Subject Leader: RE and Citizenship

Job Description

We are looking for a qualified teacher with subject leadership experience to join our academy as Subject Leader of RE and Citizenship. As Subject Leader, you will join an open and supportive team in establishing outstanding provision within the subjectarea. This to include all programmes, systems and structures taking account of the academys vision and values leading to outstanding teaching and learning.About UsSince opening in 2011, Harris Academy Beckenham has gone from strength to strength. We havebeen oversubscribed for the last three years, rapidly becoming the school of choice in the local area. Our GCSE and A Level results have improved each year, with our English and Maths combined score in 2016 reaching an outstanding 80% A*-C. Our ambition andaspiration will ensure that we continue to focus on the success of all of our students, irrespective of background. Since converting, results have dramatically improved and we secured a judgment of Outstanding from Ofsted in 2017.Why work at Harris AcademyBeckenhamThe schools culture of aspiration and ambition is clearly demonstrated in classes. Teachers are aspirational for their pupils and set high expectations for them. Pupils respond positively. They are determined to do their best and are confidentabout meeting ambitious targets set by their teachers. (OFSTED 2017)We invest in training and resources for our staff to help them make lessons fun, interesting and engaging. Class sizes are kept as small as possible and we place a firm emphasis on good behaviourso that students can learn in a calm and orderly environment.It is our ethos of "Aspire, Discover, Achieve" that was recognised and praised in our recent inspection, and which contributed to Harris Academy Beckenham being judged as outstanding in every category.In addition, the outstanding progress made by our students, placing us as the most successful school in Bromley (Progress 8 2016), vastly impressed the inspectors.We have a harmonious community with excellent relationships between students and staff, and ourstudents have a focused and mature attitude towards their academic studies.Main Areas of ResponsibilityThe main responsibilities of your role will be: To establish outstanding provision within the subject area. This to include all programmes, systems and structurestaking account of the academys vision and values leading to outstanding teaching and learning. To be accountable for student progress and development in the subject area across KS3, KS4 and Sixth form, including meeting student achievement targets for subjectareas which are agreed by the Principal and the Governing Body. To ensure high standards of teaching and learning across the subject area through continuously, developing and enhancing the quality of teaching and learning. To ensure the provision of an appropriatelyengaging, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students in the subject area, in accordance with the academy aims and policies, as determined by the Principal and Governing Body. To ensure that all school policies and procedures are implemented and appliedconsistently by all colleagues in the subject area. To effectively and efficiently manage and deploy teaching/support staff, financial and physical resources across the subject area, with the support and working alongside the MLG/ALG. To lead development forliteracy, within subject areas, to raise standards of Literacy across the Academy.Qualifications & ExperienceThe successful candidate will: Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree, and, ideally, further qualifications and evidence of continuousself-development and updated knowledge in relevant areas Have a minimum of three years teaching experience, ideally including KS5 and in multi-ethnic urban schools Understand the theory and practice of effective teaching and learning Have knowledge of NationalCurriculum requirements at KS3, KS4, and KS5 Have experience of delivering high quality INSET to teaching staff within subject area, and of using coaching as a model for ensuring ongoing professional development Ideally, be able to show evidence of leading,supporting and managing others, both individuals and teams, ensuring high quality performance Be able to prove their success in raising achievement as a subject leader or classroom practitioner Have successful experience of processes of monitoring, evaluationand review that provide performance data that can be used to improve the quality of teaching and learning Have a good level of ICT skills and experience of how new technologies can be used to raise achievement Have recent experience of involvement in innovativecurriculum development Have ideas of how Language, Literacy and Numeracy can be used across the curriculum to raise standards Have experience of embedding innovative strategies for improving teaching and learning and of managing and implementing change successfullyNextStepsIf 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