Deputy Virtual Headteacher - London, United Kingdom - Harris Academy Clapham

Description

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, skilled and knowledgeable Assistant Principal (Assessment and Mathematics).

This is part of the next wave of staff recruitment as our Academy grows and takes on its final cohort of students in September 2024, taking us to full capacity.

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a growing Academy, where you will be highly supported by both the Academy team and the wider Harris Federation.

As the Academy grows to full capacity there is a wide range of opportunities for future career progression.
The vision of Harris Academy Clapham is a simple one. From our opening in September 2020, our academy is a place where 'everything is possible' .
A centralised behaviour system, with each year group supported by non-teaching pastoral leaders
A programme of instructional coaching, supported by the Step Lab platform
Access to a wide range of National Professional Qualifications delivered by the Institute of Teaching
Harris Federation professional development training days and networking support.
To create a true learning institution in the academy at all levels
To play a major role in formulating the aims, objectives and shared vision of the academy
To lead the development and maintenance of a high quality positive learning environment
To take full responsibility for all aspects of teaching and learning in your key area of responsibility
To ensure high quality teaching across the academy
To work with colleagues to ensure data is used effectively and consistently
To support staff in making sure high quality intervention programmes are in place
With the SLT, to develop strategies to enhance teachers' ability to learn and to develop advanced teaching skills
To monitor, review and evaluate teaching and learning and classroom practice
To maintain an informed view of standards and of the quality of teaching across the academy
To challenge under-performance at all levels and throughout all departments
To act as a role model in the provision of high quality learning, teaching and assessment
To assist in the implementation of effective procedures to support teachers who are underperforming
To contribute to the recruitment, training, deployment and professional development of staff
To promote and sustain effective management of the Academy environment
To provide information about the work and performance of staff
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 improvement planning
Contribution to impact on the quality of learning and teaching and curriculum
Proven track record of managing and implementing change in relation to teaching practices and standards
A track record of success in leadership and management
Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website.
Professional Development & Benefits

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 range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, electric car scheme, and many other benefits.

Learn more about our benefits on our website.

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.

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.