Harris Federation

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Harris Federation Beckenham, Kent
May 18, 2024
Full time
Working With Us Since opening in 2011, Harris Academy Beckenham has gone from strength to strength. We have been oversubscribed for the last three years, rapidly becoming the school of choice in the local area. Our GCSE and A Level results have improved each year, with our English and Maths combined score in 2016 reaching an outstanding 80% A -C. Our ambition and aspiration will ensure that we continue to focus on the success of all of our students, irrespective of background. Since converting, results have dramatically improved and we secured a judgment of 'Outstanding' from Ofsted in 2017. Why work at Harris Academy Beckenham? 'The school's culture of aspiration and ambition is clearly demonstrated in classes. Teachers are aspirational for their pupils and set high expectations for them. Pupils respond positively. They are determined to do their best and are confident about meeting ambitious targets set by their teachers.' (OFSTED 2017) Main Areas of Responsibility Your responsibilities will lie in the following areas: Grounds maintenance, including keeping hard surface areas and paths free of litter, leaves, weeds and other debris, grass cutting, pruning, weeding, planting, and maintenance of sports pitches and other athletic facilities Security, including routine and non-routine opening of the buildings and grounds, and availability as a keyholder for telephone call-out out of hours Cleaning and building maintenance, including carrying out improvements and maintenance, and reporting any defects Lettings, including those in the evenings and at weekends, ensuring that the premises are clean and in a satisfactory condition before and after, and being in attendance throughout the letting Health and safety, ensuring adequate measures are taken at all times and reporting any breaches or defects Fire precautions, including checking equipment and maintaining escape routes General tasks including transporting mail and other goods on site, and moving and setting up furniture What We are Looking For We would like to hear from you if you have: Qualifications to A Level or equivalent Basic knowledge of Health and Safety regulations Sound training in one or more of plumbing, general and ground maintenance, electrical/building maintenance, or heating systems Basic knowledge of the operation of heating, ventilating systems and common causes of malfunctions Knowledge of maintenance and security systems and procedures Knowledge of supervisory skills Understanding of appropriate cleaning methods and standards Experience of working in a school or educational establishment with children and young people Considerable DIY experience 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 a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, electric car scheme, 26 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays) for staff who work across the full year, and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.
Harris Federation
May 17, 2024
Full time
Working With Us We are an 'Outstanding' (Ofsted 2023) secondary academy, established in 2018 to provide an excellent education for children in Wimbledon. With our new Sixth Form that opened last year, we will soon have a full cohort of students aged 11-18. Two years after opening, we moved into our brand-new building which is modern, bright and equipped with state-of-the-art facilities in every area of the curriculum. We are oversubscribed and fortunate to have an amazing level of support from the community with waiting lists for entry into every year group of our academy. Harris Academy Wimbledon promotes high levels of academic achievement across the curriculum, encourages participation in extra-curricular opportunities and empowers students to make decisions wisely. The curriculum is rich, diverse and personalised ensuring every student achieves his or her true potential. Academic success goes hand-in hand with a rich variety of enrichment and extra-curricular activities; these help foster a spirit of aspiration, resilience and joy in learning. Professional learning is at the heart of the academy, supporting all staff in their development. The academy has a growth mindset approach where industry and commitment are seen as cultural virtues. Development of resilience, self esteem, managing risks/consequences and the ability to work effectively together all form a key part of the pastoral provision. Main Areas of Responsibility You will work under the management of the Premises Manager to ensure the effective organisation and supervision of all matters relating to, and all staff involved with, the Academy premises, paying particular attention to the following: To maintain the Academy in a good state of repair and cleanliness. To perform the inspection of premises and the identification of those areas which require attention either in the long or short term. To ensure that the relevant Health and Safety guidelines are observed in conjunction with the Premise Manager, and that immediate action is taken where possible to avoid injury or damage. Inform the Premises Manager of any defect or actions which may place at risk staff, pupils or visitors to the Academy. To deputise for the Premises Manager in his/her absence. To complete break lunch duties as required. What We are Looking For We would like to hear from you if you have: Knowledge of an educational environment Knowledge of compliance requirements for fire safety, legionella and electrical installations Experience supervising contractors when undertaking servicing and repairs Competent maintenance skills in areas such as decoration, repairs, plumbing, cleaning and grounds maintenance The ability to undertake basic repairs and fault finding The ability to setup and take down classroom areas including moving of furniture The ability to undertake cleaning to a good standard A responsible attitude to health and safety and to promoting safe working practices The ability to work well as part of a team The ability to prioritise work and remain organised The ability to work under pressure Generosity of spirit and a sense of humour Flexibility in approach to completion of work A can do attitude and flexibility in getting tasks completed High expectations regarding the standards of cleanliness and safety for the academy A strong work ethic and capacity for hard work For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack. 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 a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, electric car scheme, 26 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays) for staff who work across the full year, and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.
Harris Federation
May 17, 2024
Full time
Working With Us In September 2017, we joined theHarris Federation, which runs over 40 successful primary and secondary schools in and around London. Every Harris academy inspected by Ofsted is rated 'good' or 'outstanding', with the majority rated 'outstanding'. Thecore values and visionfor the academy will be centred on dedication, determination and destiny . When students are dedicated to their studies and determined to succeed, all will achieve their destiny. Main Areas of Responsibility This role will involve: Responsibility for all public examinations and internal assessment, including organisation of entries, organisation of examination sessions and all communications with examination boards Liaison between exam boards and relevant staff Circulation of information and instructions from examination boards to all relevant staff Planning, updating and distributing an annual calendar of external and internal examinations Recruitment, induction and training of invigilators Deployment of invigilators with regard to budget costs Checking and overseeing the distribution of certificates Providing facilities for external students if appropriate In liaison with the Student Support Services, organising appropriate support for candidates with special needs Collecting syllabus requirements, entries coursework marks and estimated grades from relevant staff Checking that sufficient quantities of papers are ordered, received and that procedures for storage of papers are adhered to Ensuring halls are set up appropriately Setting up the examination room provision, including any equipment Collecting scripts and keeping these securely until sent to examination board Keeping certificates of posting and other important certification relating to security of examinations Collection, collation and distribution of examination results Processing special consideration requests Keeping accurate accounts of any fees paid by students Providing entries lists to relevant staff for checking Creating and distributing examination timetable for internal and external assessments Ensuring all students are given their statements of entry and are informed of the dates and times of their examinations What We are Looking For We would like to hear from you if you have: English and Mathematics GCSE or equivalent Degree or equivalent Knowledge of the examination system and procedures Knowledge of Microsoft software Knowledge of National curriculum Three years' experience of working in an inner-city school or educational establishment Experience in a similar role Strong database skills, with the ability to produce user friendly data The ability to recruit, organise and manager exam invigilators 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 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.
