Head of Academy

Benefits

Substantial & generous salary based on experience and expertise, discretionary performance bonuses, private medical cover, Harris Benefits.

Harris Science Academy East London are looking to appoint a Head of Academy for the new academic year. We are seeking an exceptional, experienced leader with a passion for transforming lives and driving educational excellence. This is a unique opportunity to lead a school where collaboration, challenge, and the pursuit of excellence are at the heart of everything we do.

As Head of Academy, you will need to provide the leadership and management necessary to secure high‑quality teaching and learning to raise standards of achievement.

• There is a positive ethos that reflects the academy’s commitment to high achievement, effective teaching, and learning, and good relationships.
• Staff, governors and parents have confidence in the leadership and management of the academy.
• Staff and governors recognise their accountability and contribute to the development and successful implementation of policies and practices.
• The life of the academy and the curriculum effectively promote students’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development and prepare them for transition into secondary school and subsequent adult life.
• Effectiveness is kept under rigorous review, and links with the wider community contribute to students’ attainment and personal development.
• Efficient and effective use of staff, accommodation and resources is achieved.
• Delegated responsibilities ensure finance and administration are effective and the carefully costed development plan is focused on improving educational outcomes.

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.

• 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.