Assistant Principal/Lead Practitioner for English
Harris Primary Academy Philip Lane, London, N15 4ABThis job expired on 20 May 2021 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2021
Closing date
20 May 2021 at 11:59pm
Date listed
11 May 2021
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Leadership Scale (Inner London): L1-6
Additional allowances
In addition to the opportunities for career progression, training and development, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package. Please visit the Harris careers page for more information.
Assistant Principal/Lead Practitioner for English job summary
We are looking for an outstanding, experienced qualified teacher to join the SLT within our academy as Assistant Principal or Lead Practitioner, leading on English.
Your opportunity
With a focus on developing the English provision within the academy, you will:
Support the vision, ethos and policies of the Academy, promoting high levels of achievement and self-esteem for all pupils irrespective of background, ethnicity, gender or disability;
Help lead and manage the creation and implementation of the academy Improvement Plan which identifies priorities and targets for ensuring pupils achieve high standards and make good progress, increasing teachers’ effectiveness and securing school improvement and to take responsibility for appropriately delegated aspects of it;
Establish the policies through which the academy’s aims and objectives shall be achieved within your area of focus;
Contribute to relevant sections of the Academy Improvement Plan and Academy Evaluation Form;
Ensure the effective and proficient use of pupil data from a variety of sources, both internal and external, in the process of target setting;
Take a lead role in enhancing standards of teaching and learning and valuing enthusiasm and innovation in others to raise standards of individual pupil achievement;
Develop effective partnerships with parents and carers of children from identified groups, keeping them informed of their child’s progress;
Develop and maintain good relationships with parents, carers and outside agencies and the local community.
You will have a wealth of opportunities to develop as a leader with the Harris Federation. We can offer you a range of bespoke courses and qualifications through our Teaching School, including our Aspiring Leaders NPQH for aspiring principals.
Succession planning is a key part of our success as a Federation, and we believe that we are at the forefront of developing the next generation of Leaders. We can help prepare you for your next Senior Leadership challenge, investing in your knowledge and expertise through regular support, coaching and a wide range of professional development and training.
What we are looking for
We look for talented individuals who want to be a part of transforming education in London, and helping create exceptional places of learning. The successful candidate will:
Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a good undergraduate degree
Have a minimum of three years’ teaching experience within a culturally diverse environment and producing high quality achievements for all children
Show evidence of successful management experience of a curriculum area or phase
Have experience of contributing to problem solving and strategic thinking at a whole academy level with regard to academy improvement and outcomes for children
Be able to provide professional leadership and management of a staff team and contribute to the work of other teams to secure high quality teaching effective use of resources and improved standards of learning and achievement for all pupils across the academy
Have experience of involvement in assessment, pupil tracking and record keeping
Knowledge of relevant pedagogy and curriculum developments in literacy and numeracy
Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills
Have knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum and the National Curriculum at KS1 and KS2, and the principles of effective literacy and numeracy teaching within each key stage
Show evidence of successful working relationships with parents and carers, Governors, outside agencies and the local community
Have experience of effective data analysis and target setting
Please download the job pack for a full job description and person specification.
Being a part of the Harris Federation
We are recognised as the top performing large multi-academy trust in England for primary and secondary education. Closing the gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers has always been a core mission of Harris. Holding a reputation for bringing transformative approaches to education, we hold a unrivalled track record in achieving success through rapid school improvement.
Our people are at the heart of this success. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of training programmes available at every stage of your career.
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.
Safeguarding Notice
The Harris 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 Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.
Diversity and Equality
We are committed to equality and to valuing diversity as an employer and a provider of education.
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.
About Harris Primary Academy Philip Lane
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 439 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- info@harrisprimaryphiliplane.org.uk
- Phone number
- 020 8808 3231
Harris Primary Academy Philip Lane is a successful two form entry primary with part-time nursery located in North London. Our aim is to provide an education that is affirming, aspirational and transformational so that all our children leave us academically and emotionally equipped for their next stage. Our staff strive to provide the best possible education and opportunities for our children to face the challenges of the 21st century. We are welcoming and supportive. If you visit our website you can view our priorities, approaches, vision and values in more detail.
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