Harris Federation Croydon, Surrey
May 17, 2024
Full time
Working With Us At Harris Primary Academy Benson we aim to make learning irresistible, ensuring our children develop a genuine life-long love of learning and that every child flourishes by delivering an enjoyable curriculum that allows all children to succeed academically, physically, emotionally and socially. Our children are at the heart of everything we do with the academy and it is our committed ambition to empower all our children to become compassionate, polite, ambitious, global citizens of the future. Main Areas of Responsibility You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Breakfast & Afterschool Club Provision, ensuring that parents and carers are provided with high quality childcare for their children. Your specific duties will include: Maintaining a safe, creative and stimulating environment for children's play experiences Planning a programme of activities designed to meet the needs of the children Managing and organising the Afterschool Club Provision, including line management of the deputy and assistants Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with children and their families in a way that values parental involvement Observing and assessing children's development and keeping accurate records of their achievements Taking joint responsibility for the setting resources and report loss/damage or low stock levels Organising and attending regular team meetings in order to discuss and assess progress and any issues Ensuring that all children are registered and remain on the premises at all times Providing a creative programme of arts, crafts, games, sports, drama, music, off-site activities relevant to the needs and interests of all children Taking responsibility for Health and Safety issues at the afterschool club with regard to clearing, setting up and running activities Carrying out financial and administrative tasks To keeping all areas of use, including toilets, clean, tidy and accessible Following first aid procedures including keeping records of all accidents and the treatments given What We are Looking For We would like to hear from you if you have: NVQ3 or equivalent qualification or experience in relevant discipline; Good numeracy/literacy skills Appropriate knowledge of first aid A willingness to undertake further training, if necessary, to meet the needs of the students Experience in a similar role or working within a school setting Experience of supporting students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities Ability to plan and lead excellent games and activities for children Experience of basic administration such as keeping attendance records, report writing Experience of working with children from diverse backgrounds with demonstrable knowledge of the issues involved Sense of humour, enthusiasm and imagination Practical arts, crafts, sports and/or games skills For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack. 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 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.
Harris Federation Croydon, Surrey
May 16, 2024
Full time
Working With Us The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve. We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve. As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris. To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the Why Work For Us page. Main Areas of Responsibility Careers Education Work with each academy's career lead to audit and plan high quality careers provision that takes in to account statutory guidance and complements the academy's development/improvement plans Work with each academy's career lead to plan, manage and deliver a careers education programme Work with the academy's career lead to manage the contribution of colleagues, parents and other partners to develop high quality careers learning, planning and development Support the development/enhance teaching quality for staff delivering careers, providing monitoring and training so they are equipped to deliver activities Work directly with students to offer top quality careers advice and guidance in relation to the Gatsby benchmarks Work with the federation careers team to ensure quality provision and innovations across all academies, including the maintenance of labour market information and development of national and local industry/organisational links Careers Information Develop links with and keep up to date with the range of opportunities available to students including education, apprenticeships and other work based education options. Keep up to date with occupational and labour market intelligence Create links with higher education establishments, employers and professional organisations. Ensure staff and students are aware of the range of opportunities available and are able to take advantage of these links. Take the lead on key areas that will benefit the Careers Team - maintain links with these stakeholders and keeping colleagues up to date with developments in this area Organise speakers to undertake presentation or careers activities. Undertake assemblies as and when required Develop and produce careers literature and web-based information Promote the use of careers information including books, software, websites and videos In conjunction with the academy librarians, manage the provision of a careers library and information areas, where appropriate For full job description, please download the full job pack. What We are Looking For We would like to hear from you if you have: Diploma in Careers Guidance or Qualification in Careers Guidance to Level 6 (we will also consider you if you are currently Level 4 qualified and are prepared to work towards Level 6) Experience of developing and delivering CEIAG within an education setting Experience of successfully motivating students to plan and achieve their career goals Knowledge of the university admissions system and student finance A working understanding of the full range of career opportunities for students, including apprenticeships Knowledge and understanding of relevant statutory guidance pertaining to CEIAG Ability to relate well to young people and a genuine interest in delivering positive outcomes for them For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack. Applying for this Position If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, or if you have any questions, please contact us via email to arrange a conversation. Before applying please ensure you download the job pack from our careers website, this will help with completing your application. Please note that we only accept applications submitted online before the closing date. When applying, you will have the option to import your CV or use a LinkedIn profile which will auto populate the online application. A reminder to check your junk mail for our email communications and add us to your safe senders list to ensure all future email communication is received.
Harris Federation Croydon, Surrey
May 14, 2024
Full time
Working With Us The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve. We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve. As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris. To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the Why Work For Us page. Main Areas of Responsibility Infrastructure You will be responsible for installing and maintaining the following network related infrastructure services; Cisco Catalyst switching Cisco Wireless LAN Aruba CX Switching Aruba Wireless Aruba Central Aruba ClearPass Cisco ASA and Firepower Firewalls Internet and WAN connectivity in conjunction with a 3rd party,. In addition to the above you will also be responsible for the following Maintaining other 3rd party connectivity as required (such as VPNs) Ensuring all infrastructure hardware is fully patched and operating the latest software/ firmware as defined by the manufacturers guidelines. Monitor network performance, capacity, connectivity and compliance requirements. Identify and troubleshoot any issues that arise ensuring a robust and efficient network environment exists delivering high quality traffic delivery Work with the appropriate teams to conduct internal and external vulnerability and penetration tests to identify any network security risks and address issues as required. Review and analyse current technology infrastructure and its ability to support strategic corporate objectives Identify and propose specific strategies, initiatives, and remedies necessary to align technology infrastructure with corporate objectives Support development of business drivers, business case and high level program implementation plan Promote awareness of new technologies, maintain up to date knowledge of leading-edge technology and associated vendors, Liaise with vendors, partners and service providers as appropriate. Design, build and maintain the systems to ensure that they: are secure; are resilient; are appropriate for needs; have sufficient capacity; have perform as required; are available when required; provide value for money; documented appropriately. To Promote shared and common infrastructure across the Harris Federation in accordance with HarrisNET standards Develop and maintain standard processes and procedures for the maintenance and operational management of all components of HarrisNET Develop and maintain a consistent operational monitoring and reporting platform for HarrisNET and all Academy ICT systems Instigate and orchestrate changes to network infrastructure, inline with change control processes Ensure that all ICT solutions that form HarrisNET are fit for purpose, scalable, adaptable and compliant with all necessary standards and regulations Develop and maintain standard migration processes and procedures to ensure the smooth transition of new Academies into the HarrisNET single network Identify training requirements for ICT support staff within the central team and across the Harris Federation Ensure that deployed solutions and underlying documentation are regularly reviewed and refreshed as necessary, incorporating lessons learned from other project. Incident, Request and Problem Management To provide high-quality technical support, advice and guidance all Harris Federation personnel. Ensure that all Incidents and Service Requests are logged appropriately on the Service Management system. Maintain regular communications with the appropriate local staff until Incident resolution. Monitor progress of all Incidents and Service in your care, against Service Level targets and respond promptly to customer requests for updates or resolution, as appropriate. Please download the full job description and person specification What We are Looking ForExcellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills;Confident in dealing with all levels of stakeholders;Ability to apply problem solving techniques and get results;Ability to communicate at all levelsStrong personal drive and willingness to get things doneSelf-motivated and committed to delivery on time and to a high qualityDemonstrable experience of balancing priorities and successful delivery of objectives, in a fast paced, constantly changing environmentAbility to troubleshoot, investigate and resolve technical issues;Ability to react quickly and effectively to issues and opportunities;Ability to self-manage, organise, and prioritise tasks and work under pressure during trouble
