Welcome to Harris Academy Greenwich Careers
Our vacancies site is an easy way to search and apply for various opportunities in our Academy.
To discuss growing your career at Harris Greenwich please contact the Executive Principal for a confidential chat: g.mcmillan@harrisgreenwich.org.uk
Read Mr McMillan’s leadership philosophy in this recently published article:
http://www.innovatemyschool.com/ideas/we-can-have-it-all
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20 reasons to work for us
Vision, Values & Culture
PROUDLY PART OF THE HARRIS FEDERATION; AND PROUDLY UNIQUE TOO
1Our staff are passionate about helping students `step into their greatness` and take personal responsibility for their lives.
2These words are really important for how we show up at work too.
3Our mantra of `Work hard, be nice, take responsibility` ensures students behave brilliantly...and in the rare occasions that they don't, support for teachers is instant.
4A supportive, coaching culture of high rapport, high challenge to have you teaching at the top of your game.
5A highly motivated and positive staff.
Leadership
WITH TRUST AND INTEGRITY
6A staff voice that is actually listened to – an open door to the Principal.
7No game-playing with results, admissions or people. Honesty is important – even when it's difficult to hear sometimes.
8Good leadership at all levels with integrity and moral purpose at the heart of all we do.
9Senior leaders you can trust, who are human and who all still teach!
10Leaders who walk the talk.
Results & Opportunities
OUTCOMES THAT MAKE THIS A GREAT JOB
11Actually creating social mobility and saving lives – high levels of deprivation but no gap in achievement for those on Pupil Premium.
12Amazing exam results throughout the school, with non-core subjects genuinely valued.
13Your career development taken seriously with excellent CPD and leadership development at all levels.
14Cultural Diversity Gold Award: 58 languages spoken with social harmony and great behaviour a real feature throughout the school.
15A brand new state-of-the-art building.
Salary & Perks
MAKING A FANTASTIC JOB EVEN MORE REWARDING
16Competitive inner London salary with generous Harris enhancement (not performance-related) and loyalty bonus
17Free healthcare plan; loans for season tickets, ICT, bikes; 20% off Tapi carpets
18Relocation help.
19A commitment to our '40 ways we reduce staff workload' to ensure zero burnout. Ever.
20An additional second week off in October (and the same well-deserved holidays the rest of the year).
...21 IF YOU INCLUDE GREAT STUDENTS!
Staff Testimonials
The most striking difference from other schools I have worked in, having joined HAGR in September, is the time we spend discussing development of our teaching practice to help our students. The CPD here is always thought-provoking and genuinely supports staff in striving for mastery in oneâs subject area.
Kirsty Ennew
Senior LP English
I have never developed so quickly as a teacher as I have at this school. There are a myriad of opportunities to stretch, reflect and adapt yourself. The members of staff Iâve worked with have supported and encouraged this growth through their dedication to their own professional development and to the improvement of the school. Teaching and learning is at the heart of this school which provides the students with outstanding learning and the staff with outstanding professional development.
Jennifer McMillan
Senior LP Maths
Since joining in September 2013 I have realised that teaching and learning is an ever evolving process as opposed to a journey with
a clearly defined summit. Working in a culture of high challenge with high rapport has led me to this realisation and means I am learning as much as the students I teach.
Darren Pearce
Head of Humanities
Harris Greenwich has been invaluable in terms of my professional development. My contributions were quickly acknowledged and opportunities were created for me to support in the development of teaching and learning throughout the Academy and across the Federation. This is definitely a place where clear values are underpinned by a culture of both trust and support. I have never worked in a centre so dedicated to the professional development of others.
Ellie Forward
SLE Art
Working in HAGR has been the most rewarding step in my teaching career so far. Great students, fantastic staff and a clear sense of purpose. The school has helped me envision the kind of teacher I want to become, and offers me the support to get there.
Stephen Donovan
Lead Practitioner Designate, Humanities
I absolutely love working at Harris Academy Greenwich. Every day is different, yet I always laugh and smile. The pupils and teachers are incredible and both want to be challenged. The support system they have in place for new teachers and
existing teachers is overwhelming. Harris academy has inspired me to become an outstanding teacher, and in turn, inspire the pupils around me.
