- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 458 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
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Lead Science Teacher for Central Quadrant
More than one location, Harris Federation10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January
Closing date
1 October 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
21 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
- Head of department or curriculum
- Other leadership role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subjects
- Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Leadership Scale (Inner London)
Additional allowances
Annual Loyalty Bonus + Pension Scheme (TPS) + Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan + Additional Harris Benefits
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking an exceptional Science practitioner to join the Harris Federation Secondary Central Quadrant as a Lead Science Teacher, working across our academies as required, with an initial deployment at Harris Academy Battersea and Harris Academy Peckham.
This is a unique opportunity for an outstanding teacher to work across multiple settings, broaden their leadership experience, and have a significant impact on teaching, learning and student outcomes. The successful candidate will be an exemplary classroom practitioner with a proven track record of securing excellent outcomes for students. They will demonstrate a deep understanding of effective Science pedagogy and a commitment to raising standards for all learners.
In this role, you will be accountable for the progress and achievement of the students you teach while also contributing to the professional development of colleagues through coaching, modelling best practice, and supporting the delivery of high-quality teaching across the academies.
We would like to hear if you have:
- QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree
- At least three years' teaching experience
- At least two years in a management role.
- Experience of teaching Science to A-Level
- Clear evidence of having raised standards of achievement at all levels
- Successful experience of curriculum development
- Experience in observing and evaluating teacher quality, and providing feedback
- Experience of setting specific targets and managing improvement across a Key Stage or more widely
- Successful experience in a multi-ethnic inner city school
- Evidence of being an excellent teacher
- Strong knowledge of the national curriculum programme of study for the subject and of current subject developments
For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.
What the school offers its staff
The vision at Harris Academy Peckham is to ensure every child achieves excellence in all aspects of academy life. We have high aspirations, both in terms of academic standards and personal development, in order to prepare your child for the demands of the 21st century global workplace. We expect every child to excel, and will provide the necessary challenge and support to make this happen. In line with all Harris Academies, we ensure that we prepare engaging and innovative learning experiences for our students, within a disciplined context where good manners, smart uniform and mature conduct are expected from all.
Harris Academy Battersea is a mixed state secondary school serving a truly comprehensive community in the heart of London. We are an Ofsted ‘Outstanding' school with a track record of delivering fantastic outcomes year on year for our students. In 2023, Ofsted visited the academy and judged us as remaining ‘outstanding', commenting on our “highly ambitious curriculum”, the “exceptionally high quality of education” provided and noted that “behaviour in the school is very strong”. Nevertheless, we are extremely ambitious for our school and as we seek to continue to grow and develop, we are looking for more brilliant people to join us.
Teacher Development
At Harris, we have curated professional development pathways that will guide you towards achieving your career ambitions. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. With a strong network of passionate educators, expert development initiatives and a multitude of opportunities for career progression, your journey with Harris could be the most rewarding one yet.
We offer a wide range of high quality teacher professional development programmes via the Harris Institute of Teaching and Leadership.
Benefits
In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance (usually £2,000 for Inner London and £1,500 for Outer London), an Annual Loyalty Bonus, Teachers Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.
Flexible working opportunities
We are committed to fostering a positive and supportive working environment for our staff, recognising that achieving a balance between professional and personal responsibilities is essential. We understand that each individual's circumstances are unique, which is why we offer flexible working options that can be adapted to meet the needs of both the academy and our employees.
Further information about the job
The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.
As Central Quadrant Lead Teacher for Science, you will work closely with allocated schools within the Central Quadrant.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Teaching key examination groups, with up to an 80% teaching commitment
- Delivering outstanding teaching and modelling best practice across the department
- Planning and delivering a broad, balanced and differentiated curriculum
- Monitoring and supporting student progress, attainment and personal development
- Creating an engaging learning environment that enables all students to achieve their potential
- Supporting the academies' commitment to high standards of academic and personal growth
- Driving improvement within the Science departments to achieve ambitious targets
- Implementing targeted intervention strategies to raise student outcomes
- Delivering professional development and student intervention programmes
- Coaching and mentoring colleagues to enhance teaching and learning
- Acting as a positive, approachable and collaborative role model for staff
- Keeping subject knowledge up to date and engaging in ongoing professional development
- Demonstrating initiative, flexibility and a focus on delivering successful 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 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. Before applying, please review our Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders.
Applying for the job
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About the schools
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Website
- Harris Federation website
- Email address
- careers@harrisfederation.org.uk
- Phone number
- 0207 703 4417
Making an impact
Educating 1 in 41 young people in London, we have a track record of achieving success through rapid school improvement, and a reputation for running outstanding academies. Our focus is on the most challenging schools in London and turning them into places where every young person has access to a high-quality education.
Commitment to young people in London
Unlike other large multi-academy trusts, we are committed to transforming schools in London and the surrounding areas. This focus on localisation means we intimately know the communities we work in and have the expertise to help our young people from these backgrounds to succeed. It also allows us to build a much stronger whole Federation network, collaborating more closely to share best working practices across our academies.
Centralised support
To ensure our academies can deliver exceptional education to our young people, we provide them with a strong support provision. Our dedicated central team supports all 55 of our academies, acting as a central hub with expertise in Finance, HR, Compliance, Estates, Audit, Recruitment, and IT, and many more. This centralised structure takes away much of the educational administration from our academy colleagues, allowing them to focus on what they do best – developing bright futures for our young people.
Experts in education
We are focused solely on education and have a team of experienced senior leaders who drive our ambition to deliver outstanding learning opportunities to as many young people as possible. Our organisation is led by people who have extensive experience working in education and know exactly what it is like to be at the forefront of teaching.
School Details
Harris Academy Peckham
Harris Academy Battersea
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 890 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
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