Harris Experience Programme Lead - Croydon, United Kingdom - Harris Federation

Harris Federation

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Croydon, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic graduate to join our central team as one of two Harris Experience Programme Leads.

The Harris Experience is a cultural and academic programme for our most able students in the Harris Federation, aiming to supportthem in getting placed at top universities and degree apprenticeships.

You will be based at the Harris Federation head office near East Croydon station; however, much of your time will be spent visiting our academies in and around London.

You will work closely with the Head of Harris Experience and the other Harris ExperienceLead on programme vision, strategy and management.

About Us
The Harris Experience is a two-part programme that takes place over five years. It aims to broaden the academic and cultural experiences of our most academically promising secondary school students.

Disadvantaged students are prioritised for places and one of the outcomes of the programme is that Harris students now attend Russell Group universities at a rate of more than twice the national average.

The Harris Experience programme spans three years for each cohort, from Year 9 to Year 11; Harris Experience Advanced spans two years for each cohort, from Year 12 to Year 13.

Both programmes aim to broaden the cultural and academic experiences of some of our brightest young secondary students in the federation, to give them an outstanding preparation for some of the country's top university destinations, including Oxford andCambridge.

In the long term, we see ourselves shaping future leaders in all walks of life.

In the long term, we see the programme shaping future leaders in all walks of life, helping to level the playing field for students from disadvantaged backgrounds and bringing much needed diversity to key professions and public life.

Main Areas of Responsibility

Your responsibilities will include:

Developing the vision for the HE and HEA
Initial identification of suitable students for entry into HE for Year 9 and HEA for Year 1
Visiting academies regularly to meet students and/or staff.
Building a relationship with and supporting/training the academies' most able coordinators
Developing programme materials and disseminating good practice at the academies for the most able
Planning and delivering the federation most able meetings
Organising and delivering one to one and group sessions with HE and HEA students at academies
Organising events for the Year 10 Harris Scholars
Liaising with academy principals and relevant staff
Working closely with Oxbridge and medicine, dentistry, and veterinary science students and tracking outcomes
Organising and delivering the mock interview programme
Providing inset for key stage 5 staff on teaching the most able
Leading on the guidance for university personal statements and working directly with students
Using UCAS, Bromcom and federation/academy data to track student progress
Organising and leading the key annual HE and HEA events
Managing the output of written, social and visual media to generate positive marketing of the HE and HEA programmes
Developing and maintaining university and careerrelated links with relevant organisations
Developing and updating the HE and HEA website
Working with federation careers advisers to support the aspirations and destinations of HE and HEA students

Qualifications & Experience

High levels of literacy
Very articulate
Strong presentation skills
Strong organisational skills
Strong IT/data skills
Experience with working with young people
Enjoys team work and working in different environments
Confident
Enjoys working with young people
Enthusiastic
Diplomatic
Professional
Resilient
Flexible
Curiosity and a love of learning

Ideally, you will also have experience working with/in Higher Education, with young people in an educational context and/or events management experience.

Professional Development & Benefits
Our people are at the heart of our success.

We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre.

We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide rangeof top-quality training programmes delivered at every level to senior leadership.

We look for talented individuals who share our vision for creating exceptional places of learning, and are committed to ensuring that every child in London has access to the best possible education.

In addition to the opportunities for career progression, training and development, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, electric car scheme, 26 days'annual leave (plus bank holidays) for non term-time only employees, and many other benefits.

We offer flexible working in the form of "Core Hours" and potential for hybrid working.

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