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Harris Federation
Nov 08, 2025
Full time
£36,036.04-£38,357.91 (38 weeks per year, 40 hours per week) Grade 8 (Outer London): £40,182-£42,771 FTE + Performance and Loyalty Bonus + Pension Scheme (TPS) + Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan + Additional Harris Benefits Summary We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Head of Year to join our strong and committed pastoral team at Harris Academy Beulah Hill. You will lead and manage the pastoral needs of your year group by developing effective systems and strategies to ensure that all students in the year group are supported to enable them to fulfil their educational potential. About Us Harris Academy Beulah Hill is an extremely popular 11-19 academy. We deliver a broad and challenging curriculum to all our students in a calm and well ordered environment. We have high expectations of all members of the school community. This is reflected in our consistently high student performance at GCSE, progression to post 16 study at our sixth form and then on to some of the best universities in the country. Beulah Hill is a wonderful place to learn and teach. We have a very hardworking team of teachers and support staff; they provide a caring and welcoming atmosphere for our students. Beulah Hill is a huge site with close to 8 acres of school buildings, sports halls, gymnasium, tennis courts and large playing fields / athletic track thus providing excellent facilities for our students. The academy also has full time basketball and football coaches through its partnership with Greenhouse and Kinetic. We have recently invested over £1 million to further improve our outstanding facilities including the development of a state of the art Design Technology room equipped with laser cutter and 3D printers, food room and a newly laid sports field to ensure all year round sporting opportunities. The Academy has a limit of 800 places across Year 7-11. We are unlike other schools; we do not want to expand at this moment in time, in fact we wish to remain small for as long as possible! This will ensure a small school where each child is known to staff and a caring environment can be provided. Beulah Hill is traditional in our approach to discipline and uniform, yet forward thinking and at the cutting edge of curriculum development, learning and pedagogy. The Academy aims to develop the whole child. We have a real focus on progress and attainment, yet ensure students develop their cultural awareness. We have a breadth of extra curricular activities including Drama, Creative writing, Chess, Food and Art Clubs alongside support and extension in traditional subjects. We are proud of our Campus; we are proud of our students and proud of the education that they receive. Main Areas of Responsibility Your responsibilities within your year group will include: Contributing to the whole School Improvement Plan in conjunction with the Pastoral Lead Contributing to the development of effective monitoring and evaluation of pastoral systems Contributing to planning programmes of intervention for students who show significant underachievement and barriers to learning Participating in the development and implementation of strategies to maintain acceptable student behaviour The management of student behaviour Developing and implementing strategies to ensure that attendance and punctuality is at or above the school target Developing and managing systems for the monitoring and tracking of students out of lessons Establishing and managing a programme of enrichment activities Motivating and rewarding students Participating in the planning and delivery of assemblies Developing effective relationships with parents Establishing and maintaining effective administration systems Leading in student welfare meetings Leading in the development of robust and effective student welfare strategies Developing and implementing effective strategies for conflict resolution Implementation and monitoring of the schools policy on uniform In the event of very serious incidents, collating of information required by the Senior Management for disciplinary action Establishing and managing systems for the support and guidance of students during examinations Tracking, monitoring and supporting students' academic progress Developing, building and maintaining relationships with outside agencies Completion of student reports, references and records Inclusion of information regarding behaviour, attendance, punctuality and relationships in student reports Establishing forums for parental consultation and discussion Establishing systems which facilitate "student voice" The management of year group information systems utilising all available media Qualifications & Experience We would like to hear from you if you have: A good standard of education Evidence of pastoral related training Evidence of recent relevant ICT training Current First Aid certification, or willingness to undergo training Current mini bus licence or willingness to undergo training to get one Experience of working with students from the 11-16 age range Experience of using ICT to monitor attendance and punctuality, or willingness to undergo training Experience of developing student autonomy through strategies such as peer mentoring Experience of using extra curricular activities to enhance motivation and attainment Experience of raising levels of attendance and punctuality through rigorous monitoring, reporting and follow up action Experience of using ICT for curriculum and administration purpose Next Steps If you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation. Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website. 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 and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website. 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 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, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed. The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment. Please remember to check your junk mail folders for our email communications. You will receive a confirmation email once you submit, or save the progress, of your application. Please check your junk/spam folder and add us to your safe sender list to ensure all future email communication is received. This is important to ensure you are kept up to date on the status of your application and to avoid delays in the recruitment process. Applying online We strongly advise that you complete the personal information section first and then save the progress of your application. You can return at any time to update and complete the rest of the application. Please ensure you regularly save the progress of your application to avoid losing any data. Once saved, you will receive an email with instruction on how to retrieve your application using a unique code. To submit an application, you'll need to have ready: Personal information about you Details of your education and employment history Details of any qualifications and training gained A CV and/or supporting statement to upload Using your CV or LinkedIn profile to apply: To reduce the application time, you will have the option to upload a CV or use your LinkedIn profile when applying for the job. The information in your CV or LinkedIn profile will auto populate the relevant sections of the online application, but please ensure you check this before submitting. If you have applied to work with us before, you can reuse and update an existing application. Need any help and support? Visit our Applying page for FAQs and support with completing your application. We look forward to receiving your application.
Harris Federation Orpington, Kent
Nov 06, 2025
Full time
Leadership 1-5 (Outer London) + Performance and Loyalty Bonus + Pension Scheme (TPS) + Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan + Additional Harris Benefits ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY Are you an enthusiastic and passionate English teacher looking to step into middle leadership? Could you inspire us to continue to improve and raise students' achievements, have a commitment to sharing expertise and bring the department to the next level? We are looking for a qualified, experienced English teacher to join Harris Academy Orpington as the Head of English. The successful candidate will have QTS and strong subject knowledge teaching up to and including KS5. The successful candidate should be a dedicated and highly motivated practitioner with a proven track record of driving up standards, with excellent interpersonal skills to join our highly committed team, sharing in the school's values, vision and ethos. Not suitable for ECTs. WORKING WITH US At Harris Academy Orpington, we have worked hard to create an environment where we look after and care for each other. Whilst being incredibly rewarding, working in schools can sometimes be hard. Colleagues at Harris Academy Orpington know that we work together as a team and we look out for each other; the environment here is one of care, nurture and support, along with a bit of challenge! Harris Academy Orpington opened in September 2016, joining the highly successful Federation of Harris academies in London and the senior leaders here are experienced in creating and running great schools and that is what we are doing in BR5. We are a community school that serves families in and around Orpington and we are well on our way towards providing an outstanding education for the students who come here. We want out students to succeed and have choices in their lives; to take control of their futures and achieve beyond their dreams. We are ambitious, tenacious and enterprising and committed to helping our students succeed. Our work as a Health Science Specialist school, with students being given access to recognised professional qualifications, work experience and careers is unique and is designed to help and support the whole community who are regularly invited into the Academy to hear from guest speakers. We have the most incredible facilities; with brand new science labs, 3 Main Halls, Dance Studios, 3 Astro Turfs, Drama Studios, dedicated Art and DT blocks, we are incredibly proud of the work that our students do here. We have developed a curriculum that is ambitious and broad. We believe in the need to nurture an appreciation of human creativity and achievement and have designed a curriculum that does just that. We aim to ensure that every student is inspired and supported to achieve his/her personal best and learning comes first. Our motto is "Together We Can" and if you are interested in joining us, we would be very keen to meet you. To learn more about working in our academy and what we can offer you , view our academy page via the "why work at" button. MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY The purpose of your role will be: To be accountable for leading, managing and developing the subject area. To raise standards of student attainment and achievement within the whole subject/curriculum area and to monitor and support student progress. To ensure the provision of an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students studying in the department, in accordance with the aims of the academy and the curricular policies determined by the Governing Body and Principal. To teach the relevant subject across the age and ability range. To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential. To effectively manage and deploy staff, financial and physical resources within the department. To share and support the school's responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth. Your main areas of responsibility will fall under the areas of: Operational and strategic planning (including formulating the subject and faculty improvement plans, and leading the development of appropriate syllabuses, resources, schemes of work, marking policies, assessment and teaching strategies) Ensuring the delivery of an appropriate, comprehensive, high quality and cost effective curriculum and leading development of the subject and its delivery Staff development (including recruiting, building and managing an effective team of motivated staff) Student outcomes (including ensuring the effective operation of target setting, monitoring and evaluation systems and the input and maintenance of accurate student data) Pastoral system (including being a form tutor to a selected group of students) Teaching, including acting as an outstanding role model WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR We would like to hear from you if you: Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree, and, ideally, management training Demonstrate successful teaching of GCSE at good or better level Have experience of initiation and effective management of change Show evidence of raising achievement in present post and showing good value added for groups Have knowledge of current curriculum developments in subject and their implications Have good knowledge and understanding of current educational thinking Show good understanding of how children learn and how to raise standards of achievement Have good communication skills in speech and writing Display excellent organisational skills Are able to build and sustain professional standards and relationships with students Are able to contribute towards creating a safe and protective environment For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack. APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION Thank you for your interest in this position. If you would like to discuss this opportunity, or to request a visit, please email the academy via the Why work page on harriscareers . Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be help you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU 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, expertdevelopment 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. Find out more here. Flexible Working 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. In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includesour Harris Allowance (usually£2,000 for Inner London and £1,500 for Outer London),a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Teachers Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, and many other benefits. Learn more aboutour benefits on our website. 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 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. The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment. Please remember to check your junk mail foldersfor our email communications. You will receive a confirmation email once you submit, or save the progress, of your application. Please check your junk/spam folder andadd us to your safe senders list to ensure all future email communication is received. This is important to ensure you are kept up to date on the status ofyour application and to avoid delays in the recruitment process. Applying online We strongly advise that you complete the personal information section first and then save the progress of your application. You can return at any time to update and complete the rest of theapplication . click apply for full job details