Teacher of Psychology

WORKING WITH US

Harris Rainham Sixth Form is a new and ambitious Sixth Form for the young people of Rainham and the surrounding areas. We opened with our first group of year 12 students in September 2023 and this was the culmination of seven years of work to open this academic sixth form. For too long, Rainham students have had to travel to access high quality Post 16 education. This is no longer the case. The students of Rainham now have an ambitious and highly aspirational sixth form that will enable our young people to access the best universities, apprenticeships and employment opportunities that exist.

Our mission is to enable our students to develop the knowledge and skills to flourish in the modern world. There are a number of features of our Academy that make us unique and different to other post 16 providers. These include:

• An Academy that is large enough to provide a wide-ranging curriculum but small enough for all our students to be known as individuals. This means we are able to provide the care, support and guidance that is needed at this exciting and challenging educational stage.
• A curriculum that develops our students' academic potential, enables them to develop their character and develops their understanding od the world around them. Whether this is through our electives programme, our competitive guilds or through our societies.
• High quality teaching from passionate subject experts. Our teachers are passionate about their subjects and focus on challenging our students through high quality explanations, rigorous questioning and our PLP approach to independent study.
• An Academy that works closely with Harris Academy Rainham and other Sixth Forms across the Harris Federation enabling us to provide opportunities such as the Harris Experience Advanced, Oxbridge mentoring and support and extensive extra-curricular and sporting opportunities.

Our new state of the art building has been especially designed to deliver a Sixth Form education. We are privileged to be able to work in such a wonderful environment.

Harris Rainham Sixth Form is a fantastic place to work and learn and we look forward to sharing this with you. Please get in touch if you would like to learn more about us.

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

We are currently looking to appoint a dedicated and inspiring Teacher of Psychology.

At Harris Rainham Sixth Form, you will join a dedicated team of teachers and staff supporting our excellent students. If you are looking for an opportunity to grow, inspire and develop, this may be the role for you.

Harris Rainham Sixth Form is open to flexible working so full and part time applications are welcome. We are looking for a strong communicator with proven skills in engaging with, inspiring and motivating, not just the school community but the wider community.

CLICK HERE FOR A FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION.

MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

The purpose of your role will be:

• To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students and to support a designated curriculum area as appropriate.
• To monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as a teacher/form tutor
• To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential
• To contribute to raising standards of student attainment
• To share and support the academy's responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth

Your main areas of responsibility will fall under the areas of:

• Operational and strategic planning (including lesson planning, developing resources and syllabuses, and contributing to the departmental plan)
• Curriculum planning
• Staff development (including continuing professional development and engaging fully in the Performance Management Review process)
• Quality assurance (including contributing to the process of monitoring and evaluating the subject area)
• Management of information (including maintaining appropriate records and tracking student progress)
• Communications with students, parents and other stakeholders
• Pastoral system (including being a form tutor to a selected group of students)
• Teaching, ensuring a high quality learning experience for students

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The successful candidate will:

• Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree
• Have successful teaching experience at secondary level (can be teaching practice), ideally including experience in multi-ethnic urban schools and of working in an 11-18 school
• Understand the theory and practice of effective teaching and learning
• Understand the importance of high expectations and equality of access for all students, and of being a tutor
• Have knowledge of National Curriculum requirements at KS3 and KS4, and of writing lesson plans, developing resources and assessing students' work
• Be able to work as part of a team and to develop and maintain positive relationships with all staff
• Have a good level of ICT skills, ideally including innovative use of interactive white boards
• Be able to create a motivating and safe learning environment for all students
• Be able to communicate positively with parents, carers and other external agencies where necessary
• Have good written and spoken communication skills
• Be able to lead and manage their own work effectively
• Have excellent time management skills
• Be able to motivate students and raise their aspirations through a range of strategies

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

Teacher Development

At Harris, we have curated professional development pathways that will guide you towards achieving your career ambitions. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. With a strong network of passionate educators, expert development initiatives and a multitude of opportunities for career progression, your journey with Harris could be the most rewarding one yet.

We offer a wide range of high quality teacher professional development programmes via the Harris Institute of Teaching and Leadership. Find out more here.

Flexible Working

We are committed to fostering a positive and supportive working environment for our staff, recognising that achieving a balance between professional and personal responsibilities is essential. We understand that each individual's circumstances are unique, which is why we offer flexible working options that can be adapted to meet the needs of both the academy and our employees.

Benefits

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance (usually £2,000 for Inner London and £1,500 for Outer London), a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Teachers Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, 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, an online search, 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.

APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION

Thank you for your interest in this position. If you would like to discuss this opportunity, or to request a visit, please email the academy via the Why work page on harriscareers.

Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be help you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website.