2ic Mathematics and Key Stage Lead

**ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY**
Are you looking for your next step in teaching? We are looking for a qualified, experienced Maths teacher to join Harris Academy Orpington as 2iC of Mathematics and Key Stage Lead.

The post would suit an ambitious and outstanding teacher of mathematics (to A level is preferred) to help lead one of the core school departments, develop their knowledge of strategic curriculum development, learning and continue to raise standards in Maths at each key stage.

This role is **not suitable for ECTs**.
**WORKING WITH US**
Harris Academy Orpington opened in September 2016, joining the highly successful Federation of Harris academies in London and the senior leaders here are experienced in creating and running great schools and that is what we are doing in BR5. We are a community school that serves families in and around Orpington and we are well on our way towards providing an outstanding education for the students who come here. We want out students to succeed and have choices in their lives; to take control of their futures and achieve beyond their dreams. We are **ambitious**, **tenacious** and **enterprising** and committed to helping our students succeed. Our work as a Health Science Specialist school, with students being given access to recognised professional qualifications, work experience and careers is unique and is designed to help and support the whole community who are regularly invited into the Academy to hear from guest speakers.

We have the most incredible facilities; with brand new science labs, 3 Main Halls, Dance Studios, 3 Astro Turfs, Drama Studios, dedicated Art and DT blocks, we are incredibly proud of the work that our students do here. We have developed a curriculum that is ambitious and broad. We believe in the need to nurture an appreciation of human creativity and achievement and have designed a curriculum that does just that.

We aim to ensure that every student is inspired and supported to achieve his/her personal best and learning comes first. Our motto is **“Together We Can”** and if you are interested in joining us, we would be very keen to meet you.
**MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY**
The purpose of your role will be:

- To ensure the provision of an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students in the agreed key stage, in accordance with the academy aims and policies, as determined by the Principal and Governing Body.
- To assist the Subject Coordinator to ensure agreed tutor programme is implemented and that tutors are effective in their role.

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

- **Staff development**(including assisting in recruiting, building and managing an effective team of motivated staff)
- **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)
- **Pastoral system** (including being a form tutor to a selected group of students)
- **Teaching**, including acting as an outstanding role model

**WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR**
- Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree
- Have a minimum of one year's teaching experience
- Understanding of theory and practice of effective teaching and learning.
- Knowledge of National curriculum requirements at KS3, KS4 and KS5.
- Have proven success in raising achievement.
- Show a high level of ICT skills and experience of how new technologies can be used to raise achievement
- Have recent experience of involvement in innovative curriculum development
- Show good understanding of creative whole school strategies for improving literacy and numeracy and the importance of this in raising achievement
- Have experience of embedding innovative strategies for Assessment for Learning and Learning to Learn.
- Be willing to use coaching as a model for ensuring on-going professional development.
- Have a proven ability to identify and implement strategies to raise standards of Teaching and Learning.

**WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU** Teacher Development**

At Harris, we have curated professional development pathways that will guide you towards achieving your career ambitions. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. With a strong network of passionate educators, expert development initiatives and a multitude of opportunities for career progression, your journey with Harris could be the most rewarding one yet.

We offer a wide range of high quality teacher professional development programmes via the Harris Institute of Teaching and Leadership. Find out more here.

**Flexible Working**

We are committed to fostering a positive and supportive working environment for our staff, recognising that achieving a balance between professional and personal responsibilities is essential. We understand that each individual’s circumstances