Performing Arts Teacher

We would like to appoint a dynamic and inspirational qualified teacher of Performing Arts. We are looking for an effective and enthusiastic classroom teacher who will be able to complement our dedicated team of outstanding practitioners.

Harris Academy Tottenham is an Outstanding academy with a Specialism in Mathematics and Enterprise. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an excellent team who are providing exceptional outcomes for students from 3-18 years of age.

About you:

The ideal candidate will have excellent subject knowledge and will be creative and passionate about sharing that knowledge with our students. Holding QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree, you will be committed to attaining the highest standards and expecting excellence from our young people. As the academy grows you will be part of a team that will deliver and lead the subject through a variety of innovative approaches including curriculum design, teaching strategies, use of technology and intervention programmes that will create an environment where every classroom offers outstanding provision for students.

In selecting a teacher to join our team we will be looking for an aspirational person, able to be a key player in developing an exceptional academy: someone with the ability to help build the commitment of all stakeholders to a culture of constant excellence.

We will make a commitment to providing you with the highest quality CPD, both within the Academy and through the Harris Federation, this will ensure that you are always at the forefront of teaching and learning innovation.

Why work at Harris Academy Tottenham?

• "Teachers have high aspirations. Their enthusiasm for their subject is infectious, and this motivates pupils to want to achieve well." OFSTED - 2017
• The opportunity to be part of a new and growing academy at the centre of the regeneration in Haringey
• A calm, well-disciplined yet positive and innovative learning environment
• Excellent facilities and resources for all colleagues and students
• Superb professional development, including a thorough induction programme, and promotion opportunities both within the academy and through the Harris Federation; this will ensure that you are always at the forefront of teaching and learning innovation.

As part of the Harris Federation, you can expect to work in an atmosphere of mutual support and co-operation. If you are committed to the learning and wellbeing of young people, we welcome your application.

Are you an Aspiring Middle Leader?

At Harris, we have a strong culture of school improvement, and professional development is at the heart of the Federation. We can offer you the opportunity to gain your NPQML, a qualification that provides a national recognition of your leadership development and professional achievement as a middle leader. This programme is for teachers aspiring to take up middle leadership positions, and led by some of the most talented principals in the country who are highly experienced in improving outcomes for pupils and students. Find out more on our website.

For NQTs, we provide our highly successful Harris Federation NQT programme where you will train alongside other NQTs from across the Federation. This enables aspiring teachers to support and learn from each other, in the true collaborative spirit of Harris. There is a structure of support and challenge with customised professional learning, and every NQT has a professional mentor.

Harris academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. In line with our commitments to safeguarding, the Harris Federation uses preferred agencies and is unable to work with any agencies where Terms of Business have not been agreed by both parties prior to an engagement.