Job description
We are looking for a qualified, experienced teacher, who is able to teach Further Maths, to join Harris Academy Purley as Key Stage 5 Lead for Mathematics.
Joining our Director of Learning, you will be responsible for student progress and development in the subject area across Key Stage 5 including meeting student achievement targets for the key stage.
The successful candidate will:
Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree.
- Have successful teaching experience at secondary level, ideally including experience in multi-ethnic urban schools and/or in an 11-18 school.
- Understand the theory and practice of effective teaching and learning.
- Have of National Curriculum requirements at KS3 and KS4, particularly in the relevant key stage.
Understand the importance of having high expectations for all students, both of behaviour and academic achievement. Understand inclusive provision and practices which offer equality of access to the curriculum for all students, including SEN, EAL and high achievers.
- Have knowledge and experience of writing lesson plans, developing resources and assessing students work.
- Understand the importance of being a Tutor.
Benefits
Annual Loyalty Bonus + Pension Scheme (TPS) + Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan + Additional Harris Benefits
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
Harris Academy Purley
Academy sponsor led · Secondary · Ages 11–19
- Pupils
- 1,022
- Avg teacher salary
- £52,681
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 34.2:1
- Academy trust
- HARRIS FEDERATION
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
View full school profileOfsted rating key
Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.
Location
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South Croydon, Croydon, CR2 6DT
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- Salary
- £39,370-£51,974 + TLR
- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Full time
- Posted
- 13 October 2026
- Closing date
- 2 November 2026
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