Teacher in charge of Religious Studies and PSHE

Responsibilities

• Establish and be accountable for outstanding provision within Religious Studies and PSHE.
• Ensure high standards of teaching and learning through continuous development and enhancement.
• Oversee and coordinate the delivery of PSHE across all Key Stages to foster student wellbeing and social responsibility.
• Formulate annual subject improvement plans (SIP) and develop innovative syllabuses, resources, and assessment policies.
• Monitor and support student progress and attainment across all relevant Key Stages.
• Lead development for literacy within the subject area to raise standards across the Academy.
• Manage and deploy teaching staff and resources effectively in collaboration with the Faculty Director.

Requirements

• Hold QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) or an equivalent qualification.
• Possess a relevant undergraduate degree.
• Minimum of one year of teaching experience.
• Proven track record of success in raising student achievement.
• High level of ICT skills and experience using technology to enhance learning.
• Experience in innovative curriculum development and Assessment for Learning.
• Ability to implement strategies to improve literacy and numeracy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to teach social sciences, such as sociology or psychology.

Benefits

• Competitive salary: £42,897-£57,246 FTE.
• Harris Allowance of £1,500.
• Performance and Loyalty Bonus.
• Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS).
• Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Professional development pathways via the Harris Institute of Teaching and Leadership.
• Flexible working options available (full-time or part-time).

About the Company

Harris Academy Orpington is a community school serving families in and around Orpington. As part of the highly successful Harris Federation, we are committed to providing an ambitious and broad curriculum that inspires students to achieve their personal best. We operate as a Health Science Specialist school and pride ourselves on our incredible facilities and our "Together We Can" motto.