Harris Federation Croydon, Surrey
May 08, 2024
Full time
Working With Us The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve. We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve. As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris. To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the Why Work For Us page. Main Areas of Responsibility Your responsibilities will include: Ensuring that purchasing administration from point of order through to payment is administered in line with agreed Service Levels Ensuring Suppliers are informed and up to date with payments, striving to ensure positive supplier engagement as a baseline to securing favourable terms Ensuring creditors control accounts and purchase ledger are operated accurately, efficiently and to agreed timescales Ensuring smooth operation of the payment process Ensuring that accounting information is correct and can be relied upon Ensuring all employee expense processing and auditing is completed on time and in line with internal policies Ensuring timely problem and issue management in line with agreed service levels Developing and maintaining insightful management reporting on key performance indicators Ensuring a high level of data quality is maintained Driving efficiencies and effectiveness of the team, processes, data, and systems to enable improvements in the end-to-end P2P workflow Developing and leading an efficient and motivated team to delivery of accurate and timely P2P information and results Maintaining effective communication with key stakeholders developing strong and positive relationships What We are Looking For We would like to hear from you if you have: Proven experience in similar Accounts Payable leadership roles Experience of processing high volume transactions across complex structures Knowledge of accounting and VAT principles Experience of running and driving improvements within an Accounts Payable function Track record of managing and developing high performing team Experience of Oracle Fusion or similar complex financial systems Strong ownership and accountability along with a positive can do attitude Ability to assess performance from a holistic view, drawing out key areas for improvement and resolution Strong data analysis and problem solving skills Excellent customer service and communication skills Strong time management techniques to plan and organise workload Strong people management skills For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack. Applying for this Position If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, or if you have any questions, please contact us via email to arrange a conversation. Before applying please ensure you download the job pack from our careers website, this will help with completing your application. Please note that we only accept applications submitted online before the closing date. When applying, you will have the option to import your CV or use a LinkedIn profile which will auto populate the online application. A reminder to check your junk mail for our email communications and add us to your safe senders list to ensure all future email communication is received.
Harris Federation
Feb 01, 2024
Full time
Working With Us We believe passionately in our mission statement - 'We Know, We Can, We Will'. We never settle for less and are driven by achievement and success. To be a committed member of the Harris Invictus community is to aspire to learn and gain knowledge. We are able to apply what we know to the outside world. We can do it and we will succeed no matter the circumstances or difficulties we face. Learning is a journey, and in partnership with parents, we will be there to support when needed, to celebrate successes and to guide our young people as they become the leaders of tomorrow. "Education is the passport to the future for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today" Malcolm X Main Areas of Responsibility In this key role, you will: Undertake reception duties, answering general telephone and face to face enquiries and signing in visitors, dealing with parental and visitor enquiries and supporting student enquiries Assist with pupil first aid/welfare duties Assist in arrangements for school trips, events etc. Provide general clerical/admin support Maintain manual and computerised records/management information systems Produce lists/information/data as required Undertake typing, word processing and other IT based tasks Take notes at meetings Sort and distribute mail Undertake administrative procedures Maintain and collate pupil reports Undertake routing administration of school lettings and other uses of school premises Provide timely and effective operation of secretarial and administrative support to the line manager Assist the Academy by maintaining good relationships with staff, parents, governors, contractors, representatives and external agencies in order to promote the objectives of the School Clerk the governing body meetings, preparing agendas, papers and minutes and keeping records as required What We are Looking For We would like to hear from you if you have: Experience of delivering a high-quality service Experience of a range of general administrative duties Good ICT skills and experience, including Word, Excel, and management information systems Experience working with children of relevant age (11-19) A good standard of general education, including literacy and numeracy skills For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack. 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.
Harris Federation South Croydon, Surrey
Dec 19, 2022
Full time
Inspire and transform learning with us. We are looking for a Graduate Tutor (core subjects) to support individuals and groups of students to enable access to learning, contributing to the development and maintenance of a purposeful, nurturing learning environment. This role is offered on a fixed-term contract to July 2023. About Us Our 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. Main Areas of Responsibility Your role will be: To deliver programmes of study to small groups of students (ideally between 1 and 3) in both a virtual and 1:1 setting To ensure all students identified for intervention are given every opportunity to meet their examination and/or progress targets To liaise with parents regarding the attendance, progress and attitude of designated students, reporting to the Head of Subject weekly Maintain records of students' progress in relation to their examination targets; Contribute to evaluation of progress, review and target setting To complete the relevant marking and feedback for students that clearly identifies what they need to improve in order to meet their targets Use the Academy's behaviour management strategies to contribute to creating a purposeful learning environment To provide an impact report each half term regarding progress of delegated students To highlight individual student's learning needs to the class teacher and agree how he/she will be supported in each lesson Assist teacher in evaluating identified students' progress through agreed assessment activities Monitor identified students' in lessons. Providing teachers with feedback on participation and progress Support identified students to engage with the learning objectives set for the lesson Plan with teachers the role they will take in the lesson, preparing resources that meet the students' needs and interests Use the Academy's behaviour management strategies to contribute to creating a purposeful learning environment Maintain records of students' progress in relation to their examination targets Contribute to evaluation of progress, review and target setting To contribute to marking and feedback for students that clearly identifies what they need to improve in order to meet their targets Support identified students in tutor group time, with other activities To assist other students in the class group as appropriate Run homework clubs, where appropriate To complete half termly reports on students' progress To invigilate examinations and act as reader or scribe as requested For a full job description, please download the job pack. Qualifications & Experience The successful candidate will have: Qualifications to degree level or equivalent Some knowledge of strategies in working with young people with challenging behaviours Knowledge of some of the social issues facing students from disadvantaged backgrounds Awareness of Health and Safety issues in the workplace. Experience of working directly with young people in an education or training environment, supporting the learning of students. Experience of establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with a range of stakeholders, at all levels. Experience of managing and being responsible for own workload. Rewards & Benefits 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 to senior leadership.We look for talented individuals who share our vision for creating exceptional places of learning, and are committed to ensuring that every child in London has access to the best possible education.In addition to the opportunities for career progression, training and development, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. 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 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. Equal Opportunities The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
