external agencies where necessary Have good written and spoken communication skills Be able to lead and manage their own work effectively Have excellent time management skills Be able to motivate students and raise their aspirations through a range of strategiesWhat We Can Offer YouTeacher DevelopmentAt 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, expertdevelopment 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. Find out more here.Flexible WorkingWe are committed to fostering a positive and supportive working environment for our staff, recognising that achieving a balance between professional and personal responsibilities is essential. We understand that each individual’s circumstances are unique, which is why we offer flexible working options that can be adapted to meet the needs of both the academy and our employees.BenefitsIn addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includesour Harris Allowance (usually£2,000 for Inner London and £1,500 for Outer London),a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Teachers Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, and many other benefits. Learn more aboutour benefitson our website.Safeguarding NoticeThe 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.Equal OpportunitiesThe Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.WORKING WITH USAt Harris Academy Orpington, we have worked hard to create an environment where we look after and care for each other. Whilst being incredibly rewarding, working in schools can sometimes be hard. Colleagues at Harris Academy Orpington know that we work together as a team and we look out for each other; the environment here is one of care, nurture and support, along with a bit of challenge!Harris Academy Orpington opened in September 2016, joining the highly successful Federation of Harris academies in London and the senior leaders here are experienced in creating and running great schools and that is what we are doing in BR5. We are a community school that serves families in and around Orpington and we are well on our way towards providing an outstanding education for the students who come here. We want out students to succeed and have choices in their lives; to take control of their futures and achieve beyond their dreams. We areambitious ,tenaciousandenterprisingand committed to helping our students succeed. Our work as a Health Science Specialist school, with students being given access to recognised professional qualifications, work experience and careers is unique and is designed to help and support the whole community who are regularly invited into the Academy to hear from guest speakers.We have the most incredible facilities; with brand new science labs, 3 Main Halls, Dance Studios, 3 Astro Turfs, Drama Studios, dedicated Art and DT blocks, we are incredibly proud of the work that our students do here. We have developed a curriculum that is ambitious and broad. We believe in the need to nurture an appreciation of human creativity and achievement and have designed a curriculum that does just that.We aim to ensure that every student is inspired and supported to achieve his/her personal best and learning comes first. Our motto is “Together We Can” and if you are interested in joining us, we would be very keen to meet you.To learn more about working in our academy and what we can offer you, view our academy page via the “why work at” button. Seniority levelSeniority level Mid-Senior level Employment typeEmployment type Part-time Job functionJob function Education and Training Industries Education Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Harris Academy Orpington by 2x Get notified about new Teacher jobs inOrpington, England, United Kingdom . 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Teacher of English