APPLICANT PACK Performing Arts Teacher Start date: September 2018 Salary: MPS + Harris Bonus + Health Care Cash Plan + Harris Benefits Teachers have high aspirations. Their enthusiasm for their subject is infectious, and this motivates pupils to want to achieve well. OFSTED - 2017 Endeavour Enjoy Excel
Harris Academy Tottenham An academy for the future at the centre of the regeneration of Haringey Harris Academy Tottenham is founded on a powerful vision and forward thinking ethos. We provide a high quality, challenging and personalised education for boys and girls between the ages of three and eighteen. Our targets for pupil attainment and achievement are aspirational and stem from our unwavering belief that every child can, and will, achieve excellence. Whilst providing a leading edge curriculum Harris Academy is also known for high standards of good behaviour and self-motivation. Alongside perceptive and disciplined innovation we anticipate that Harris Academy Tottenham will gain an international reputation for its pioneering approach to all-through education. Harris Academy Tottenham is an Outstanding Academy offering excellence in education to our local community. The Academy will accommodate, a 2 form of entry in primary phase, 6 form entry in secondary and large sixth form as well as offering adult learning and a comprehensive lifelong learning programme to meet the needs of the local community. Each educational phase will benefit from superb purpose built accommodation and state of the art facilities. The Academy offers a highly effective approach to teaching and learning enhanced by disciplined innovation using the 3-18 structure intelligently to enhance learning. The all-through structure will allow specialist teaching in key subjects to take place in the lower years and to enhance and accelerate standards. Any underachievement in literacy will be tackled rigorously from age three onwards. A positive ethos will flourish emanating from the core focus on the specialisms of Mathematics and Enterprise across the curriculum. We also promote accuracy, fluency and confidence in all forms of communication. By equipping pupils with efficient and effective oracy, reading and writing skills we ensure our pupils are rigorously prepared to succeed and this is a central driving mission of the Academy. Endeavour Enjoy Excel
Introduction to Harris Our vision is that rather than have our academies working in isolation they will benefit from working as part of a wider Harris Federation. The Harris Federation is a supportive and highly successful group of 44 academies (currently 24 secondary academies including three all through), growing to 50 academies over time. All of the Harris academies collaborate very closely in sharing school improvement strategies and in supporting one another. It is clear that a group of academies working together will provide a powerful tool for school improvement and for raising standards. The Federation operates with a central Board of Directors providing strategic direction, which is able to speak for the Federation at a national level as well as with local academy Governing Bodies. The Harris Federation operates a number of focused school improvement groups covering senior leaders, phase leaders, subject leaders, a newly qualified teacher network, a thriving School Direct provision with over 160 trainee teachers and a number of other groups. A total of approximately 32,000 pupils are currently educated in Harris Schools. Lord Harris is also a major sponsor of the Harris Manchester College and Oriel Colleges in Oxford and Lucy Cavendish College Cambridge and we are working to link closely with these Colleges. The Federation is led by a Chief Executive Officer, Sir Dan Moynihan, previously an experienced and highly successful headteacher, with the overall aim of being able to derive the maximum possible educational, financial and personnel benefits from working in a group of cooperating schools, rather than working in isolation. The schools are run by their Principals, working as part of a supportive community. The aim is to reduce bureaucracy, share best practice, co-operate in course planning, professional development etc., and provide higher quality ICT, financial and premises support than would be available to any single school working alone. The successful post holder will have ample opportunity to progress in this role within the academy and with Harris as our group grows. Sponsor s Vision To transform educational standards in London by delivering a diverse and successful range of Harris sponsored schools built around the Harris educational brand. Aims To deliver personal and academic educational excellence in an enterprising way. Pupils will enjoy a relevant, challenging and absorbing education that promotes self-confidence and provides the qualities and skills to achieve their ambitions as responsible members of society.