Harris Federation
Dec 19, 2022
Full time
Harris Academy Tottenham is looking for a Teaching Assistant to support individuals and groups of students to enable access to learning, contributing to the development and maintenance of a purposeful, nurturing learning environment. The successful candidate will be involved in first aid related matters and have a basic knowledge of SEND and learning barriers. About Us At Harris Academy Tottenham, we instil an ethos of hard work, dedication and commitment to learning, through our Academy values. These are: To ENDEAVOUR is to strive for your goals, through maintaining the highest expectations of ourselves. To ENJOY is to take delight and pleasure in the learning process; To gain a feeling of success through relentless passion and drive. To EXCEL is to achieve your full potential, through mastery of concepts and an ambition to be the best you can be. At Harris Academy Tottenham, we are innovative, open and collaborative. We would like fellow innovators, passionate pedagogists and creative class leaders to join us during this exciting time. With a dedicated SLT team on hand for support and guidance, there are a multitude of CPD opportunities to thrive on. You can expect to be a part of a fantastic team of dedicated teachers and support staff as well as an attentive, supportive work culture. Main Areas of Responsibility Your role will be: To supervise and provide particular support for identified students, in 1:1, group or whole class situations, ensuring their safety and access to learning. To assist in the development of appropriate resources, schemes of work and teaching strategies, working with the teacher to ensure the provision supports each identified student's learning needs. To assist in evaluating identified students' progress through agreed assessment activities. To provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on students' achievement, progress and needs. To lead small group sessions and interventions as appropriate. To attend to the students' personal needs where required, and implement related personal programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters. To support with behaviour management, using appropriate strategies in line with academy policy. To contribute to creating a purposeful and supportive learning environment. Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes as appropriate, adjusting activities to ensure achievement of learning goals. To assist with the supervision of students out of lesson times, including playtimes and undertaking lunchtime duty. To establish good relationships with students, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs. To promote the inclusion and acceptance of all students. To be aware of and support difference and ensure all students have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop. To support students with their learning and development in respect of local and national learning strategies e.g. literacy, numeracy, Key Stage and/or subject specific, as directed by the teacher. To encourage students to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher. To set challenging and demanding expectations, promoting self-esteem and independence. To prepare the classroom as directed for lessons and clear afterwards and assist with the display of students' work. To prepare and maintain equipment/resources as directed by the teacher and assist students in their use. To undertake student record keeping as requested. To establish and maintain positive relationships with parents/carers, gathering and reporting information as directed. To provide clerical/admin support as required e.g. photocopying, typing, filing. To ensure the effective/efficient deployment of resources as appropriate. To attend relevant meetings as required. To accompany teaching staff and students on visits, trips and off site activities as required. Qualifications & Experience Educated to degree level or equivalent Basic knowledge of SEND and learning barriers Some knowledge of strategies in working with young people with challenging behaviours Knowledge of some of the social issues facing students from disadvantaged backgrounds Awareness of Health and Safety issues in the workplace Experience of working directly with young people in an education or training environment, supporting the learning of students Experience of establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with a range of stakeholders, at all levels Experience of managing and being responsible for own workload 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 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. Equal Opportunities The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. The academy will endeavour to make any necessary reasonable adjustments to the job and the working environment to enable access to employment opportunities for disabled job applicants or continued employment for any employee who develops a disabling condition (as defined in the Equality Act 2010).
Harris Federation Croydon, Surrey
Dec 18, 2022
Full time
We are looking for an Library Manager to help develop and manage our library ensuring that it is a welcoming and inviting area for students and staff to come and learn, read and relax. About Us Harris Invictus Academy is a vibrant, happy and successful school at the heart of the community. We know that our young people have incredible strengths and talents which we nurture. We encourage them to flourish and grow into excellent ambassadors for the Academy and for our community. The Academy has a roll of 1,000 students, including a thriving Sixth Form, and whilst we were only founded in 2014 we are rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted and oversubscribed by parents . We are part of the Harris Federation which is one of the highest performing Trusts in the country. We celebrate our differences, enjoying the benefits of having a truly diverse cohort. We support the wellbeing of our students by developing their empathy, generosity and respect for others in the community. We take pride in our principles of equality and respect for alternative views, cultures, religions and all people regardless of their gender, disability, race, or sexual orientation. Our students enjoy being at the Academy and choose to stay with us for their sixth form education. Main Areas of Responsibility Your responsibilities will cover the management, organisation and supervision of the Library (Learning Resources Centre), including: To ensure that all learning resources equipment is well maintained, reporting all computer faults immediately to the ICT team; To maintain a professional, stimulating and tidy learning environment at all times, celebrating student achievements; To contribute to presentation and consultation evenings and meeting with parents to encourage reading beyond curriculum time; To provide advice to staff, students and the community regarding use, provision, development of the library; To liaise with staff, students and leaders as part of the process of ensuring the library is well-stocked and fully supports a love of reading across the academy; To devise and offer INSET activities in teaching and learning techniques in relation to learning resources and training in the use of the library; Time-tabling the use of the library, for group (for example by teachers or sixth-form groups) or individual use, ensuring optimum use of facilities; To liaise with the English and media team to publicise and organise an annual book week, liaising with authors, publishers etc; To liaise with the English and media team to organise frequent visits from writers to raise the profile of reading and writing for pleasure; Encouraging the effective use of the Library across the curriculum at Key Stage 3/4 and sixth form; Providing guidance to groups and individuals using the Library; Liaison with other information agencies including other resource areas, as well as Library managers across the Federation in order to provide an excellent service; Development and implementation of study and information skills linked into the curriculum; Participating in community links, including opening out of academy hours. A flexible approach to working hours is required; To be responsible to the Business Manager for the management of the Centre's delegated budgets; To keep appropriate and effective records using academy ICT systems, that will enable efficient management of resources across the academy; Disseminating information on resources and access to staff and students; To monitor, evaluate and review the use and development of the area, this to include procedures for collecting data, eg. student questionnaires; To organise and supervise after hours, lunch time and break time use of resources for students. Eg. study support and homework clubs Qualifications & Experience The successful candidate will have: English and Mathematics GCSE at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) Degree or equivalent Knowledge of library systems Knowledge of Accelerated Reading scheme Knowledge of National curriculum, particularly for English Librarian qualifications Three years' experience of working in an inner city school or educational establishment Experience of managing a library service Experience of a range of reading schemes Experience of working with students from a range of ethnic backgrounds Professional Development & Benefits 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 to senior leadership. We look for talented individuals who share our vision for creating exceptional places of learning, and are committed to ensuring that every child in London has access to the best possible education. In addition to the opportunities for career progression, training and development, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, electric car scheme, 26 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays) for non term-time only employees, and many other benefits. 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 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.
