Total 69 job vacancies by Teaching Vacancies

What skills and experience we're looking for

Manage and lead the main deskBe the front of house main contact

Confident in using google and excel to produce data reports

Previous office experience

Good personal skills

Ability to work as a part of a team

Understanding children and families needs

Ability to multi task

What the school offers its staff

CPD

Staff benefits programme

Employee assistance programme

Become part of a growing trust

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Do you want to join a dedicated and friendly team?

• Do you have a passion to support young people to meet their full potential?

We are looking to appoint a Temporary Learning Support Assistant with experience of working with students with special educational needs. You will be working with individuals and small groups of students, under the direction of the class teacher, providing effective support to help students reach their full potential.

The successful applicant will be highly motivated with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You must be adaptable and organised with the ability to work flexibly across the school.

What the school offers its staff

Walthamstow School for Girls is vibrant, successful school and is a wonderful place to work, learn and teach. We are passionate about education being a vehicle for promoting equality for all and our mission is to empower young women to become the leaders of the future. We are a truly comprehensive school, proud of our diversity and committed to social justice.

Commitment to safeguarding

Walthamstow School for Girls is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a Receptionist and Administrative Assistant to join our busy school office. This is a key role within the Administration Team. You must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to respond to parents and carers, visitors, pupils and staff in a polite and confident manner.

What the school offers its staff

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and the skills, experience and knowledge we are looking for.

Commitment to safeguarding

Nightingale Community Academy and Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments made will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are currently looking to appoint a dedicated and inspiring Lead Teacher of Health and Social Care.

At Harris Academy Bermondsey, you will join a dedicated team of teachers and staff supporting our excellent students. If you are looking for an opportunity to grow, inspire and develop, this may be the role for you.

The 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 strategies

What the school offers its staff

Harris Academy Bermondsey is a girls' school with drive and ambition in the heart of London. Our students achieve the very highest standards in their education. Ofsted rated us as Outstanding in every one of their categories in November 2019.

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 to senior leadership.

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 and many other benefits.

Further details about the role

Your 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 students

Commitment to safeguarding

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.

What skills and experience we're looking for

You are an excellent leader; we are a top performing Trust. Together, we can create truly exceptional schools.

About the Role

City of London Academies Trust (COLAT) is seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant starting in January 2025. You will work in a team of experienced Learning Support Assistants under the direct supervision of the SENCo and Deputy SENCo. You will have experience of working with children requiring additional support needs in a school as a Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant. Normal working hours are 8.00am - 4.00pm. It is expected that you would be available to support certain meetings outside of these hours by agreement in advance for which time off in lieu will be accrued. There are also INSET training days and TWILIGHT evenings throughout the academic year which you are expected to attend.

About Us

COLAT is driven by the ambition to be the best. We believe exceptional leaders create exceptional schools; they transform lives and shape the future of every student.

COLAT currently oversees six secondary academies, three primary academies and one sixth form centre all located in north, south and east London. We combine the heritage and tradition of the Corporation of London with a genuinely innovative, enterprising, and entrepreneurial ethos. We are also committed to providing training and development to all our staff, plus excellent career advancement opportunities within this evolving Trust.

City of London Academy Highgate Hill, opened as a mixed, all-ability, non-denominational academy in September 2017, and is housed in a lovely building with excellent facilities for students, staff and the community. With the support of our enthusiastic students, diligent staff, supportive parents and cohesive governing body, we strive to provide a calm and purposeful learning environment underpinned by high expectations. City of London Academy Highgate Hill is based in the heart of an evolving community in Islington, and we value the diversity of our workforce. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join our team.

About you

You should have excellent IT skills, be well organised and a team player. You will have the ability to build effective relationships with students and deal with unexpected situations during the school day. You must also be willing to undertake further training. You will be expected to manage your own workload and prioritise work appropriately. Excellent communication skills both oral and written are an essential part of the role to be able to deal with staff, students, parents and external agencies.

If you match our ambition and want to join our dedicated team of professionals, we would love to hear from you. Candidates must address the person specification in no more than 1,000 words. Applications must be submitted via the TES portal on the following link:https://www.tes.com/jobs/employer/-1084149

If you require any other details, or would like an informal discussion, please contact enquiries@highgatehill.cola.org.uk or hr@highgatehill.cola.org.uk

Closing date for applications 10.00am Friday 8 November 2024

We plan for interviews to take place on week commencing Monday 11 November 2024 or week commencing Monday 18 November 2024.