The Role: Performing Arts Teacher We would like to appoint a dynamic and inspirational teacher of Performing Arts. We are looking for an effective and enthusiastic classroom teacher who will be able to complement our dedicated team of outstanding practitioners. The ideal candidate will have excellent subject knowledge and will be creative and passionate about sharing that knowledge with our students. You will be committed to attaining the highest standards and expecting excellence from our young people. As the academy grows you will be part of a team that will deliver and lead the subject through a variety of innovative approaches including curriculum design, teaching strategies, use of technology and intervention programmes that will create an environment where every classroom offers outstanding provision for students. In selecting a teacher to join our team we will be looking for an aspirational person, able to be a key player in developing an exceptional Academy. Someone with the ability to help build the commitment of all stakeholders to a culture of constant excellence. Advantages of working at Harris Academy Tottenham and with the Harris Federation Harris staff are both professional and dynamic. There is a can do attitude that makes a real difference to the lives of our students. We offer unrivalled opportunities for outstanding professional development and career progression. A Harris benefits package enhances national pay agreements. Harris allowance of 2000pa; well-being Cash- Plan; 75% subsidy to MA and 20% discount at TAPI Carpets. The person specification is related to the requirements of the post as determined by the job description, both of which are attached. Short listing will be carried out on the basis of how well you meet the requirements of the person specification. You should refer to these requirements when completing your application. We will make a commitment to providing you with the highest quality CPD, both within the Academy and through the Harris Federation, this will ensure that you are always at the forefront of teaching and learning innovation.
Job Description The academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Job Purpose To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for pupils and to support a designated curriculum area as appropriate. To monitor and support the overall progress and development of pupils as a teacher/form tutor. To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides pupils with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential. To contribute to raising standards of pupil attainment. To share and support the academy s responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth. Areas of Responsibility Operational/Strategic Planning To assist in the development of appropriate syllabuses, resources, schemes of work, marking policies and teaching strategies in the subject area. To contribute to the subject area s Development Plan and its implementation. To attend all appropriate meetings. To plan and prepare courses and lessons. To contribute to the whole academy s planning activities Curriculum Provision To assist the Subject Co-ordinator, Faculty Director and Vice Principals to ensure that the curriculum area provides a range of teaching which complements the academy s Strategic Objectives. Staff Development: Recruitment/Deployment of Staff To take part in the academy s staff development programme by participating in arrangements for further training and professional development. To continue personal development in the relevant areas including subject knowledge and teaching methods. To engage actively in the Performance Management Review process. To ensure the effective/efficient deployment of classroom support.
To work as a member of a designated team and to contribute positively to effective working relations within the academy. Quality Assurance To help to implement academy quality procedures and to adhere to those. To contribute to the process of monitoring and evaluation of the subject area in line with agreed academy procedures, including evaluation against quality standards and performance criteria. To seek/implement modification and improvement where required. To review from time to time methods of teaching and programmes of work. To take part, as may be required, in the review, development and management of activities relating to the curriculum, organisation and pastoral functions of the academy. Management of Information To maintain appropriate records and to provide relevant accurate and up-to-date information for Management Information Systems (MIS), registers etc. To complete the relevant documentation to assist in the tracking of pupils. To track pupil progress and use information to inform teaching and learning Communications To communicate effectively with the parents of pupils as appropriate. Where appropriate, to communicate and co-operate with persons or bodies outside the academy. To follow agreed policies for communications in the academy. Management of Resources To contribute to the process of the ordering and allocation of equipment and materials. To assist the Subject Co-ordinator to identify resource needs and to contribute to the efficient/effective use of physical resources. To co-operate with other staff to ensure a sharing and effective usage of resources to the benefit of the academy, subject area and the pupils. Pastoral System To be a form tutor to an assigned group of pupils. To promote the general progress and well-being of individual pupils and of the form tutor group as a To liaise with the Subject Co-ordinator and Faculty Director to ensure the implementation of the academy s Pastoral System. To register pupils, accompany them to assemblies, encourage their full attendance at all lessons and their participation in other aspects of academy life. To evaluate and monitor the progress of pupils and keep upto-date pupil records as may be required. To contribute to the preparation of Action Plans and progress files and other reports To alert the appropriate staff to problems experienced by pupils and to make recommendations as to how these may be resolved.
