Coordinator of Ks3 English

**Summary**
**About Us**
Our core values of determination, integrity, curiosity and empathy** **inspire and nurture a passion for learning and success with a strong sense of inclusivity, individuality and responsibility. We use our voices purposefully as global citizens.

The foundations of achieving our vision are:

- **Outstanding curriculum**, with outstanding quality and breadth of education
- **Exceptional teachers** who support students' passion for learning with the tools **for success for every individual**:

- **Relationships, routines and recognition** that lead to a sense of belonging, wellbeing, mutual respect and exemplary behaviour both within Harris Lowe Academy Willesden and in our local community
- **Post-16** excellence with a broad range of pathways, sporting academies and inspiring student leaders
- **Arts and sports** specialisms that embed essential skills and enable exceptional performance

Our** **moral purpose** is to ensure our students and staff have access to the best possible futures and contribute positively to society through an outstanding careers/development programme, excellent leadership, and coaching.

From its origins as the first city academy, the exceptional education we provide takes advantage of the opportunities offered by our privileged location and facilities in the most vibrant, multi-cultural city in the world. The enthusiasm, discipline and ambition of our students combined with the high expectations, outstanding teaching and creative dedication of our staff makes our vision a reality.
**Main Areas of Responsibility**
The purpose of your role will be:

- To ensure that the relevant curriculum for the key stage is varied and personalised, with a rich range of extra-curricular opportunities and activities to supplement the timetabled sessions.
- To ensure, alongside the Director of Learning, the provision of an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students in the key stage, in accordance with the Academy aims and policies, as determined by the Line Manager, including planning and implementation of any changes to the specification.
- To mentor and coach an NQT or TF colleague to ensure successful achievement of QTS/NQT status

Your main areas of responsibility will fall under the areas of:

- Student outcomes (including assisting the director in ensuring the effective operation of target setting, monitoring and evaluation systems and the input and maintenance of accurate student data in the key stage)
- Pastoral system (including being a form tutor to a selected group of students)
- Teaching, including acting as an outstanding role model

**Qualifications & Experience**
- Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree.
- Have successful teaching experience at secondary level, ideally including experience in multi-ethnic urban schools and/or in an 11-18 school.
- Understand the theory and practice of effective teaching and learning.
- Have of National Curriculum requirements at KS3 and KS4, particularly in the relevant key stage.
- Understand the importance of having high expectations for all students, both of behaviour and academic achievement. Understand inclusive provision and practices which offer equality of access to the curriculum for all students, including SEN, EAL and high achievers.
- Have knowledge and experience of writing lesson plans, developing resources and assessing students work.
- Understand the importance of being a Tutor.

**Next Steps**

**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, and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.
**Safeguarding Notice**
**Equal Opportunities**

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.

Job Reference: HF05269-HLAW