Head of House - Southwark, United Kingdom - Harris Federation
Description
Summary
We are looking for an experienced individual to join our pastoral team at Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich as Head of House.
Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich is an outstanding place-for students and staff alike.We pride ourselves on helping our students to be incredibly successful and we are as driven to support our staff, with an excellent CPD programme and development opportunities for all staff at the academy.
We encourage our students and staff to live our core values of character, courage and conscience in our community and beyond.
We have an excellent staff who are highly motivated, committed and happyAbout Us Why work at Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich?**HGAED is a great place to work. At a time when there is so much attention, deservedly so, on teacher wellbeing and workloads, we are committed to ensuring our staff have work-life balance by reducing unnecessary admin work and meetings. We dedicate time and resources to staff wellbeing and development, ranging from NPQSL qualifications to meditation and teacher hacks such as whole class feedback to reduce workload. We are looking for staff who share our commitment to developing themselves personally as well as professionally, who are open to feedback and development and share our vision for our whole community. We believe very strongly that education can be transformative for all. We'd love you to be part of the transformation of our students' lives.
The staff here at HGAED are supportive, ambitious for our students, and happy. Our Head of Art, Clare, writes 'The students are astute, funny and thirsty for life. They are invigorating and I really love teaching them. They keep me on my toes.
But what I most appreciate working here is that we work in a climate where all ideas are encouraged, no matter how impossible they may seem, and I have seen some fantastic dreams come into being, the art gallery, the debate cake sessions and the research centre all starting to gain momentum.
Not many schools would take such risks and I truly value being listened to and challenged to go beyond what I think I can do.
This school is not for the faint hearted but it's also the place to be if you are up for being innovative and thinking beyond the classroom walls.
'Main Areas of Responsibility
The purpose of your role will be:
- To lead and support a vibrant and successful House.
- To monitor and support the achievement of students in one House.
- To lead, manage and ensure the successful delivery of the Academy's vision for individual student achievement.
- To advise and support a team of coaches.
- To play a significant part in all aspects of the community life of the Academy.
- To be part of the team which holds significant responsibility for managing the efficient and effective day to day running day of the Academy.
- To lead on pastoral, social, emotional and behavioural issues for students in one House
Qualifications & Experience
We would like to hear from you if you have:
- A relevant degree or educational qualification
- A variety of experience in education providing support and/or mentoring to students
- Experience of managing behaviour
- Excellent presentation and organisational skills.
- Ability to develop supportive working relationships with colleagues, parents, governors, partners and LA.
- Knowledge of mentoring and student support
- Knowledge of the management of attendance and punctuality
- A knowledge of academic coaching
- Good ICT skills
- The ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
- Experience of implementing current educational developments
- Experience of working in partnership with other institutions/agencies
- Experience of child protection and safeguarding procedures
- Knowledge of target setting and producing individual plans to support student learning
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 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.
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