KS1 Teacher

We are looking for a qualified teacher to join our thriving academy in Peckham as Year 3 Group Lead. We are interested to hear from qualified, enthusiastic practitioners who have gained experience in KS1 year groups, and for the successful applicant we can be flexible on year group. For the right candidate, we are able to offer TLRs in addition to MPS and a £2,000 Harris Allowance, which we are happy to discuss at interview. Your opportunity You will be joining a hugely supportive team working closely across both Harris Peckham Primaries, who all work closely together to make sure every member of staff feels valued and is able to provide the best possible education for our children. You will also be part of a Federation established in developing practitioners and nurturing excellent future leaders, with unrivalled opportunities for progression; whatever your aspirations as a teacher, middle or senior leader, our Teaching School Alliance provides a range of bespoke courses and qualifications, including our Aspiring Leaders NPQML and NPQSL programmes to help you achieve your ambitions more quickly. For the right candidate, we are able to offer TLRs for team leadership responsibilities in addition to MPS and a £2,000 Harris Allowance, which we are happy to discuss at interview. In line with the Government’s announcement, our academy is closed until further notice. However, during this period it is our intention to continue with critical recruitment for key positions starting in September 2020. In place of academy interviews, alternative options will be offered so that no one is at a disadvantage, and applicants should expect telephone or virtual interviews, with the possibility of onsite academy interviews only in special cases. We want to reassure applicants that effective measures have been implemented to ensure their health and wellbeing whilst on academy premises. Thank you for your cooperation during this difficult time. What we are looking for: You will have responsibility for leading and managing a rich educational experience for your diverse class. You will work alongside your year group partner and other year group teachers from across both primaries to assess, plan and carefully orchestrate with your teaching assistant, the best provision possible resulting in all children making accelerated progress and reaching at least national standards. Recently we have worked closely with Harris Federation subject experts to design and implement a bespoke curriculum with excellent lesson plans and resources in order to reduce teacher workload. We look for outstanding teachers who: Hold QTS (or equivalent) and an undergraduate degree Have a proven record of raising standards in reading and writing. Can accelerate progress and at least reach national standards. Support vulnerable pupils to have full access to the curriculum. Share our passion, commitment, drive, enthusiasm, and hardworking ethos. Please download the job pack for a full job description and person specification. About Harris Primary Academy Peckham Park Harris Primary Academy Peckham Park is a primary academy for local children; the majority of which are from disadvantaged families. There is a high percentage of pupils with English as an additional language across the school. Many families arriving at the school are refugees. Our belief is that children thrive when they are consistently happy and safe at school. Whatever a child’s background or starting point, we want to make sure that they finish Year 6 with the academic skills, social skills and knowledge necessary to succeed. Every lesson at our school is creative and there is plenty of time for children to think, to play, to discover and wonder. In addition, we have recently opened Peckham Nursery Hub. It offers free places for 2 and 3 years olds, 51 weeks of the year. We are aiming to help parents gain access to training and employment in order to support their families. Why work at Harris Primary Academy Peckham Park? The opportunity to help lay the foundations to build a safe, nurturing and inspiring environment, helping disadvantaged children make the best start to their academic journey The opportunity to help children thrive and have a happy and safe primary school experience The opportunity to work within an ambitious team. Generous Harris rewards and benefits package Harris Benefits As part of the Harris Federation, we can offer you a range of benefits, including: The opportunity to develop and grow your career within the Federation. Performance and loyalty bonus Pension scheme (LGPS) and access to our Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan, covering a range of health and wellbeing benefits Bicycle Purchase and ICT loans Click here for a full list of Harris benefits. The Harris Federation Harris Federation stands as the leading large Multi Academy Trust for both primary and secondary education in Greater London. Holding a reputation for bringing transformative approaches to education, we hold a unrivalled track record in achieving success through rapid school improvement. Closing the gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers is paramount to what we do. Social mobility has always been a core mission of the Harris Federation, which is why we have continuously set out to transform standards in schools that had, in some cases, failed for generations before joining us. We are committed to ensuring that every child in London has access to the best possible education in order to nurture their individual potential. Join us in creating spaces of learning where children everywhere are nurtured for their potential and given the tools necessary to shape their own future. We look for motivated support staff who are committed to helping us transform lives and who will share our belief that every child has the potential to do well. Please note: academies may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and this job may be withdrawn at any point without notice. You will still be able to add information until the closing date, but you will not be able to submit your application. With this in mind, you are encouraged to apply as early as possible. Harris academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. In line with our commitments to safeguarding, the Harris Federation uses preferred agencies and is unable to work with any agencies where Terms of Business have not been agreed by both parties prior to an engagement. Harris Federation is fully committed to equality and to valuing diversity as an employer and a provider of education. Click here to view our full equality and diversity statement.