Closing date

31/12/2099

Start date

Negotiable

Contract type

Talent Network

Employment type

Full-Time

Actual salary

Based on experience

London weighting

Inner

Harris allowance

Not Applicable

Job number

HFGA00018

Talent Network: Senior Leadership (SLT)

Leadership Scale + Teachers Pension Scheme + Harris Benefits

Summary

Join our talent network today and stay connected about new job opportunities suitable for Senior Leaders across our growing academy network.

Complete a short online registration with your email and tell us a bit about yourself, and we'll keep you informed about relevant job opportunities.

About Us

We are the leading large multi-academy trust in the country.

Our focus is on rapid school improvement and transforming education for some of the most disadvantaged young people across London.

We have 55 academies, educating over 44,000 students. We are a Federation rather than a chain, and the autonomy of our Principals, and their individual schools is at the heart of our success.

You will have the opportunity to join a Federation with over 80 highly experienced school leaders, all of whom are committed to working together and transforming lives across London. We believe we are at the forefront of nurturing and developing academy leaders.

We have proven success both in the classroom and in developing exceptional leadership. By joining us in a senior leadership role, you will role model our vision and values, and will be crucial in developing, implementing, and maintaining strategic and operational decisions.

Main Areas of Responsibility

As a Senior Leader, you will need to provide the leadership and management necessary to secure high quality teaching and learning to raise standards of achievement.

Qualifications & Experience

The successful applicant must have a proven track record of school improvement, and have gained successful previous experience in leading, or as part of, an SLT to transform a school and raise outcomes. We are looking for a strong communicator who can demonstrate strengths in engaging with and inspiring not just staff, but also students and parents of the local community. You will provide the leadership and management necessary to secure high quality teaching and learning to further raise standards of achievement.

We are looking for an experienced senior leader who ideally has:

  • Qualified Teacher Status, Degree, Further relevant professional studies
  • Relevant Further Degree or NPQH
  • Thorough knowledge and understanding of current curriculum developments and how pupils learn
  • Leadership in curriculum development and in monitoring and evaluation strategies
  • Proven track record of raising attainment in an urban, multi-ethnic environment
  • Track record of raising standards in English and Mathematics and good knowledge of raising standards in Literacy and Numeracy

Next Steps

If you are a primary or secondary school leader, or an experienced member of SLT, register to join our senior leadership talent network. A member of our Talent Acquisition Team will contact you to discuss future job opportunities within our academy network.

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.

Safeguarding Notice

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

Equal Opportunities

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

We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.

Before you start your application...

Email communication

Please remember to check your junk mail folders for our email communications. You will receive a confirmation email once you submit, or save the progress, of your application. Please check your junk/spam folder and add us to your safe senders list to ensure all future email communication is received. This is important to ensure you are kept up to date on the status of your application and to avoid delays in the recruitment process.

Applying online

We strongly advise that you complete the personal information section first and then save the progress of your application. You can return at any time to update and complete the rest of the application. Please ensure you regularly save the progress of your application to avoid losing any data.

Once saved, you will receive an email with instruction on how to retrieve your application using a unique code.

To submit an application, you’ll need to have ready:

  • Personal information about you
  • Details of your education and employment history
  • Details of any qualifications and training gained
  • A CV and/or supporting statement to upload

Using your CV or LinkedIn profile to apply:

To reduce the application time, you will have the option to upload a CV or use your LinkedIn profile when applying for the job. The information in your CV or LinkedIn profile will auto populate the relevant sections of the online application, but please ensure you check this before submitting.

If you have applied to work with us before, you can reuse and update an existing application.

Need any help and support?

Visit our Help and Support page for FAQs and support with completing your application.

We look forward to receiving your application.