To communicate as appropriate, with the parents of pupils and with persons or bodies outside the academy concerned with the welfare of individual pupils, after consultation with the appropriate staff. To contribute to PSHE and Citizenship and enterprise according to academy policy. To apply the Behaviour Management systems so that effective learning can take place. Teaching To teach pupils according to their educational needs, including the setting and marking of work to be carried out by the pupil in academy and elsewhere. To assess, record and report on the attendance, progress, development and attainment of pupils and to keep such records as are required. To provide, or contribute to, oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual pupils and groups of pupils. To ensure that ICT, Literacy, Numeracy and academy subject specialism(s) are reflected in the teaching/learning experience of pupils. To undertake a designated programme of teaching. To ensure a high quality learning experience for pupils which meets internal and external quality standards. To prepare and update subject materials. To use a variety of delivery methods which will stimulate learning appropriate to pupil needs and demands of the syllabus. To maintain discipline in accordance with the academy s procedures and to encourage good practice with regard to punctuality, behaviour, standards of work and homework. To undertake assessment of pupils as requested by external examination bodies, the subject area and academy procedures. To mark, grade and give written/verbal and diagnostic feedback as required. Other Specific Duties To continue personal development as agreed at appraisal. To engage actively in the performance review process. To address the appraisal targets set by the line manager each Autumn Term. To undertake any other duty as specified by School Teachers Pay and Conditions Body (STPCB) not mentioned in the above. To play a full part in the life of the academy community, to support its distinctive aim and ethos and to encourage staff and pupils to follow this example. To support the academy in meeting its legal requirements for worship. To promote actively the academy s corporate policies. To comply with the academy s Health and Safety policy and undertake risk assessments as appropriate. To adhere to the academy s Dress Code.
Person Specification Essential Desirable Experience and Knowledge Graduate in relevant subject and DfE recognised Qualified Teacher Status. Successful teaching experience at secondary level (can be teaching practice). Understanding of theory and practice of effective teaching and learning. Knowledge of National curriculum requirements at KS3 and KS4. Understanding of the importance of having high expectations for all pupils, both of behaviour and academic achievement. Understanding of inclusive provision and practices which offer equality of access to the curriculum for all pupils, including special educational needs, English as an additional language and high achievers. Knowledge and experience of writing lesson plans, developing resources and assessing pupils work. Understanding the importance of being a Tutor. Experience in Multi-ethnic urban schools. Experience of working in an 11-18 school. Skills and The ability to work as part of a team and to develop and maintain positive relationships with teaching and Ability to use Abilities other support staff. Good level of ICT skills ICT incl. an interactive The ability to create a motivating and safe learning environment for all pupils. white board The ability to communicate positively with parents/carers and where appropriate outside agencies in a way innovatively. that facilitates effective links between home and school. Good communication skills both writing and speaking. Ability to lead and manage own work effectively and take responsibility for own professional development. Ability to carry out the job description. Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines under pressure. Ability to motivate pupils and raise their aspirations through a range of strategies e.g. assessment for learning Personal Qualities Enthusiasm for and commitment to the achievement of the academy s overall vision for success at all levels. Commitment to contributing to academy life as a whole and willingness to be involved with clubs and community projects. A positive approach to hard work. A positive role model for pupils. Passion for teaching own subject specialism. Flexible, adaptable, results orientated and able to prioritise, resilient under pressure. Awareness of and commitment to equal opportunities and valuing diversity We will consider any reasonable adjustments under the terms of the Equality Act, to enable an applicant with a disability (as defined under the Act) to meet the requirements of the post. The job-holder will ensure that academy policies are reflected in all aspect of his/her work, in particular: (i) Equal Opportunities (ii) Health and Safety (iii) Data Protection Act (1984 & 1998)
Location of Harris Academy Tottenham Address: Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road London N17 9LN Telephone: 020 3772 4243