Head of Literacy

Harris City Academy Crystal Palace

Location: London, United Kingdom

Category: Education

Salary: 37,913 - 55,494 GBP / yearly

Full-time

Job Description

We are seeking an outstanding Head of Literacy to work within our high performing Academy.

Responsibilities

Being accountable for and raising standards of student attainment and achievement within Literacy and monitoring and supporting student progress.
Developing and enhancing the teaching practice of other teachers in the subject area
Ensuring the provision of an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum within Literacy
Leading, managing and developing the subject.
Managing and deploying staff and resources within the subject area
Implementing and delivering an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students
Monitoring and supporting the overall progress and development of students as a teacher
Facilitating and encouraging a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential

Qualifications

QTS (or equivalent) and a good, relevant undergraduate degree
Evidence of successful teaching experience
Teaching experience in key stages 3, 4 and 5 (or equivalent)
Evidence of outstanding teaching and learning
The ability to use ICT effectively to engage students
An understanding of how to use assessment to inform planning for good teaching and learning
The ability to differentiate materials to meet the needs of learners
Evidence of pastoral experience
Experience of being a form tutor
The ability to offer an extra-curricular activity
Evidence of good classroom management skills.

Perks & 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.

Why Join Us?

At Harris City Academy Crystal Palace, we aim to prepare young people for an ever-changing world that values self-confident, well-educated and enterprising people.