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Working With Us

Are you ready to change the world? Harris Science Academy East London is a new, small school with big ambitions. We are in the top 3% of schools nationally for year on year improvement and in the top 20 most improved schools in London. Join us on our mission to help our children become leaders in their chosen field with many leading in science and to become one of the top schools in the UK.

This is no ordinary school. Situated in an eclectic array of buildings next to the renowned Three Mills Studios (location of BBC’s Masterchef) amongst the iconic East London canal network, this is a unique setting to provide a life changing education for the children of East London. 

We believe we will succeed in this mission through a relentless focus on the basic functions of a high performing school:

1. Unified leadership and alignment behind a powerful mission. 
2. Exemplary student behaviour.
3. A well-taught, unapologetically academic education for all children.
4. Regular opportunities for character development.

Every member of our school community is a leader. We believe that leadership does not have to be macho or at the expense of others. Our values of GRACE help us to achieve success in a collegiate and sustainable way:

• Growth – the belief that we can always improve and that feedback from others is essential for our development. 
• Responsibility – we own our decisions and recognise when we need to put things right or make a change.
• Ambition – the belief that access to the top grades, the best universities and elite careers are available for our children.
• Compassion – we are kind to others and grateful for what we have. 
• Excellence – we prioritise doing the basics well day after day, so we build habits that lead to success. 

The school joined the Harris Federation in September 2022. The Harris Federation is the most successful large multi-academy trust in the UK and the only large trust where disadvantaged students secured a positive progress score in 2022. We are hugely proud of the work we do to support the most vulnerable children in the UK. The Federation has made a significant financial investment in the Academy, with upgrades to Sixth Form provision, buildings and IT. The Federation subject consultants provide industry leading support to middle leaders to deliver the best education possible for all children across the Federation. 

If you are aligned, driven and committed to doing what works, this is an excellent opportunity to join an organisation undergoing rapid transformation. 

Main Areas of Responsibility

The purpose of your role will be:

• With support from the Federation, to implement and deliver an appropriately
  broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students and to
  support a designated curriculum area as appropriate.
• With support from the Federation, to monitor and support the overall progress
  and development of students as a teacher/form tutor.
• To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with
  the opportunity to achieve their individual potential.
• To contribute to raising standards of student attainment.
• To share and support the academy’s responsibility to provide and monitor
  opportunities for personal and academic growth. 

What We are Looking For

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• An undergraduate degree in a relevant subject
• Successful teaching experience at secondary level (can be teaching practice)
• Understanding of the theory and practice of effective teaching and learning
• Understanding of the importance of having high expectations for all students, both of behaviour and academic achievement
• Understanding of inclusive provision and practices which offer equality of access to the curriculum for all students, including special educational needs, English as an additional language and high achievers
• Knowledge and experience of writing lesson plans, developing resources and assessing students work
• Understanding of the importance of being a Tutor

Applying for this Position

Our people are at the heart of our success. 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 delivered at every level.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, electric car scheme, and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.