Head of Academy
Harris Primary Free School Peckham
Southwark
- Expired
- Salary:
- Salary starting from L15
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2015
- Apply by:
- 1 May 2015
Job overview
Salary starting from L15 – To be negotiated according to experience and expertise. Benefits include: Harris Allowance + Performance Bonus + Private Medical Insurance and other benefits.
A great opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and inspirational leader to become Head of Academy at Harris Primary Free School Peckham. The Academy was judged outstanding by Ofsted in March 2014 in its second year of opening. In September 2015 it will have children up to Y3 and will grow by two classes each year for the next three years.
We are looking for an excellent practitioner with strong leadership skills to help us grow and develop this Academy and build on the fantastic start it has made. The successful candidate must lead by example and have high expectations of staff and pupils.
The Head of Academy will work alongside an Executive Principal who has led outstanding schools and can draw on the central support of the Federation to develop a strong ethos and secure the highest standards. The post is suitable for leaders who have substantial senior experience but want a step before taking on a full headteacher role.
In addition to the salary benefits outlined, we can offer exceptional professional development opportunities. We are able to offer accredited Leadership Training opportunities provided by Harris Federation Teaching School.
If you would like to discuss the position in confidence, please call Fi Kelly, Executive Principal, on 020 8253 7777.
For more information please visit the Harris Federation website: www.harriscareers.org.uk
To request an application please contact: Beth Anderson, PA to the Primary Director at: paprimarydirector@harrisfederation.org.uk
Application closing date: Friday 1st May, 2015 - 12.00 noon
Interview date: Wednesday 6th May, 2015
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Attached documents
About Harris Primary Free School Peckham
School summary
Harris Primary Free School Peckham opened in 2012 to meet the demand for high quality primary school places in Southwark, and now educates children from Reception to Year 6. We have a superb team of teachers and support staff, all of whom are experts in primary education. We are an academy that values and invests in staff, excellent training, development, and planned career progression. We are a team of ordinary individuals who genuinely enjoy working together to create extraordinary outcomes.
As well as focusing on helping our pupils become confident readers, writers and mathematicians, we will also be ensuring that, as our pupils progress through the school there is a range of music, drama and sporting activities for them to choose from.
We are proud to be part of a vibrant and supportive international community and are keen that parents and families play an active part in our school life.
Our building is smart and modern, and we are fortunate enough to have a lovely playground and excellent equipment and facilities.
Academy Ethos
Our aim is to make sure that, from the first day of their education, our pupils have a truly happy experience of school. This means teaching them to become confident learners and nurturing each child’s personality and character.
Whatever a child’s background or starting point, we want to make sure that they finish Year 6 with the academic skills, social skills and knowledge necessary to succeed. Every lesson at our school is creative and there is plenty of time for children to think, to play, to discover and wonder.
Each child is taught in the way that suits them best and we step in quickly if a change is needed. For some children, this might involve one-to-one support if they are finding something difficult and for others it could mean stretching them more to keep them interested.
Our school is relaxed and comfortable but pupils know that good behaviour is expected of them and are taught to respect each other and their teachers. They are frequently praised and rewarded for trying their best and for being kind, hard-working and well-behaved.
Our school is friendly and welcoming and we always make sure that every pupil has at least one friend.
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