City of London Academies Trust supports Equal Opportunities Employment.

City of London Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, including enhanced DBS checks and a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the standards which flows from City of London Academies Trust vision and values.

The role is covered by part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

City of London Academies Trust Company Registration No. 04504128

What the school offers its staff

City of London Academy Highgate Hill, opened as a mixed, all-ability, non-denominational academy in September 2017, and is housed in a lovely building with excellent facilities for students, staff and the community. With the support of our enthusiastic students, diligent staff, supportive parents and cohesive governing body, we strive to provide a calm and purposeful learning environment underpinned by high expectations. City of London Academy Highgate Hill is basedin the heart of an evolving community in Islington, and we value the diversity of our workforce. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join our team.

COLAT currently oversees six secondary academies, three primary academies and one sixth form centre all located in north, south and east London. We combine the heritage and tradition of the Corporation of London with a genuinely innovative, enterprising, and entrepreneurial ethos. We are also committed to providing training and development to all our staff, plus excellent career advancement opportunities within this evolving Trust.

Commitment to safeguarding

City of London Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, including enhanced DBS checks and a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the standards which flows from City of London Academies Trust vision and values.

What skills and experience we're looking for

QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

1. Graduate Qualified. (E)

2. A strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access. (E)

3. First Aid at Work. (D)

4. Trained in Arbor. (D)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING

5. Experience of working with children, preferably in a school environment. (D)

6. An understanding of issues related to under-achievement and the barriers to learning that some pupils face. (D)

7. An understanding of relevant legislation, policies and codes of practice, eg. child protection, data protection and freedom of information. (D)

8. Knowledge of school’s behavioural and management policy and procedures. (D)

9. Experienced in assisting children on an individual basis, in small group and whole class work (D)

10. Able to explain tasks simply and clearly and foster independence (E)

11. Display work effectively, and make and maintain basic teaching resources (E)

12. Experience of working with ICT effectively and using systems to produce management information eg Arbor (D)

PERSONAL QUALITIES

13. Excellent organisational and record keeping skills. (E)

14. Relevant qualifications - e.g. GCSEs/Level 2, or equivalent including Maths and English (E)

15. The ability to assimilate information quickly. (E)

16. Work with guidance, but under limited supervision

17. Effective time management skills and the ability to be responsive and efficient. (E)

18. The ability to work to agreed quality levels and service standards as well as targets and work schedules. (E)

19. Ability to communicate effectively with persons at all levels both internal and at external level. (E)

20. Understanding of issues of confidentiality. (E)

21. Reliability and punctuality. (E)

22. A record of good health and attendance. (D)

23. Ability to remain calm and be able to work effectively under pressure. (E)

24. Ability to work co-operatively and flexibly as part of a team. (E)

25. Foster good relationships. (E)

26. Willingness to share information and expertise with other staff. (E)

27. Willingness to undertake further training and development outside of normal working hours. (E)

(E) is Essential

(D) is Desirable

What the school offers its staff

About The Hurlingham Academy:

The Hurlingham Academy is a very special community. Ofsted officially recognised our mixed comprehensive school as ‘outstanding’ in March 2024 and inspectors saw that ‘pupils behave exceptionally well and achieve highly.’ Our GCSE results consistently place us in the top 5 United Learning academies and our students have made ‘well above average’ progress for the last six years. This year, a tremendous 85% of students achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths, with 75% achieving grade 5 or above in the two subjects. At the higher levels, 41% of all students achieved a grade 7 or above in English and maths.

These tremendous results are due to the unique culture that has developed at The Hurlingham Academy. The highest expectations of students and real academic rigour are combined with a strong focus on developing the whole child and embedding a culture in which every single child matters and must be supported to achieve their full potential. 42% of our students are pupil premium (nearly twice the national average) and so we are working to help some of the UK's most economically needy students achieve the best GCSE results possible.

At The Hurlingham Academy, we strive to ensure that our teaching standards are exceptionally high, and that children feel safe and supported in school. Lessons follow a knowledge-rich and academically rigorous curriculum, and we place a significant emphasis on teachers inspiring their students to love each subject and enjoy their learning.

Our staff body is a collaborative, close-knit and diverse community that learns together, has fun together and continues on our journey towards all-round excellence for each individual student, year after year. Our staff feel empowered, supported and are provided with the highest-quality professional development.

As part of United Learning, staff at The Hurlingham Academy enjoy enhanced rates of pay, additional planning days, shared curriculum resources, access to subject advisers and networks, 20% PPA time across an average working week, enhanced parental leave, wellbeing support, access to free and confidential counselling support, an excellent CPD offer and career progression opportunities within school clusters.

The Hurlingham Academy is located in Fulham, West London, just 10 minutes from Parsons Green tube station and within a stone’s throw of the River Thames. We welcome visits from prospective applicants.

About the role: We are looking for someone to join our Inclusion Team as a Learning Support Assistant(LSA). Thisis theideal opportunityfor aspiring teacherstoexperiencelife in a secondary school.Alternatively, you may be looking to build on current experience of supporting students and looking to develop your skill setas an LSA.

Our current LSAs are moving on to teacher training and we are looking for determined, dynamic and inspiring individuals to replace them. If this is you, then please get in touch.

Within thisrole,you will developstrategies to assist the learning of students withvarying Additional Educational Needs. The five main categories are:

• English as an Additional Language
• Cognition and Learning
• Speech, Language and Communication
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health
• Physical and Sensory

Amongst other things, our LSAsprovidein class support, co-planning directly with class teachers;create high qualityresources;provide one-to-one interventions;run small groupsessions andtake responsibility for delivering programmes of support in both literacy and numeracy.

Our LSAstake part in whole school staff training and get regular input from the Speech and Language Therapist, the Borough EAL coordinator and Educational Psychologist in how to best support the needs of our students.

At The Hurlingham Academy, we play to our team’s strengths and think hard about how best to supportyou andthe students.You will be a valued member of our team,whosecontributions arerespectedand who is trusted to deliver in your areas of expertise. Our LSAs work hard, but we in turn are prepared to invest in their professional development.This is a place where you can develop the skills you need tochallenge yourself and have a positive impact on those around you.

Like all of us at The Hurlingham Academy, youwill make it your mission to bring out the best in everyone - students, staff, parents and the wider community. We are confident our school will exceed your expectations – and that you will help our students to do the same, with teaching that improves their life chances.

We are open to applications from candidates looking for a full-time or part-time role and can be flexible with start/finish times. There will be the opportunity for candidates to discuss flexible working options at interview.

Safeguarding info: The Hurlingham Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for all successful applicants

UNITED LEARNING is a subsidiary charity of the not-for-profit charity, the United Church Schools (UCS) and shares with it the objective of managing schools which offer students a high quality education based on the principles of service and tolerance. Registered Charity No. 1093277

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

The position is also suitable for:

• new graduates looking for one year’s employment experience
• graduates looking to train to teach/ prospective teacher training applicants https://www.wltta.org.uk/
• both new or experienced Learning Support Assistants

What the school offers its staff

• An experienced Leadership Team with a shared vision working in partnership across the federation.
• Hard-working leaders who strive to ensure that both pupils and staff enjoy coming to school.
• We are passionate about supporting our staff in their career development and success through care and guidance.
• A working environment that values wellbeing and supports work-life balance.
• Vibrant, multicultural and inclusive city schools that have positive, diverse communities and a determination that all children will succeed.
• A comprehensive range of CPD for all our staff through the partnership including in-school training and external specialist SEND training.
• Performance management and coaching to support career progression.
• Opportunities to undertake school-led Initial Teacher Training, with the relevant experience.
• Exceptionally well-behaved children who love to learn.
• A relaxed, fun working environment where all adults are equally valued and supported.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for enthusiastic Learning Support Professionals with drive and creativity to join our dedicated and welcoming team to support the delivery of our curriculum, across the school (Primary, KS3 & 4, 6th Form), to enable our pupils to make exceptional progress in all aspects of school life. We are looking for experienced staff and Graduates to deliver ‘quality first’ learning experiences that challenge and engage. You will supervise and provide support for pupils to help improve engagement in learning, remove barriers to learning, improve attainment and promote their self-confidence and emotional well-being, whilst creating and maintaining a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment.

The role provides routine opportunities for professional development that can lead to qualified teacher status or the completion of accredited therapeutic courses.

What the school offers its staff

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details on the role and the skills, experience and knowledge we are looking for.

