A Level Biology Lead

1 month ago

Beckenham, Greater London, United Kingdom Harris Academy Beckenham Full time

We are looking for a qualified teacher with subject leadership experience to join Harris Academy Beckenham as Leader of A Level Biology, covering maternity leave to August 2025.

You will join an open and supportive team in establishing outstanding provision within Biology. This will include all programmes, systems and structures taking account of the academy's vision and values leading to outstanding teaching and learning.

About 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)

We invest in training and resources for our staff to help them make lessons fun, interesting and engaging. Class sizes are kept as small as possible and we place a firm emphasis on good behaviour so that students can learn in a calm and orderly environment.

It is our ethos of "Aspire, Discover, Achieve" that was recognised and praised in our recent inspection, and which contributed to Harris Academy Beckenham being judged as 'outstanding' in every category. In addition, the outstanding progress made by our students, placing us as the most successful school in Bromley (Progress , vastly impressed the inspectors.

We have a harmonious community with excellent relationships between students and staff, and our students have a focused and mature attitude towards their academic studies.

Main Areas of Responsibility

The main responsibilities of your role will be:

To establish outstanding provision within the subject area. This to include all programmes, systems and structures taking account of the academy's vision and values leading to outstanding teaching and learning.To be accountable for student progress and development in the subject area across Sixth form, including meeting student achievement targets for subject areas which are agreed by the Principal and the Governing Body.To ensure high standards of teaching and learning across the subject area through continuously, developing and enhancing the quality of teaching and learning.To ensure the provision of an appropriately engaging, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students in the subject area, in accordance with the academy aims and policies, as determined by the Principal and Governing Body.To ensure that all school policies and procedures are implemented and applied consistently by all colleagues in the subject area.To effectively and efficiently manage and deploy teaching/support staff, financial and physical resources across the subject area, with the support and working alongside the MLG/ALG.To lead development for literacy, within subject areas, to raise standards of Literacy across the Academy.Qualifications & Experience

The successful candidate will:

Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree, and, ideally, further qualifications and evidence of continuous self-development and updated knowledge in relevant areasHave a minimum of three years' teaching experience, ideally including KS5 and in multi-ethnic urban schoolsUnderstand the theory and practice of effective teaching and learningHave knowledge of National Curriculum requirements at KS3, KS4, and KS5Have experience of delivering high quality INSET to teaching staff within subject area, and of using coaching as a model for ensuring ongoing professional developmentIdeally, be able to show evidence of leading, supporting and managing others, both individuals and teams, ensuring high quality performanceBe able to prove their success in raising achievement as a subject leader or classroom practitionerHave successful experience of processes of monitoring, evaluation and review that provide performance data that can be used to improve the quality of teaching and learningHave a good level of ICT skills and experience of how new technologies can be used to raise achievementHave recent experience of involvement in innovative curriculum developmentHave ideas of how Language, Literacy and Numeracy can be used across the curriculum to raise standardsHave experience of embedding innovative strategies for improving teaching and learning and of managing and implementing change successfullyNext Steps

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation.

Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website.

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.

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, 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.Safeguarding Notice

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

Equal Opportunities

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.

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