About Us
Harris Academy Bermondsey is a girls' school with drive and ambition in the heart of London. Our students achieve the very highest standards in their education. Ofsted rated us as Outstanding in every one of their categories in November 2019.
We are passionate about making a difference to the lives of our young women, ensuring that they have every opportunity to succeed by identifying and nurturing each one's individual talents.
Our well-qualified teachers and highly effective support staff are committed to providing an education that ensures every girl achieves excellence and becomes a leader, within a safe and happy learning environment.
HAB is a diverse and inclusive comprehensive school for girls in central London. Many HAB girls are from disadvantaged backgrounds, but all study the EBacc and are prepared for university so as to compete with their more advantaged peers. HAB teachers and support staff are uncompromising and caring in achieving this.
Main Areas of Responsibility
The main responsibilities of your role will be:
- Create an inspiring and creative learning environment that will enhance every students' learning experience;
- Work to the Teacher Standards;
- Follow Academy rules, procedures and processes.
- Support every pupil to achieve their full potential and become a confident, resilient and compassionate individual who can make a positive contribution to society;
- Teach the students in a way that is imaginative, creative and inspiring, appropriate to their age and stage of development;
- Plan your teaching by incorporating into your activities a variety of styles and approaches;
- Lead well-structured instrumental lessons and be able to think on your feet;
- Demonstrate a clear understanding of your specialist instrument;
- Prepare students for Exams;
- Have experience in teaching beginners on your specialist instrument(s);
- Monitor and evaluate students' learning, asking for regular feedback from line managers, other colleagues, students and parents;
- Reflect upon, evaluate and progress your own teaching.
- Source resources that will enhance teaching and learning and regularly seek to utilise these in lessons;
- Demonstrate good behaviour management;
- Provide feedback to the Line Manager on the student progress;
- Take an active part in participating in any Performance Events organized by the Music Academy;
- Report immediately any safeguarding concerns following Academy procedure;
- Be vigilant in reporting all matters relating to health and safety and to take responsibility for your own personal health and safety.
- Support KS4 GCSE students and teachers where necessary.
- Take part in all-staff training e.g. safeguarding.
Qualifications & Experience
We are looking to recruit an experienced, talented, energetic, reliable and inspiring individual to be part of the peripatetic music team. Candidates need to be able to perform confidently to a high level as well as demonstrating a passion for teaching young people.
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 and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.