Head of Academy/Principal
Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich, London, SE22 8HAThis job expired on 24 April 2023 – see similar jobs
Start date details
September
Closing date
24 April 2023 at 11:59pm
Date listed
27 March 2023
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
- Deputy headteacher
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: Leadership contract
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Generous salary package based on experience and expertise
Additional allowances
Discretionary Performance Bonuses + Private Medical Cover + Harris Benefits
What skills and experience we're looking for
We have a fantastic opportunity for experienced senior leader to join us from September 2023, and we have the flexibility to consider individuals as Head of Academy. This is a great opportunity for an experienced school leader or for someone who is looking to move to the next stage in their leadership career.
We are interested to hear from inspirational senior leaders who are motivated, share our vision, and who are committed to the ethos and continued success of the academy. As an academy leader, you should have the knowledge, skills and leadership qualities to inspire not just staff, but our pupils and parents.
We are seeking a successful senior leader with a good track record of school improvement, ideally gained in inner-city, multi-racial and urban areas. We are looking for someone who is an outstanding communicator and who has proven strengths in engaging with, inspiring and motivating, not just the school community but also the wider community.
You must have experience across the full primary age range and the skills, knowledge and leadership necessary to secure high quality teaching and learning.
At Harris, we believe we are at the forefront of nurturing primary teachers and developing the school leaders of tomorrow. This is a chance for a talented primary senior leader to join an established network of over 80 highly experienced Principals and Executive Leaders, all of whom are committed to collaborating in order to help transform young lives across London.
What the school offers its staff
Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich is an outstanding school located on Lordship Lane and one of the newest in East Dulwich, a thriving and diverse community. We are a happy, ambitious and inclusive school, reflecting the rich diversity of families in our local area. We are also part of the Harris Federation, one of the highest performing MATs in the country with a proven track record of success both in the classroom, and in developing outstanding leadership.
If you are an experienced deputy looking for your first Head of Academy post, you will get the support and direction from an experienced Harris Executive Principal to help give you the best start possible. And for experienced school leaders looking to extend their experience of headship, we can offer you coaching and mentoring to help develop your skills as a successful Principal within the Harris Federation, and support you on a pathway to executive leadership.
Children are at the heart of all we do. Our vision - Achieving Success Together - recognises the importance of the relationship between school and home in children's development. Parents/carers are welcome as partners in their child's education and there is a strong parent group who work hard to promote the school, raise funds and support learning.
We provide a vibrant learning environment which nurtures and supports children. Pupils are encouraged to be responsible for their learning, to grow in confidence and become independent. In recognition of the work in this area, the school received UNICEF's Rights Respecting School Award in 2017.
Further details about the role
As Head of Academy, you will oversee an academy where:
- There is a positive ethos that reflects the Academy's commitment to high achievement, effective teaching and learning, and good relationships
- A broad, balanced and high quality curriculum is offered to all
- Staff, governors and parents have confidence in the leadership and management of the Academy
- Staff and governors recognise their accountability for their tasks and contribute fully to the development and successful implementation of policies and practices
- The life of the Academy and the curriculum effectively promote students' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development and prepare them for adult life
- Effectiveness is kept under rigorous review, and links with the wider community contribute to students' attainment and personal development
- Efficient and effective use is made of staff, accommodation and resources
- Delegated responsibilities to ensuring that finance and administration are effective, and the carefully costed development plan is focused on improving educational outcomes
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 East Dulwich
- School type
- Free School, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 384 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- rebecca.irwin@harrisfederation.org.uk
- Phone number
- 02082537777
Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich is one of East Dulwich’s newest schools and is part of The Harris Federation of Schools which has an established track record of high standards. In 2017, the Academy was graded OUTSTANDING in all areas by OFSTED.
Children are at the heart of all we do. We are a happy, welcoming and inclusive school, supporting a rich diversity of families in our area. Our vision - Achieving Success Together - recognises the importance of the relationship between school and home in children’s development. Parents/carers are welcome as partners in their child’s education and there is a strong parent group who work hard to promote the school, raise funds and support learning.
We provide a vibrant learning environment which nurtures and supports children. Pupils are encouraged to be responsible for their learning, to grow in confidence and become independent. In recognition of the work in this area, the school received UNICEF's Rights Respecting School Award in 2017.
We offer an exciting and engaging curriculum where teachers and pupils work together to ensure high quality learning experiences that enable every pupil to achieve their very best. This includes well-structured lessons, opportunities to learn to play a musical instrument, to use new technologies, to learn outside the classroom through engaging educational visits and to learn away from home through high quality residential trips in Key Stage 2.
Arranging a visit to Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email rebecca.irwin@harrisfederation.org.uk.
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