Location
London, Harris Primary Academy Benson, Croydon

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 Benson 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.

Harris Primary Benson is an established Primary Academy for local children in Croydon, opened in 2013. Our core belief is that any child thrives when they are consistently happy and safe at school. We provide an enriched and engaging curriculum offering a vast range of challenging learning opportunities. Our children are supported to be the best they can be by our dedicated teachers and support staff.

We look for talented individuals who want to be part of transforming education in London and helping create exceptional places of learning. You will have regard to the curriculum and promote the development of pupils’ abilities and aptitudes, plan and prepare courses and lessons, teach according to pupils’ educational needs, set and mark work, assess and report on pupil progress, and contribute to the wider life of the academy. You will maintain a dynamic and inspiring learning environment, disseminate high-quality teaching pedagogy, and be committed to ongoing professional development. Innovation, motivation, and strong interpersonal skills are essential to work effectively as part of our team.

Experience
Successful experience of teaching the primary curriculum with a good understanding of current theory and best practice in teaching and learning, particularly related to achieving high progress rates for primary-aged children.

About you
Innovative, highly motivated, and eager to contribute to a supportive learning environment. Good interpersonal skills and able to work well as part of a team. Committed to ongoing professional development and maintaining high standards of teaching and learning.

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.