Director of Sixth Form

About Us At Harris Girls Academy Bromley we have built a school community where we hold character and academic excellence in equally high regard. Progress 8 for the school was in the top 100 in the country lasAt year, and we were the only school from this group with a student body that has above average disadvantage, and below average EAL. Learning, curriculum, and pedagogy is exemplary here. Although we believe that these results lead to a tangible improvement in the opportunities of our young people we are equally proud of the way we see our students conduct themselves in our classrooms and corridors on the day to day. In the commitment they demonstrate in the library and the drama studio, or in the resilience they demonstrate in the sports hall and the textiles room. It is a privilege to teach students at Bromley. We believe that we have built something special here through a leadership at all levels philosophy of constant improvement, and listening to our students, staff, and wider community. Leadership at HGABR means constantly reviewing and reinventing our approach, as we respond to the new opportunities and challenges of our young people present and seek to improve the education they receive. Leadership at HGABR considers that the academy exists as an important community organisation that has an impact on a significant number of lives, and we believe that stewarding this organisation is a responsibility that requires dedication and excellence from us. Main Areas of Responsibility Your responsibilities will include: To create a true learning institution in the academy at all levels To play a major role in formulating the aims, objectives and shared vision of the academy To lead the development and maintenance of a high quality positive learning environment To take full responsibility for all aspects of teaching and learning in your key area of responsibility To ensure high quality teaching across the academy To work with colleagues to ensure data is used effectively and consistently To work with the SLT to lead the assessment and reporting programme To support staff in making sure high quality intervention programmes are in place To support colleagues and subject leaders in developing schemes of learning With the SLT, to develop strategies to enhance teachers’ ability to learn and to develop advanced teaching skills To raise students’ aspirations and achievement To ensure the highest standards of achievement for all students To ensure the entitlement of all students to have equal access to and participation in all aspects of the curriculum. To ensure the efficient and effective provision of cross curricular skills, knowledge and understanding To identify and monitor successful learning outcomes To monitor, review and evaluate teaching and learning and classroom practice To maintain an informed view of standards and of the quality of teaching across the academy To challenge under-performance at all levels and throughout all departments To establish, and maintain, the highest possible standards of behaviour, learning and attainment To demonstrate and articulate high expectations and set aspirational targets To act as a role model in the provision of high quality learning, teaching and assessment To coordinate the activities of staff To lead and manage staff in an appropriate manner To assist in the implementation of effective procedures to support teachers who are underperforming To maintain high morale amongst staff and set an example of professional standards and leadership To contribute to the recruitment, training, deployment and professional development of staff To promote and sustain effective management of the Academy environment To provide information about the work and performance of staff To chair meetings Qualifications & Experience We would like to hear from you if you have: QTS (or equivalent) and a good undergraduate degree Extensive teaching experience Outstanding teaching practice Successful management experience as Head of Department or member of the SLT Experience of writing department SEF Experience of lesson observations and giving feedback Experience of improvement planning Experience of implementing a range of strategies to raise student achievement, with evidence of success Contribution to impact on the quality of learning and teaching and curriculum Experience of developing and sustaining positive relationships with students, parents, staff and the Governing Body to build consensus support and capacity Proven track record of managing and implementing change in relation to teaching practices and standards A track record of success in leadership and management 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

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