Harris Federation Erith, Kent
Dec 18, 2022
Full time
We are looking for an Administrator to join us at Harris Primary Academy Croydon, with specific responsibility for attendance and medical. About Us Harris Primary Academy Croydon joined the Harris Federation in 2020 and is part of a family of primary, secondary and all-through academies in and around London. We have many successful Harris academies nearby in the borough and, as part of a thriving community of schools, we benefit from the ability to share, learn, support and challenge each other. Our aim for pupils at Harris Primary Academy Croydon is for them to develop into happy, confident and independent individuals who are motivated by a real love of learning. We have high expectations for every child and provide expert teaching so that our pupils make excellent progress. We place a strong emphasis on the dedicated teaching of reading, writing and maths so that our pupils have a solid foundation to build their learning in other subjects. Main Areas of Responsibility Your responsibilities will include: Assisting the Assistant Principal / Principal in the Management and Development of attendance and punctuality policies; Completing of Academy Census returns for attendance in liaison with Data Officer; Daily monitoring and follow-up of attendance and punctuality; Ensuring the smooth operation of the computerised registration system Ensuring daily attendance information for pupils is entered accurately onto the system; Establishing the reason for absences including telephone calls, letters and home visits, in liaison with the Pastoral Leaders team; Preparing and distributing weekly, termly and annual attendance statistics to the Academy Leadership Group and Tutors for planning, control and decision making; Preparing and distributing attendance and punctuality certificates as part of the Academy's reward policy; Following up on poor attendance or punctuality. Organising attendance meetings with parents/carers tutors and external agencies, making home visits witrh a member of SLT team , ensuring student contracts are agreed and monitored; Signing students in and out of the Academy outside normal start and finish times, ensuring communication with home where required; Liaising with the Educational Welfare Officer to ensure that prompt, consistent and rigorous intervention with poor attendance is robust; To monitor student attendance together with students' progress and performance in relation to targets set for each individual ensuring that follow-up procedures are adhered to and that appropriate action is taken where necessary; To deal efficiently and effectively with referrals on attendance concerns from faculties; To alert the appropriate staff to problems experienced by students and to make recommendations as to how these may be resolved; To communicate as appropriate, with the parents of students and with persons or bodies outside the Academy concerned with the welfare of individual students, after consultation with the appropriate staff; To attend all appropriate meetings and organise fortnightly meetings with Assistant Principals to review faculty attendance figures and action taken; To communicate effectively with all external agencies including possible alternative providers eg. Special schools, LA and other external agencies. To maintain the Academy First Aid and First Aider list training plans, including for specific medical needs of students as shown on care plans, like Epi-Pen and Defibrillator Monitoring, tracking and management of medication and its safe storage and administration; First Aid kits, replenishment and monitoring of and equipment including Defibrillator Qualifications & Experience The successful candidate will have: A good standard of education especially in literacy and numeracy Sound Knowledge of Microsoft software Knowledge of admission policies and procedures Knowledge of the range of agencies that work with students and their families Basic knowledge of first aid; e.g. emergency first aid course Knowledge of many of the social issues facing students from disadvantaged backgrounds Experience of working in a school or educational establishment Experience of meeting with parents/carers formally and informally Experience in a similar role Professional Development & Benefits 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 to senior leadership.We look for talented individuals who share our vision for creating exceptional places of learning, and are committed to ensuring that every child in London has access to the best possible education.In addition to the opportunities for career progression, training and development, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, electric car scheme, 26 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays) for non term-time only employees, and many other benefits. 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 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.
Harris Federation Purfleet, Essex
Dec 16, 2022
Full time
Support our thriving academy! We are looking for a Receptionist Admin Assistant to be the first point of contact for all visitors, staff and students at Harris Academy Riverside . To assist in the management of the reception area as well as providing administrative support in order to contribute to the smooth running of the academy. About Us Harris Academy Riverside is a very popular non-selective and highly oversubscribed academy which opened as part of the Harris Federation and the regeneration of the Purfleet on Thames area in 2017. We serve our local community of Purfleet on Thames and West Thurrock and have 900 on roll in the secondary academy and around 200 students in the 6th form. Vision Harris Academy Riverside seeks to develop students who are successful, confident and happy, who inspire their community and who act with kindness and compassion towards others. Ethos In our procedures and daily routines, our broad and varied curriculum, our pedagogical model and through our commitment to providing experience of the wider world we aim to promote a strong sense of community and belonging, to provide a blend of high challenge and high support and to encourage the development of Outstanding habits of behaviour such as self-awareness, kindness, appreciation, humility, politeness, confident self-expression and self-presentation and Outstanding habits of learning such as determination, resilience, organisation, reading, studying and practice Main Areas of Responsibility Your responsibilities will include: To present the professional and welcoming face of the Academy to all visitors, staff and students, including telephone callers. To ensure all visitors are signed in to the academy in accordance with safeguarding procedures. To respond to queries from parents/carers and the general public with exemplary professionalism, ensuring that any messages or complaints are immediately dealt with, forwarded to the appropriate member of staff or escalated as required. To ensure the overall appearance of the reception area is tidy, professional and presentable at all times. General administrative duties such as typing, photocopying, filing, collation and distribution of post. In liaison with appropriate academy staff, to contribute to the maintenance of academy information databases and filing systems relating to pupils, ensuring confidentiality is observed at all times and records are accurate and up to date. To assist academy staff in all aspects of academy life, including contacting parents and pupils where necessary. To provide general administrative support to the academy as required, including preparation of documentation, and administrative duties relating to specific areas such as academy calendar maintenance, extra-curricular activities, school trips, school meal arrangements. Qualifications & Experience Qualifications, Knowledge & Training Educated to GCSE level or equivalent Competent in the use of Microsoft Office packages Proficient in the use of computers and databases Experience Previous experience in an administrative or front office/reception role Demonstrable customer service experience Personal Skills, Abilities & Qualities Good level of interpersonal and communication skills, with a good standard of written and spoken English Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks appropriately Commitment to delivering excellent level of professional customer service Ability to remain calm and deal with challenging callers or visitors in an appropriate manner High level of attention to detail and accuracy of work Ability to work effectively as part of a team; Ability to be resourceful and proactive, in particular where unexpected issues arise Ability to work effectively with people across a wide range of levels and responsibilities Ability to maintain confidentiality; having tact and diplomacy where necessary. Professional Development & Benefits 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 to senior leadership.We look for talented individuals who share our vision for creating exceptional places of learning, and are committed to ensuring that every child in London has access to the best possible education.In addition to the opportunities for career progression, training and development, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, electric car scheme, 26 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays) for non term-time only employees, and many other benefits. 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 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. Equal Opportunities The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
Harris Federation
Dec 15, 2022
Full time
