Harris Primary Academy Orpington
About Us
Our aim is to provide our pupils with a well-rounded and enjoyable education that ensures each child succeeds academically, physically and emotionally – preparing them for life in an ever-changing world. We have identified six shared values, which we develop with the children throughout the academic year: Respect, Unity, Cooperation, Aspiration, Responsibility and Integrity. They are our foundations and we have a clear expectation that all adults as well as children and staff model and respect these values both inside and outside the academy. These foundations have enabled us to build high quality, inspiring education for our children.
This is reflected in both the exceptional day to day practice here as well as the improving outcomes our children have achieved in each year. Our knowledge rich curriculum has been designed to challenge and inspire the children; exposing them to a wide variety of exciting experiences including visits, events, sports, music and drama but also time to reflect and respond. As a result, our children develop excellent behaviour and social skills while they learn. We are extremely proud to be part of the Harris Federation which combines 55 primary, secondary and all-through academies across London. As part of a thriving community of schools we benefit from the ability to share, learn, support and challenge each other as we grow together.
Main Areas of Responsibility
Your responsibilities will include:
- Teaching primary-age children the PE curriculum, including dance and gymnastics
- Planning, preparing, delivering and assessing a range of CPD lessons, PPA cover, extra-curricular club sessions and other related programmes, all designed to enhance the school’s PE and Sporting culture
- Ensuring all equipment associated with the PE session is correctly set up, maintained, stored and returned
- Establishing constructive relationships and communicating with external agencies
- Delivering agreed enrichment activities.
- Ensuring all students identified for support are given every opportunity to access the curriculum and agreeing how they will be supported in lessons
- Monitoring students in lessons, providing teachers with feedback on participation and progress
- Supporting identified students to engage with learning objectives
- Using behaviour management strategies to contribute to creating a purposeful learning environment
- Maintaining records of students’ progress
- