Lead Practitioner of Maths - Merton, United Kingdom - Harris Federation
Description
Summary
Join us in providing outstanding teaching and learning experiences for our pupils. We are looking for a qualified, experienced teacher to join Harris Academy Morden as Lead Practitioner of Mathematics.
About Us
At Harris Academy Morden we pride ourselves on the inclusive approach and caring environment we have developed. _Ofsted 2018 'A very strong sense of community is evident throughout the school'._
Staff well-being is at the heart of our academy. We have a sensible marking policy, organised marking sessions to give staff time to mark and a two week October half term holiday
Ofsted 2018 'There is a low turnover of staff and their morale is high'
The Academy is traditional in our approach to discipline and has very high expectations for student behaviour. _Ofsted 2018 'The behaviour of pupils is outstanding'_
Year 11 GCSE results consistently place the Academy in the highest percentile in the country. _Ofsted 'Pupils achieve exceptional outcomes in public examinations. Current pupils are making outstanding progress'._
Harris Academy Morden is located favourably for public transport with good local access to bus, tram and train links to mainline rail and the underground network
Main Areas of Responsibility
The general expectations of this role are:
- To collaborate as a member of the Lead Practitioner Team in order to build and realise the shared vision of excellence and high standards for all students.
- To account for students' performance in line with Academy procedures.
- To provide the Governing Body with relevant and accurate information relating to the Faculty's performance and development.
- To contribute actively towards the formulation of all Academy policies and procedures, ensuring their consistent implementation.
- To ensure high quality teaching and learning in the Faculty or across the Academy.
- To participate in duties at lunch, break, before, during and after school the Academy day.
- To ensure that behaviour in the Faculty is exemplary.
- To ensure that Schemes of Learning and Independent Work books are of a high quality.
Qualifications & Experience
- Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree, and, ideally, be able to show evidence of ongoing professional development
- Demonstrate outstanding teaching practice and excellent behaviour management
- Have experience of lesson observations and giving robust feedback
- Have experience of improvement planning and of implementing a range of strategies to raise student achievement, with evidence of success
- Be able to contribute to improving on the quality of learning and teaching and curriculum
- Have a proven track record of excellent results at KS3 and 4, and, ideally, experience of teaching to KS
- Have experience of high quality pupil tracking and feedback practices
- Ideally, have experience of working with governors and of working in more than one school
Next Steps
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 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 our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan including access to a virtual GP, electric car scheme, 26 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays) for staff who work across the full year, and many other benefits.
Safeguarding Notice
Equal Opportunities
We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected.
Job Reference:
HF03106-HAMD
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