Do you have experience overseeing reprographics at a school level? We are looking for a Reprographics Officer and Admin Assistant to join our dedicated academy team at Harris Academy Peckham . This role is likely to suit an individual looking to develop in a school environment with reprographics and admin related experience. About Us Our 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. Main Areas of Responsibility Your role will be: To receive, sort and deal with school forms, pupil files, round robins and reports as and if required To extend hospitality to visitors to the school and escort them to appropriate staff as required To attend to such duties as requested by the Principal / Principal's PA to enable the smooth running of the Academy Office when required. To provide a full administrative service to the Academy Office, including general office duties including secretarial and administrative tasks. To undertake Word Processing, Excel, Power Point, Filing of Records and other Secretarial & Clerical Tasks as required, including saving details and correspondence and data items to Bromcom To plan and supervise the work of Central Reprographics, including photocopying, design and production of resources to support teaching and learning etc; To ensuring that high standards are maintained in the production and provision of all materials, using leading edge technology; To design and produce all curriculum, publicity and administrative work in Central Resources, and to have control of 'House Style'; To liaise with outside agencies when necessary. eg. web-site design agency; To work with other staff in order to ensure high quality, relevant display throughout the academy, including student's work; To design, develop and manage internal academy communication systems including Academy Newsletter and Staff Handbook ; To provide verbal and written advice to staff, students and the community regarding use, provision, development of Central Reprographics; To design and produce the documentation for the celebration of achievement, eg. certificates and awards, management of the production process; To contribute to overall policy and planning in the development of administration and learning resources in the Academy; To maintain a tidy, purposeful and professional working environment at all times; To keep accurate and up to date stock records; To manage media resources that may be required by staff, ensuring equipment loaned according to academy procedure eg. CD players, projectors, screens, recorders (video or audio) etc; To manage and develop the technology used across the academy for production of materials; To be responsible for the income generation of Central Reprographics ensuring all reprographics are cost effective and directly enhance the quality of teaching and learning; Responsible for the centre's budgets, and to organise any sale of goods and services to the academy, students and community. Keeping up to date records in line with academy procedures; Qualifications & Experience The successful candidate will have: Basic knowledge of computer applications. Literacy and Numeracy to Level 2 Training in use of reprographics equipment Experience working in a reprographics environment Experience of designing and printing basic documents Experience of managing a small budget Experience of organising a busy service area effectively Experience of liaising with printing maintenance contractors Experience of maintaining a clean, tidy and well organised area Good communication skills. Ability to pay significant attention to detail. Ability to work to tight deadlines. Ability to prioritise own workload. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Willingness/aptitude to undertake specialist training. Has the ability to work as part of a team. Ability to work flexible hours. Ability to undertake Manual Handling duties. Experience of working in an inner city school or educational establishment Capacity to work with Microsoft office platforms. 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 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. Equal Opportunities The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
Harris Federation Grays, Essex
Dec 06, 2022
Full time
An experienced Manager is required for our Breakfast/After School Club Provision to coordinate the service and supervise deputies and assistants, covering maternity leave. You are required to hold a relevant NVQ3 qualification and have experience of working with children in the 5-11 years age range. You will be working closely with the children, providing encouragement and supervision for the duration of the club, ensuring the safety, welfare, physical and mental wellbeing of pupils and that the provision offers a wide range of activities in a relaxed, informal and caring environment, whilst maintaining good order and discipline About Us Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred is a three form entry Academy located in the heart of Chafford Hundred, which is a modern development bordering Lakeside and Thurrock, serving a vibrant and diverse community. Chafford Hundred has good links to central London as well as being accessible from Kent and Essex. We offer each child an education which inspires and prepares them for academic and personal success, both now and in the future. Our shared belief is that children thrive when they feel consistently happy and safe at school and our commitment to excellence is encapsulated in our vision statement: "Excellence, Every Child, Every Day." Our staff and Governors share this vision and work together to see that every child reaches their potential. Main Areas of Responsibility Your responsibilities will be: To successfully manage all staff of the Breakfast/Afterschool club To establish and maintain positive relationships with all professionals involved with the breakfast/After school club The day to day management of the setting To maintain a safe, creative and stimulating environment To prepare the planning of a programme of activities designed to meet the needs of the children To ensure that responsibilities and duties are carried out in accordance with Health and Safety, Child Protection and Safeguarding policies and within the Equal Opportunities framework To establish and maintain positive relationships with children and their families To positively celebrate children's achievement through displays To provide a service that respects children's life experiences and celebrates diversity To be responsible for the setting resources and report loss/damage or low stock levels To work with the Extended Provision Manager to organise regular team meetings To ensure that all children are registered and remain on the premises at all times except during organised trips and outings or by special arrangement with the parent/carer To form and maintain appropriate professional boundaries with children, young people, staff, volunteers, parents and carers To provide a creative programme of arts, crafts, games, sports, drama, music and off-site activities To be responsible for Health and Safety issues at the Breakfast/Afterschool Club To attend weekly team meetings To carry out financial and administrative tasks as directed by the Extended Provision Manager To participate in training if instructed to do so To keep the building and areas of use, including toilets, clean, tidy and accessible To Follow first aid procedures To produce a segment for the Academy newsletter each week Qualifications & Experience NVQ3 or equivalent qualification or experience in relevant discipline (Playworker or Childcare) Good numeracy/literacy skills Appropriate knowledge of first aid A willingness to undertake further training, if necessary, to meet the needs of the students. Experience in a similar role or working within a school setting Experience of supporting students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities Ability to plan and lead excellent games and activities Basic administration Good communication skills Reliable, good timekeeper Genuinely likes and enjoys being with children Experience of working with children from diverse backgrounds Physical fitness appropriate to tasks required Sense of humour, enthusiasm and imagination Practical arts, crafts, sports and/or games skills Professional Development & Benefits 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 to senior leadership.We look for talented individuals who share our vision for creating exceptional places of learning, and are committed to ensuring that every child in London has access to the best possible education.In addition to the opportunities for career progression, training and development, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, electric car scheme, 26 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays) for non term-time only employees, and many other benefits.
Harris Federation Croydon, London
Jul 08, 2022
Full time
We are looking to appoint an ICT Technician to our central IT team. You will assist with the provision of IT Support services and project related activities at our Croydon office and at any of our Academies to cover short term absences and vacancies as a roaming technician, or as an extra pair of hands when required, thus enabling Group ICT to maintain the provision of excellent, ITIL aligned IT Services to our customers. About Us The Harris Federation is a leading large multi-academy trust in England for primary and secondary education. Our Harris primary and secondary academies across London and Essex are making a significant difference to the life chances of young people and our mission is to ensure that every student in a Harris Academy receives an outstanding education. With 51 academies in and around London, over 4,000 staff and 38,000 students, we are a successful and thriving organisation. Our people are at the heart of our success. Main Areas of Responsibility Your main areas of responsibility will be: To provide high-quality technical IT support, advice, and guidance, in accordance with ITIL and HarrisNET principles, to Head Office staff. To ensure that all IT Support needs are logged appropriately on the Service Management system. To retain ownership of IT Support tickets and ensure staff are regularly informed of the status of their support ticket. To ensure that IT support tickets are resolved within the target resolution time as dictated by the SLA. To re-route or escalate IT support tickets to the appropriate team as necessary and work with 3rd line support, Project Managers, and other stakeholders to achieve resolution. To identify, implement and document workarounds for desktop related problems within the Knowledgebase. To identify recurring IT incidents and perform root cause analysis to identify the underlying cause. Notify the key contacts within the Federation and Academies under your care on detection of a major incident affecting the service or our ability to deliver a service Qualifications & Experience The successful candidate will: Be confident communicator at all levels, with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Be self-motivated, with a can-do attitude and a strong commitment to delivering results on time and to a high quality in a fast paced, constantly changing environment. Have the ability to self-manage, organise, and prioritise tasks and work under pressure during troubleshooting and problem-solving. Be professionally presented, flexible, adaptable, and capable of handling the various pressures and demands associated with this highly customer focussed ICT support role. Show good knowledge of Microsoft products, including Office 365 and Office 2016, SharePoint, Apple OS, and other desktop related software products. Excellent troubleshooting and resolution skills, backed by a clear, analytical approach to problem solving. Have the ability to react quickly and effectively to issues and opportunities. Have significant, recent experience in a similar, ITIL aligned, IT support role, preferably in a school or other educational environment. Have current, in-depth experience of supporting Windows 10 PCs, laptops, and tablets. Have recent experience of supporting Apple products, including iMacs and iPads, in an educational environment. Have proven experience of supporting Microsoft products, including Office 365 and Office 2016, SharePoint, and other desktop related products. Current, proven experience of Active Directory, including the administration of User accounts, Distribution and Security Groups within a Windows Server Active Directory. Have a proven track record in working to strict timescales and of working with staff at all levels. Have experience of delivering small projects, management of scope and customer expectations. Next Steps If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact by an email to arrange a conversation with the Head of Service Delivery. Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. You will need this when completing your application. Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you check the job information as per the listing on our careers site. Rewards & Benefits 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 to senior leadership. We look for talented individuals who share our vision for creating exceptional places of learning, and are committed to ensuring that every child in London has access to the best possible education. In addition to the opportunities for career progression, training and development, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. 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 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. Equal Opportunities The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
