Assistant Principal: Teaching and Learning

About Us

The Central Quadrant of Harris Academies consist of eight Academies in the London Boroughs of Bromley, Southwark, Croydon and Lambeth and are part of the Harris Federation. Four of the Academies have been rated Ofsted, 'outstanding' in the past eighteen months.

The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve.

We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve.

As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris.

To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the Why Work For Us page.

Main Areas of Responsibility

The role will be multi-faceted and you will be supporting subject leaders and teachers in developing and delivering outstanding teaching and learning. Working closely with the Executive Principal for the Central Quadrant, you will work across Academies as directed, improving standards and the outcomes for our students and supporting teaching and learning strategy. As a senior leader, you will have the opportunity to develop and advance your career within a supportive network and gain experience of working across schools. You will have unrivalled opportunities for progression.

Qualifications & Experience

We are looking for an outstanding middle leader who is ready to make the move into senior leadership or an Assistant Principal who has a proven track record of subject / middle leadership.

You must be flexible and be prepared to work across schools supporting, mentoring and coaching teachers and leaders as well as supporting whole Academy strategies. You will be a member of the leadership team within the Academies you are based.

Professional Development & Benefits

To arrange a confidential discussion with the Assistant Director or a visit one of our Academies please contact Katherine Cumberbatch (Assistant Director, Harris Federation).

Before applying please ensure you download the job pack from our careers website, this will help with completing your application. Please note that we only accept applications submitted online before the closing date.

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