Main Areas of Responsibility We are currently looking to appoint a dedicated and inspiring Teacher of Art and Design. At Harris Academy Chobham, 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. Qualifications & Experience 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 Professional Development & Benefits 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. About Us Harris Academy Chobham is always on the lookout for inspirational and influential staff. Most of all, we are on the lookout for potential colleagues who like our students and want to help them succeed. We understand that if staff are to give their best to our students over a sustained period of time, then the school needs to provide them with the best deal possible. In order to help our staff have the best possible experience and achieve a proper work- life balance, we have put into place a range of measures to benefit both our teaching and students services colleagues. These include: An extra week of holiday for all Harris Academy Chobham staff. This takes the form of a two-week half term in October. We work fewer days than most other schools. Outstanding professional development both at Harris Academy Chobham and through the wider Harris Federation Excellent promotion opportunities A constant dialogue about workload and how to manage it most effectively. We have regular workload audits, and frequent campaigns to tackle unnecessary work and identify quick wins Rapid and effective support with any student behavioural issues arising A high-quality staff induction programme Marking protocols devised by departments themselves Clear communications and manageable deadlines. We only ask staff to do what is necessary and avoid complication and confusion. Learning walks rather than formal lesson observations. These are not graded Nursery on site Flexible and part time working encouraged whenever possible Additional time for leadership responsibilities High levels of administrative support for all teachers Other benefits of working at Harris Academy Chobham: World-class facilities for learning, leisure and sport. A school which is genuinely at the heart of its local community The advantages of working for the country's most successful major Academy group. These include amazing consultant support and a range of high-quality central services. Generous Harris rewards and benefits package, including £2000 annually for Mainscale/Upper teachers. We regard staff wellness as being central to the school's purpose and to its success. We have several initiatives which we think give Harris Academy Chobham staff one of the best wellness packages to be found anywhere, including: Access to the Calm mindfulness app Staff fitness suite and multiple team sports opportunities Staff social events Staff discounts at shops and restaurants in the local area Access to the Harris Federation's staff counselling service , Dedicated Wellness Hub Healix Healthcare package The complete Wellness Strategy can be read on our website. Interested in finding out more? Join us on 8th February 2025 for a day dedicated to exploring career pathways for teachers, at all stages of your career CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