Commitment to safeguarding

Nightingale Community Academy and Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments made will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for enthusiastic Learning Support Professionals with drive and creativity to join our dedicated and welcoming team to support the delivery of our curriculum, across the school (Primary, KS3 & 4, 6th Form), to enable our pupils to make exceptional progress in all aspects of school life. We are looking for experienced staff and Graduates to deliver ‘quality first’ learning experiences that challenge and engage. You will supervise and provide support for pupils to help improve engagement in learning, remove barriers to learning, improve attainment and promote their self-confidence and emotional well-being, whilst creating and maintaining a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment.

The role provides routine opportunities for professional development that can lead to qualified teacher status or the completion of accredited therapeutic courses.

What the school offers its staff

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details on the role and the skills, experience and knowledge we are looking for.

Commitment to safeguarding

Nightingale Community Academy and Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments made will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Relevant qualification to support the role: a role related Level 3 qualification is desirable
• Expert level IT and a/v skills including proficiency in a range of IT programmes and equipment use that are required for this role; knowledge of MIS systems is desirable, particularly SIMS
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to direct others or respond appropriately to others even in pressurised situations
• Previous experience of reception and administration work

What the school offers its staff

Right now we are searching for exceptional talent and offering opportunities to be part of something unique.

We have high ambitions for our staff as well as our students. As you will be investing in our young people, we will invest in you.

Further details about the role

There is an opportunity to meet the School Business Manager virtually on Wednesday 6 November.

Should you wish to attend please contact Jenny Timog-Santiago (HR Admin) via jenny.timogsantiago@hornseyschool.com or call 020 8348 6191 ext 239 to arrange an appointment.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. DBS check required.

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate for the post would ideally have:

• A degree
• At least three years’ experience of working with children, young people and their families in a school, youth or voluntary setting
• Knowledge and experience of procedures and legal requirements related to Child Protection, Safeguarding, Attendance, Admissions and Exclusion
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and team leadership
• Ability to work with a wide range of individuals and external agencies
• First Aid Qualification

What the school offers its staff

Right now we are searching for exceptional talent and offering opportunities to be part of something unique.

We have high ambitions for our staff as well as our students. As you will be investing in our young people, we will invest in you.

Further details about the role

We wish to appoint an exceptional individual to work as a Student Support Officer within our Student Service Team, to eliminate barriers to learning by ensuring that the school works in partnership with families, parents and carers so that every student can achieve and realise her potential. This will include the provision of interventions and support programmes to enable girls to attend regularly and achieve in all aspects of school life. The focus of the role is to enable learning to take place through developing strong links between school, home and, when necessary, external agencies.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. DBS check required.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking a Business Support Officer who demonstrates sound HR and Finance knowledge, whilst at the same time being proactive, pragmatic, proficient and enthusiastic. They must be person and pupil centred, self-motivated individual, equipped with knowledge and understanding of HR and Finance processing or responsibility in a similar background. They must have a desire to develop individual attributes, ability to investigate, problem solve and has the qualities to support the growing future of our excellent provision.

Phoenix is a well-established Outstanding (Ofsted Nov 2024) special school for students with severe language and communication difficulties including autism. The School offers a unique service to the children of Tower Hamlets. The school has a multi-ethnic population, which reflects the diversity of the borough. Phoenix has two sites, Phoenix School and Phoenix Upper School. The two sites cover the age range 3-12 and 12-19 respectively. In January 2021 Upper School site was completed and offers students a wonderful learning environment, which is reflected in the curriculum.

We are an award-winning school and accredited through the National Autistic Society; praised for our creative approach to working with children with autism. Phoenix was awarded a commendation for its excellent work across the school.

The school has excellent facilities and resources to support teaching and learning. There is a comprehensive induction and training programme for new and existing staff. This is an exciting opportunity in a school providing for children and young people, where change and challenge are key to what we do

What the school offers its staff

You will:

• The post holder will support with the school operations including Finance, HR, Health & Safety, Data Management, Administration and ICT.
• Take lead role in the school’s recruitment administration.
• The post holder will work closely with the HR Officer to support absences and ensure efficient operational support across all sites, and take lead in their absence.

Further details about the role

How to apply:

The application form can be found on the school website www.phoenix.towerhamlets.sch.uk

Please return completed application form to: recruitment@phoenix.towerhamlets.sch.uk We do not accept CVs

Closing Date: 9am, 4thNovember 2024

Interviews & Assessment Date: Week commencing 11thNovember 2024

It will not be possible to re-arrange these dates.

If you are intending to apply, please ensure you are available to attend for an interview.

If you would like to discuss the post or visit please contact

Mohammad.Islam@phoenix.towerhamlets.sch.uk

The Governing Body of the school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and staff. The Executive Headteacher must ensure that the highest priority is given to following all safeguarding guidance and regulations. The successful candidate will require an enhanced DBS clearance. We welcome applications from suitably skilled candidates regardless of ethnicity, gender, disability, sexuality, religion or age.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Governing Body of the school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and staff. The Executive Headteacher must ensure that the highest priority is given to following all safeguarding guidance and regulations. The successful candidate will require an enhanced DBS clearance. All of the school's Safeguarding and Child Protection policies are available on the school's website. We welcome applications from suitably skilled candidates regardless of ethnicity, gender, disability, sexuality, religion or age.​

What skills and experience we're looking for

If you can say ‘YES’ to all the questions below, then OSMANI could be for you.

Are you:

• Somebody who enjoys working with children and has some experience of working with children with Special Education Needs
• A graduate who is aspiring to train to become a teacher
• Somebody who is ICT proficient(able to use Word and Publisher programmes)
• Somebody who is flexible, hardworking and passionate about their work
• Somebody who is able to work as part of a team.
• Resilient and adaptable

What the school offers its staff

At Osmani you can expect:

• commitment to a healthy work-life balance
• motivated, well behaved children
• friendly and supportive colleagues to work with
• caring, interested parents
• excellent learning environment and teaching resources
• opportunities for professional development, training and career progression
• excellent transport links (Elizabeth/District/H&C/Overground)
• supportive and committed governors

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will require an enhanced DBS clearance. We are dedicated to equality and value diversity.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are currently looking to appoint a dedicated and inspiring Teacher of Health and Social Care, covering maternity leave.

At Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich, you will join a dedicated team of teachers and staff supporting our excellent students. If you are looking for an opportunity to grow, inspire and develop, this may be the role for you.

The 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 strategies

What the school offers its staff

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.'

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, electric car scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits.

Further details about the role

The purpose of your role will be:

• To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students and to support a designated curriculum area as appropriate.
• To monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as a teacher/form tutor
• To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential
• To contribute to raising standards of student attainment
• To share and support the academy's responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth

Your 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 students

Commitment to safeguarding

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.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Skills and Experience

• Proven interpersonal skills
• Effective communicator both orally and in writing
• Experience of working with young people
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills
• Ability to work within a clear policy framework with targets
• Effective ICT skills
• Ability to motivate
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Experience of working with SEN would be desirable
• Good organisational skills

Knowledge

• Understanding of the education system and current developments
• Awareness of current legislation regarding children
• Knowledge of ASD/ASC, ADHD, Dyslexia and Dyscalculia strategies eg PECS, TEACCH and PORIC
• Teaching literacy (including phonics) and numeracy

Other

• An enthusiastic commitment to education and working in partnership with families and other adults.
• An ability to use initiative and be flexible.
• An ability to exercise tact and diplomacy.
• Commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people, with up to date knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to working with, and the protection of children and young people.

• An awareness of Equal Opportunities issues.
• Play a full part in the life of the school community, to support the aim of ‘Excellence for All’ and school ethos.
• Promote actively the school’s policies.
• Willingness to undertake professional development.
• Comply with the school’s Health and Safety policy and undertake risk assessments as appropriate.
• Undertake any other duty as appropriate not mentioned in the above.

What the school offers its staff

We offer:

• a high standard of professional practice, with bespoke in-house CPD provision, and affiliation to nationally recognised courses and providers (SSAT, Teaching Leaders, Future Leaders, NPQs);
• clear pathways for career development and progression with a proven track-record of success in developing leaders;

• a supportive and collegiate environment, with regular staff social and sporting activities (such as yoga, football and House events);
• excellent opportunities for leading work with external partners (National Support School, National Teaching School);
• a culture of high trust and accountability that values creativity and innovation, leading practice locally and nationally in a range of fields.

Commitment to safeguarding

SAFER RECRUITMENT STATEMENT Dunraven School is committed to the safety and protection of its students. An enhanced DBS check with a barred list check is a condition of employment for this post. Have a due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to follow all associated child protection and safeguarding policies as adopted by the school and Local Authority.