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Teacher in charge of Religious Studies and PSHE

Harris Academy Orpington · Bromley

Job description

We are currently looking to appoint a qualified, experienced teacher to join our academy as a Teacher in charge of Religious Studies and PSHE, to ensure high standards of teaching and learning.

The ability to teach social sciences, such as sociology and psychology, is welcome and will form part of the role.

As the PSHE Lead, you will work collaboratively with staff to foster students' wellbeing, emotional resilience, and social responsibility.

This post requires an innovative and proactive educator who is committed to developing a high-quality curriculum that aligns with our school's strategic goals and ethos and values.

The successful candidate will:

  • Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree
  • Have a minimum of one year's teaching experience
  • Have proven success in raising achievement.

  • Show a high level of ICT skills and experience of how new technologies can be used to raise achievement

  • Have recent experience of involvement in innovative curriculum development

  • Show good understanding of creative whole school strategies for improving literacy and numeracy and the importance of this in raising achievement

  • Have experience of embedding innovative strategies for Assessment for Learning and Learning to Learn.

  • Be willing to use coaching as a model for ensuring on-going professional development.

  • Have a proven ability to identify and implement strategies to raise standards of Teaching and Learning.


Benefits

Performance and Loyalty Bonus + Pension Scheme (TPS) + Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan + Additional Harris Benefits

About this school

Harris Academy Orpington

Academy sponsor led · Secondary · Ages 11–18

Good
Pupils
501
Avg teacher salary
£59,327
Pupil:teacher ratio
15.3:1
Academy trust
HARRIS FEDERATION

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Location

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Bromley, BR5 4LG