KS2 Teacher

Job Description

Passionate about inspiring young people Join us in inspiring our lively little learners. The academy is looking to appoint a new KS2 teacher into our friendly, forward thinking and enthusiastic staff team.About UsHarris Primary Academy Orpington is a2 form entry primary academy, also encompassing an attached specialist provision for 20 pupils with high levels of special educational needs, serving an enriched and diverse community.The academy is set within extensive playing fields and has a gymnasium,three playgrounds and woodland, which staff make full use of to deliver the curriculum.Main Areas of ResponsibilityWe look for talented individuals who want to be a part of transforming education in London, and helping create exceptional places of learning.We welcome applications from practitioners who will: Have regard to the curriculum for the school, and with a view to promoting the development of the abilities and aptitudes of the pupils in any class or group assigned: Plan and prepare courses and lessons;Teach, according to their educational needs, the pupils assigned to you; Set and mark work to be carried out by the pupil in the Academy and elsewhere; Assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of pupils. Disseminate high qualityteaching pedagogy and practice to secure consistently good or outstanding teaching and learning for our children; Be committed to on-going professional development; Contribute to the wider life of the academy; Maintain a dynamic and inspiring learning environmentBe innovative, highly motivated and eager Have good interpersonal skills and are able to work well as part of a teamQualifications & Experience Successful experience of teaching the primary curriculum. Good understanding of current theory and best practicein teaching and learning, particularly as it relates to achieving high rates of progress of children of primary age. Good subject knowledge of core National Curriculum. Good understanding of child development and progression and how this impacts on planning.Understanding of effective strategies for managing behaviour within the classroom and in accordance with the schools policy. An understanding of equal opportunity issues and how they can be addressed in schools. Excellent written and oral communication skills.NextStepsIf you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact us via e-mail, or call to arrange a conversation.Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. You will need this whencompleting your application.Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website and whichare completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you check the job information as per the listing on our careers site.Professional Development & BenefitsOur people are at the heart of oursuccess. 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 deliveredat every level to senior leadership.We look for talented individuals who share our vision for creating exceptional places of learning, and are committed to ensuring that every child in London has access to the best possible education.In addition to the opportunitiesfor career progression, training and development, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits.Safeguarding NoticeTheHarris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an EnhancedDBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. Before applying, please review our Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders.Equal OpportunitiesThe Harris Federation is an equalopportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providinga fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.