Assistant Principal – Teacher Development

Assistant Principal – Teacher Development (English or Mathematics specialism) We are seeking an outstanding Assistant Principal for Teacher Development, specialising in English or Mathematics, to work within our high performing Academy. About This Opportunity Harris City Academy Crystal Palace is a mixed Academy for 1,300 students aged 11-18, with a large sixth form of nearly 400 students. The Academy has four consecutive Outstanding judgments by Ofsted, with the most recent inspection in 2025 finding the Academy to be Outstanding in every category. We are a consistently high performing school. Our motto, ‘All Can Achieve', encapsulates our vision that all members of the Academy community are supported and encouraged to achieve their absolute potential. We believe that a well‑supported and valued staff body is the key to our success. Main Areas of Responsibility Collaborating as a member of the Academy Leadership Team to build a shared vision of excellence and high standards for all students Oversight and leadership of teacher development, with a particular focus on Early Career Teachers and Initial Teacher Training Raising standards of student attainment and monitoring the effectiveness of learning and teaching within the Academy Strengthening the Academy's organisational capacity by contributing to its effective day‑to‑day management Participating in regular Academy self‑review and striving for continuous improvement in all aspects of the Academy's work Facilitating and encouraging a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential Sharing and supporting the Academy's responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth Supporting and participating in the work of the Harris Federation What We Are Looking For QTS (or equivalent) and a good undergraduate degree Extensive teaching experience Knowledge and understanding of sixth‑form specific activities such as UCAS Clear knowledge and understanding of current educational issues Minimum of four years teaching experience, with at least two years at subject leadership level Substantial and recent teaching experience at KS4 and KS5 Proven success in raising achievement as a subject leader across at least two key stages Experience of leading, supporting and managing others, both individuals and teams, ensuring high‑quality performance Successful experience in implementing monitoring, evaluation and review processes to improve the quality of teaching and learning What We Can Offer You Senior Leader Development: With Harris you will join a large network of like‑minded senior leaders and have opportunities to learn from colleagues who are some of the best senior leaders in the country. Our senior leaders can benefit from tailored professional development programmes via the Harris Institute of Teaching and Leadership, enabling you to develop your pedagogy, leadership skills and drive school improvement. Flexible Working: We are committed to fostering a positive and supportive working environment for our staff, recognising that achieving a balance between professional and personal responsibilities is essential. Benefits Competitive rewards and benefits package, including Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Teachers Pension Scheme, Wellbeing Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme 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 young people. 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 and are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment. Recruitment of ex‑offenders statement All candidates will undergo the normal background checks as part of the recruitment process, in line with the Harris Federation policy. Application Please submit your application via the Harris Careers website before the closing date. The application can be saved, updated, and completed at any time. After saving, you will receive an email confirmation. #J-18808-Ljbffr