Harris Federation
Dec 07, 2021
Full time
We are looking to appoint a Procurement Officer to join our Central Team. About Us The Harris Federation is a leading education charity with 51 Harris primary and secondary academies across London and Essex. The founder, Chairman and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We now educate some 38,000 young people and closing the gap between children from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers has always been a core mission. The Harris Federation has a track record of accomplishment in achieving success through rapid school improvement and has built an unrivalled reputation for running outstanding academies in London. Our central team comprises a dedicated, driven group of departments working centrally to provide support across the Federation and all of our academies. Across a multitude of key departments, we maintain an outstanding body of staff all integral to supporting central and academy finance, HR, Data, Estates management, Talent and many more. Main Areas of Responsibility Procurement processes and files To conduct Supply Chain Market Research; researching new suppliers and products, using the internet, phone and other methods where required Downloading of supplier bids into the Procurement Team's eFiling system Responsibility for overseeing the registration of new suppliers onto myTenders To spot buy goods or services, ensuring delivered and accounted for correctly to relevant Academies/Departments etc. To maintain and update the Procurement Pipeline Excel spreadsheet for own entries and for savings achieved. To maintain the procurement electronic library and digital file registries available on SharePoint To issue, collate and consolidate information requests from stakeholders at various levels To liaise with the Finance department in the processing of Purchase Orders To maintain online catalogue of prospective suppliers for procurement team to access as and when required To complete credit checks for prospective suppliers and undertaking initial analysis of findings, providing feedback to the Category Team and/or Head of Procurement as appropriate. To undertake and execute the tendering process through to contract award for minor non-threshold level categories such as franking machines etc where the scope is relatively uncomplicated Monitor and manage mobile phone account liaising with academies and Federation to keep it up to date as possible and updating cross charge spreadsheet where appropriate Top up Bromcom text messages for academies and when required and enter details onto cross charge spreadsheet Keeping track and progress of several registers including contract and risk registers If required, manage and oversee site visits required for tender processes e.g. Cleaning site visits Administration and diary management To provide administrative support to the Head of Procurement and the wider team; team calendar management, brought forward system, scanning, shredding, filing and organising documents, To arrange and co-ordinating supplier presentations; organising meetings rooms, receiving guests etc. To complete any ad hoc duties as directed by the Team or Head of Procurement To deal with day to day enquiries from internal and external stakeholders in a professional and timely manner Assist academies with their requests relating to the scheme of delegation, approval thresholds, purchase requests, benchmarking and in some instances obtaining quotes via our frameworks or recommended suppliers To maintain Procurement's intranet pages Manage and oversee Procurement Dropboxes for academies and grant access to users Qualifications & Experience Essential A high level of computer literacy with practical knowledge and application of all Microsoft Office applications English and Maths GCSEs at Grade C or above A-Level / BTEC / HND or equivalent/similar with demonstrable experience of an office environment Basic commercial awareness Office administration experience Contract management experience Procurement process knowledge and application Desirable Previous application of eFiling systems, SharePoint and ePortals May be working towards CIPS certification (We can consider supporting study towards a CIPS qualification) Experience of working in a procurement environment Next Steps If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact to arrange a conversation with the Director. Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. You will need this when completing your application. Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you check the job information as per the listing on our careers site. Rewards & Benefits 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 to senior leadership. We look for talented individuals who share our vision for creating exceptional places of learning, and are committed to ensuring that every child in London has access to the best possible education. In addition to the opportunities for career progression, training and development, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. 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 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. Equal Opportunities The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
Harris Federation
Dec 06, 2021
Full time
The Harris Federation is a leading education charity with 51 Harris primary and secondary academies across London and Essex. We now educate one in 40 school children in London and we are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. Due to our size and continued growth, we have a brand new and exciting position for an experienced fundraiser to join our Head Office central team as Head of Fundraising and Partnerships. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating and delivering the Federation's fundraising strategy and will establish a fundraising team as we enter a new, ambitious phase of fundraising and develop our activities to increase income for the Harris Federation and its academies. Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will work closely with the Federation Board, Governors, Principals and colleagues from across the Federation to help raise funds which can enhance the opportunities for young people in our academies. We are looking for an individual who has proven experience in securing donations, developing and sustaining partnerships, and has the ability to significantly increase funding for the Federation over the next 2-3 years. Interviews for this role will take place in the week commencing 17th January 2022. About Us The Harris Federation is a leading education charity with 51 Harris primary and secondary academies across London and Essex. The founder, Chairman and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We now have over 5,000 staff and educate some 40,000 young people, and closing the gap between children from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers has always been a core mission. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve. Main Areas of Responsibility This is an exciting opportunity for someone who can create and manage a robust pipeline of prospects to grow the Federation's fundraising base. We are interested to hear from those who have significant experience of major gift fundraising and an excellent track record of building and nurturing new relationships, producing compelling appeal documents, securing major gifts, and managing long-term philanthropic supporter relationships. As Head of Fundraising and Partnerships, you will develop and deliver a sustainable, long-term fundraising strategy which generates an income to help support key initiatives, programmes and schemes within our academies. You will maximise opportunities from existing relationships, fundraising activities and a variety of fundraising channels to help increase value and contributions from donors. The successful candidate will: Create and deliver a compelling and innovative fundraising strategy for the Federation and establish a small fundraising team Maintain the network of existing donors and develop relationships and reputation Identify and build a portfolio of donors and build long-term, sustainable relationships Develop ideas for compelling funding proposals working closely with the CEO and other relevant colleagues across the Federation. Act as the charity expert on areas of best practice and legislation and adapting processes where required Manage and develop the data held across fundraising, producing regular reporting on activity and ROI, adapting plans as required Organise events, promotional activities and meetings with potential donors to raise awareness and nurture relationships Qualifications & Experience We are looking for a creative and dynamic leader who can create and deliver a diverse fundraising strategy that can generate income from a broad range of sources. The successful post holder would be someone with: Proven experience of working in fundraising and of developing and sustaining partnerships, ideally in the third sector Substantial fundraising experience at a senior level, excellent interpersonal and relationship development abilities, and expertise in marketing, digital and direct fundraising Leadership and management experience within a fundraising team or similar environment. Excellent and confident communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to network at all levels. Experience at developing and maintaining a fundraising strategy and annual fundraising business plan, and ensuring successful implementation. Promoting the development of the fundraising programme to stakeholders Track record in delivering significant income through strong relationship management Experience of building effective relationships with individuals in helping solicit support from Charitable Trusts and Grant making bodies. Record of effective fundraising in meeting or exceeding income targets Ability to manage complexity, ambiguity and uncertainty whilst remaining focussed on achieving the fundraising business objectives At least 10 years' experience of charity fundraising Experience of personally soliciting major individual donations and grants from trusts. Experience of working closely with senior colleagues, philanthropists and business people. Excellent analytic, written, verbal communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills. Next Steps If you would like to arrange an informal and confidential conversation with Sir Dan Moynihan, CEO, please contact Harry Bond, Head of Talent, via e-mail: Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. You will need this when completing your application. Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you check the job information as per the listing on our careers site. Rewards & Benefits 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. As a large, successful group of academies, we have the size and scope to be far more than the sum of our parts. We look for talented individuals who share our vision for creating exceptional places of learning, and are committed to ensuring that every child in London has access to the best possible education. In addition to the opportunities for career progression, training and development, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. 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 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. Equal Opportunities The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
Harris Federation
Dec 04, 2021
Full time
The Harris Federation's Corporate Services HR team are looking for an HR Advisor. Providing first level generalist HR advice to Federation and Academy managers, this is a varied role and an opportunity to develop your skills and experience working with the HR team in a wide range of areas including employee relations, reward, resourcing and talent development. You will work closely with the Federation Corporate Services teams and with leaders in our primary and secondary academies. Previous experience in an HR role providing first level HR advice is required along with a professional approach and the ability to build effective working relationships. We are looking for candidates who are passionate about HR and eager to develop in an organisation that is setting standards of excellence in delivering happy and successful education. The successful candidate will be based at our central office located next to East Croydon station with easy access to London Bridge and Victoria as well as fast access to the M25. Flexibility to travel to academies is required. About Us The Harris Federation is a leading large multi-academy trust in England for primary and secondary education. Our Harris primary and secondary academies across London and Essex are making a significant difference to the life chances of young people and our mission is to ensure that every student in a Harris Academy receives an outstanding education. With 51 academies in and around London, over 4,000 staff and 38,000 students, we are a successful and thriving organisation. Our people are at the heart of our success. Main Areas of Responsibility Delivery of a first line generalist HR advisory service to the Federation and Academies, providing up to date and informed HR guidance and support on HR policies, processes and systems. Escalate complex cases as appropriate to the Head of HR and HR Business Partners. Support with organisation development programmes; preparing documents, supporting planning, due diligence completion etc. Assist with end-to-end employee lifecycle processes. Prepare HR documents and create and maintain templates. Produce Management Information reports. Evaluate Job Descriptions and provide advice and guidance on salary bandings to ensure a consistent and fair approach. Effectively use the e-recruitment system to support a proactive responsive recruitment service for managers. Assist with the development and implementation of Human Resources policies and procedures. Work with the Head of HR and HR Business Partners to deliver HR calendar and review cycle activities and support HR initiatives including change management programmes, HR projects, case management etc. Undertake HR administrative tasks in support of the wider Team. Support the monthly Harris Federation payroll including payroll change processes. Assist with Employment Tribunal activities where required. Assist with visa, work permit and sponsorship queries, escalating where appropriate and liaising with the HR Advisor responsible for Sponsorship and Visas. Completing the annual employee sponsorship review in conjunction with the HR Advisor responsible for Sponsorship and Visas. Qualifications & Experience Educated to degree level or equivalent experience. CIPD part qualified or equivalent by experience. Experience of providing first line generalist HR advice. Good IT skills and knowledge including Microsoft Word and Excel and experience of producing reports and data analysis. Next Steps If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact to arrange a conversation with the Director. Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. You will need this when completing your application. Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you check the job information as per the listing on our careers site. Rewards & Benefits 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 to senior leadership. We look for talented individuals who share our vision for creating exceptional places of learning, and are committed to ensuring that every child in London has access to the best possible education. In addition to the opportunities for career progression, training and development, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. 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 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. Equal Opportunities The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
Harris Federation Croydon, London
Dec 03, 2021
Full time
The Harris Federation's Corporate Services HR team are looking for an HR Advisor. Providing first level generalist HR advice to Federation and Academy managers, this is a varied role and an opportunity to develop your skills and experience working with the HR team in a wide range of areas including employee relations, reward, resourcing and talent development. You will work closely with the Federation Corporate Services teams and with leaders in our primary and secondary academies. Previous experience in an HR role providing first level HR advice is required along with a professional approach and the ability to build effective working relationships. We are looking for candidates who are passionate about HR and eager to develop in an organisation that is setting standards of excellence in delivering happy and successful education. The successful candidate will be based at our central office located next to East Croydon station with easy access to London Bridge and Victoria as well as fast access to the M25. Flexibility to travel to academies is required. About Us The Harris Federation is a leading large multi-academy trust in England for primary and secondary education. Our Harris primary and secondary academies across London and Essex are making a significant difference to the life chances of young people and our mission is to ensure that every student in a Harris Academy receives an outstanding education. With 51 academies in and around London, over 4,000 staff and 38,000 students, we are a successful and thriving organisation. Our people are at the heart of our success. Main Areas of Responsibility Delivery of a first line generalist HR advisory service to the Federation and Academies, providing up to date and informed HR guidance and support on HR policies, processes and systems. Escalate complex cases as appropriate to the Head of HR and HR Business Partners. Support with organisation development programmes; preparing documents, supporting planning, due diligence completion etc. Assist with end-to-end employee lifecycle processes. Prepare HR documents and create and maintain templates. Produce Management Information reports. Evaluate Job Descriptions and provide advice and guidance on salary bandings to ensure a consistent and fair approach. Effectively use the e-recruitment system to support a proactive responsive recruitment service for managers. Assist with the development and implementation of Human Resources policies and procedures. Work with the Head of HR and HR Business Partners to deliver HR calendar and review cycle activities and support HR initiatives including change management programmes, HR projects, case management etc. Undertake HR administrative tasks in support of the wider Team. Support the monthly Harris Federation payroll including payroll change processes. Assist with Employment Tribunal activities where required. Assist with visa, work permit and sponsorship queries, escalating where appropriate and liaising with the HR Advisor responsible for Sponsorship and Visas. Completing the annual employee sponsorship review in conjunction with the HR Advisor responsible for Sponsorship and Visas. Qualifications & Experience Educated to degree level or equivalent experience. CIPD part qualified or equivalent by experience. Experience of providing first line generalist HR advice. Good IT skills and knowledge including Microsoft Word and Excel and experience of producing reports and data analysis. Next Steps If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact to arrange a conversation with the Director. Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. You will need this when completing your application. Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you check the job information as per the listing on our careers site. Rewards & Benefits 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 to senior leadership. We look for talented individuals who share our vision for creating exceptional places of learning, and are committed to ensuring that every child in London has access to the best possible education. In addition to the opportunities for career progression, training and development, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. 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 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. Equal Opportunities The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.