About Us

Harris Garrard Academy is a new school with drive and ambition. Located in the wider South Thamesmead area, we cater to a vastly vibrant 3-19 aged student community. Accessible by fantastic rail and bus transport links and very soon to be on the opening leg of the Elizabeth Line, the academy’s stunning working environment is within a purpose-built school designed by Norman Foster and nominated for the Stirling Prize for architecture in 2004.
Dedicated to moving forward
Our vision is clear: nothing is impossible and everything is possible, irrespective of personal characteristics or background. Every problem has a solution. We believe we are more robust, resilient and determined as a team than as a group of individuals. We support, challenge and hold each other to account at all levels within the academy to ensure that our students achieve their potential, are motivated, engaged and fully prepared for life beyond our academy.
As one of Harris’s successful all-through academies, staff at all levels belong to a strong, cohesive team working with Executive Principal Chris Everitt and the wider SLT team. Staff can expect to grow with us as we continue to innovate and evolve as an academy. With ample opportunity to build on CPD, your potential is limitless with us.
Why work at Harris Garrard Academy?
* The opportunity to be involved in the continued transformation of a school
* A stunning working environment, in a purpose-built school designed by Norman Foster and nominated for the Stirling Prize for architecture in 2004
* A highly motivated team, led by exceptionally experienced and talented senior leaders
* FREE on site gym available to staff with a number of staff sport clubs
* All the advantages of a successful academy group, with a strong central team of support, teaching and leadership staff
* Generous Harris rewards and benefits package
Main Areas of Responsibility

We look for talented individuals who want to be a part of transforming education in London, and helping create exceptional places of learning. We welcome applications from practitioners who will:
* Have regard to the curriculum for the school, and with a view to promoting the development of the abilities and aptitudes of the pupils in any class or group assigned
* Plan and prepare courses and lessons
* Teach, according to their educational needs, the pupils assigned to you
* Set and mark work to be carried out by the pupil in the Academy and elsewhere
* Assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of pupils
* Disseminate high quality teaching pedagogy and practice to secure consistently good or outstanding teaching and learning for our children
* Be committed to on-going professional development
* Contribute to the wider life of the academy
* Maintain a dynamic and inspiring learning environment
* Be innovative, highly motivated and eager
* Have good interpersonal skills and are able to work well as part of a team
Qualifications & Experience

The ideal candidate will  have:
* QTS (or equivalent) and an undergraduate degree
* Successful experience of teaching the primary curriculum
* Good understanding of current theory and best practice in teaching and learning, particularly as it relates to achieving high rates of progress of children of primary age
* Good subject knowledge of core National Curriculum
* Good understanding of child development and progression and how this impacts on planning
* Understanding of effective strategies for managing behaviour within the classroom and in accordance with the school’s policy
* An understanding of equal opportunity issues and how they can be addressed in schools
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
Professional Development & Benefits

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.
In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includesour Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more aboutour benefitson our website.