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We are looking to appoint a Head of Maths and Physics at Harris Westminster Sixth Form, following the promotion of our current post-holder within the Harris Federation.

The Maths and Physics Faculty is well-established and successful but has room to grow further and flourish under a new Head of Faculty who is passionate about teaching and learning.

We are looking for an inspiring and energetic individual who is as passionate about developing their students as people as they are about their subject. As a Head of Faculty at Harris Westminster Sixth Form, you will join a dedicated and dynamic team of teachers and staff in supporting our fantastic students.

For an informal chat about the role, you are invited to phone the school and speak with Claire Scott, Head of School. Research shows that some applicants are put off if they don’t meet all criteria, especially women and people from a BAME background. We encourage and welcome any applicant who meets the majority of our criteria to apply.

Operational/Strategic Planning

• To develop faculty aims, objectives and strategic plans in line with the Sixth Form Improvement Plan.
• To contribute to the whole Sixth Form’s planning and self-evaluation activities.

Curriculum

• To lead the development of appropriate syllabuses, resources, schemes of work, marking policies and teaching strategies in the subject areas.
• To lead the process of curriculum development and implementation of change to ensure the continued relevance to the needs of students. This includes the development of resources, schemes of work, policies and strategies for raising achievement.

Staff Development

• To plan, direct and lead subject specific training within the faculty, as well as contribute to whole school professional training as appropriate.
• To continue personal development in the relevant areas, including subject knowledge and teaching methods and to ensure that other members of the faculty do the same.
• To work as a member of a designated team and to contribute positively to effective working relations within the Sixth Form.
• To take part in the Sixth Form’s staff development programme by participating in arrangements for further training and professional development.

Please see job pack for full list.

The successful candidate will have:

• Successful experience teaching Maths & Further Maths or Physics at sixth form level with excellent outcomes at A Level.
• Understanding of theory and practice of effective teaching and learning.
• Experience of observing teaching and giving feedback
• Understanding of how the most-able students learn.
• Understanding of the importance of having high expectations for all students, both of behaviour and academic achievement.
• Understanding of inclusive provision and practices which offer equality of access to the curriculum for all students, including special educational needs and English as an additional language.
• Knowledge and experience of writing schemes of work, lesson plans, developing resources and assessing students’ work.
• Understanding the importance of being a Tutor.

Please see job pack for full list.

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact us via e-mail, or call to arrange a conversation.

Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. You will need this when completing your application.

Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you check the job information as per the listing on our careers site.

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 to senior leadership.

We look for talented individuals who share our vision for creating exceptional places of learning, and are committed to ensuring that every child in London has access to the best possible education.

In addition to the opportunities for career progression, training and development, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, electric car scheme and many other benefits.

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. Before applying, please review our Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders.

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.