Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Passionate about inspiring young people? Join us in inspiring the lively little learners at Harris Primary Academy Kenley as a Class Teacher. Our dedicated team provides a supportive network both onsite and across the Federation to ensure all staff feel encouraged to do their best. You will be part of a community of dedicated, friendly staff committed to creating and maintaining a supportive and thriving learning environment.

The Harris Federation is one of the highest performing multi-academy trusts in the country. In Primary education, our Academies have been judged the top performing group of schools compared to all other local authorities and academy trusts in England in 2015, 2016, and 2017 by the Education Policy Institute. Harris Primary Academy Kenley is an outstanding school, recognised not only for academic achievements but also for the diligence, politeness, and inquisitive nature of its pupils. Our talented and dedicated staff, supported by parents and the wider community, believe all children deserve the very best education and every opportunity life has to offer.

We seek talented individuals who want to be part of transforming education in London and helping create exceptional places of learning. As a Class Teacher, you will:
- Have regard to the school curriculum and promote the development of pupils’ abilities and aptitudes
- Plan and prepare courses and lessons
- Teach pupils according to their educational needs
- Set and mark work carried out by pupils both in school and at home
- Assess, record, and report on pupils’ development, progress, and attainment
- Disseminate high quality teaching pedagogy and practice to secure consistently good or outstanding teaching and learning
- Commit to ongoing professional development
- Contribute to the wider life of the academy
- Maintain a dynamic and inspiring learning environment
- Be innovative, highly motivated, and eager
- Work well as part of a team with good interpersonal skills

Experience
Successful experience of teaching the primary curriculum. Good understanding of current theory and best practice in teaching and learning, particularly related to achieving high rates of progress for primary age children.

About you
Innovative, highly motivated, and eager to contribute to a thriving learning environment. Good interpersonal skills and able to work effectively as part of a team. Committed to ongoing professional development and sharing best practice.

Qualifications
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent and an undergraduate degree. Good subject knowledge of the core National Curriculum. Understanding of child development and progression and how this impacts planning. Knowledge of effective behaviour management strategies in line with school policy. Awareness of equal opportunity issues and how to address them in schools. Excellent written and oral communication skills.