Harris Institute Appropriate Body Regional Lead

We are looking for an outstanding individual to lead the Harris Federation Teaching School Hubs Appropriate Body function and provide strategic and operational leadership across the Harris Teaching School Hubs regions.

The role will have a base at Harris Academy Chafford Hundred, with flexible working from HIOTL in Beckenham.

WORKING WITH US

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

Reporting to the Harris Institute Director responsible for the appropriate body function, you will actively recruit new schools and trusts to our Appropriate Body and ensure that their leaders implement the statutory guidance for induction effectively by providing appropriate support to teachers at the start of their teaching career and during their two-year induction.

A full, detailed list of responsibilities can be found in the Job Pack.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• Experience of project management
• Experience of delivering professional development
• Experience of being an Induction Tutor / ECT Mentor
• Experience of budget management
• A track record of success in leadership and management
• Thorough knowledge of the DfE's:
• Statutory Guidance for Appropriate Bodies
• Early Career Framework and Recruitment and Retention Strategy
• Standards for CPD and the EEF's Recommendations for Effective Professional Development 2021, Great Teaching Toolkit, Engaging with Evidence
• Good communication skills, both written and oral
• Awareness of the educational applications of ICT
• The ability to inspire confidence in others that they can succeed and achieve their personal best
• Thorough knowledge of the National Curriculum and OFSTED inspection framework
• The ability to lead teams across Teaching School Hub AB Delivery Partners
• The ability to write long, medium and short-term action plans and self-evaluation
• Exemplary time management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple work streams at once to ensure ongoing management of a whole project

For a full person specification, please download the Job Pack.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

Harris has 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.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Safeguarding Notice

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

Equal Opportunities

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.