Harris Garrard Academy

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Harris Garrard Academy
Aug 19, 2026
Full time
About Us Harris Garrard Academy is a school that disrupts the status quo in order to drive social mobility for our young people. Our academic results have placed us in the top 10% nationally for secondary and 5% for our primary phase; transforming students' lives forever. We are located in the wider South Thamesmead area and are accessible by fantastic rail and bus transport links (we are on the Elizabeth Line, Bus Super loop bus route). 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. 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 Wayne Barnett and Head of Academy Kristen Gringeri 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. To learn more about working in our academy and what we can offer you, view our academy page via the "why work at" button. Summary We are looking to appoint a resourceful Cover Teacher at Harris Garrard Academy to provide classroom cover in the absence of teachers. This role will likely suit you if you have previous experience in a similar role, providing cover within an educational establishment. This role is suitable for an unqualified teacher and is paid on the UQT Scale. Main Areas of Responsibility Your key duties will be: To supervise lessons for absent teachers. To allocate, explain and oversee cover work set. To report to the relevant Cover Manager any deficiencies with cover work set to include quality or appropriateness of cover. To offer general assistance to students in completing cover work in class. To follow the academy's in class behaviour management and referral systems. To organize the days lessons efficiently in advance so that they run as smoothly as possible. When not engaged in carrying out cover, to undertake administrative or student support duties at the direction of the line manager or the relevant Vice Principal. Occasional supervision of post-16 students in their study base. To take registers in all lessons and promptly report any in lesson absences. To liaise directly with teachers to ensure cover lessons are delivered to a high quality. Qualifications & Experience We would like to hear from you if you have: Qualifications to A Level standard or equivalent Knowledge of strategies to recognise and reward efforts and achievements towards self-reliance that are appropriate to the age and development stage of the students Basic knowledge of SEN and other learning barriers Strong organisation and time management skills Relevant experience in successfully supervising groups of children aged 11-16 Previous experience in a school or comparable large organisation Understanding of a secondary school environment Ability to provide classroom cover - within agreed parameters - in the absence of the class teacher Ability to consistently and effectively implement agreed behaviour management strategies Ability to use language and other communication skills that students can understand and relate to Ability to establish positive relationships with students and empathise with their needs Ability to demonstrate active listening skills Ability to provide levels of individual attention, reassurance and help with learning tasks as appropriate to students' needs, encouraging the students to stay on task Ability to monitor the students' response to the learning activities and, where appropriate, modify/adapt activities agreed with the teacher to achieve the intended learning outcomes For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack. 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 includes our 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 about our benefits on our website. 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. Next Steps If you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation. Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website.
Harris Garrard Academy
Aug 19, 2026
Full time
About Us Harris Garrard Academy is a school that disrupts the status quo in order to drive social mobility for our young people. Our academic results have placed us in the top 10% nationally for secondary and 5% for our primary phase; transforming students' lives forever. We are located in the wider South Thamesmead area and are accessible by fantastic rail and bus transport links (we are on the Elizabeth Line, Bus Superloop bus route). 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. 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 Wayne Barnett and Head of Academy Kristen Gringeri 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. Summary Are you looking to support your local academy? We are looking for a Premises Manager to manage the Premises Team responsible for the upkeep, care, maintenance, health and safety of the academy, with the direction and leadership of the Estates Manager and Head of Academy. This role will cover both our primary and secondary sites. Main Areas of Responsibility Your responsibilities will include: All people management aspects of the premises team, including recruitment, performance management and training, and scheduling, prioritising and supervising their work Supervising all work completed by outside agencies on the premises and grounds Building and refurbishing areas of the academy as required, and maintaining, decorating and repairing the premises within the team's capabilities, including contributing personally to these activities Ensuring academy vehicles are maintained, serviced and cleaned Providing technical and craft support to teaching staff within the capability of the team Inspecting internal and external fabric of the buildings, initiating reparation of defects and prioritising necessary repairs Liaising with relevant staff on all matters of security during the academy day and out of hours Overseeing deliveries to the site as appropriate Overseeing the production and delivery of a planned programme of maintenance and repair of buildings Ensuring that all facilities for teaching and learning are as high quality as possible Managing community use and bookings of the premises, ensuring that a caretaking and facilities management service is provided to customers Ensuring that sites and building comply with highest levels of security with regard to safeguarding at all times Ensuring site and buildings related health and safety systems and processes are of high quality and reporting on these to relevant staff Inspecting the condition and quality of premises, taking action to address any issues Managing the security and opening/closing of the building, including security systems Qualifications & Experience We would like to hear from you if you have: Relevant degree or equivalent qualifications/experience Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and requirements Training in relevant Health and Safety requirements Sound training in one or more of plumbing, general and ground maintenance, electrical/building maintenance, heating systems (or sound experience of same) Knowledge of the operation of heating, ventilating systems and common causes of malfunctions. Knowledge of maintenance and security systems and procedures Knowledge of procurement procedures for service level agreements Knowledge of supervisory skills Understanding of appropriate cleaning methods and standards Demonstrable experience of working in an inner city school or educational establishment with children and young people Considerable general maintenance experience Considerable experience in dealing with external contractors Successful experience of managing a team of premises staff Experience in obtaining best value for money when managing budgets Experience in managing premises budgets Experience of managing large building projects Experience of successfully managing a variety of events Experience in managing service level agreements ensuring good value for money The ability for some heavy lifting, with physical fitness appropriate to tasks required The ability to deal with emergencies occurring outside normal working hours 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 includes our 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 about our benefits on our website. 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. Next Steps If you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation. Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website.
Harris Garrard Academy
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
About Us Harris Garrard Academy is an all-through 3-18 academy with approximately 1350 pupils on roll and joined the Harris Federation as a sponsored academy in September 2017. The academy is based in Thamesmead in a purpose built building. We are now on a journey towards "Outstanding", led by highly experienced executive principals with proven track records of school transformation. 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. Summary We are looking for a Family Support worker that can support our Academy, parents and students at Harris Garrard Academy, with a focus on attendance. Main Areas of Responsibility Your responsibilites will include: Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with families to support student attendance and engagement Conducting home visits to understand family circumstances and provide tailored support Facilitating communication between the school and families, ensuring that parents/guardians are informed and involved in their child's education Identifying students with poor attendance and working with their families to develop and implement attendance improvement plans Monitoring and tracking attendance data to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions Qualifications & Experience We would like to hear from you if you have: High quality ICT skills (and a willingness to undertake training when required), used to promote effective administration, organisation, communication and management Excellent organisational and administrative skills, with attention to detail The ability to quickly gain and maintain credibility and rapport with managers and staff across the school A good telephone manner and professional image Good organisational and interpersonal skills which indicate a warm, efficient and hospitable manner to all Excellent listening and communication skills and sensitivity in complex situations For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack. Rewards & 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 to senior leadership. We look for talented individuals who share our vision for creating exceptional places of learning, and are committed to ensuring that every child in London has access to the best possible education. In addition to the opportunities for career progression, training and development, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. 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 we expect all our staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. Before applying, please review our Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders. Equal Opportunities The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. 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. Next Steps If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact us via e-mail, or call to arrange a conversation. Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. You will need this when completing your application. Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you check the job information as per the listing on our careers site.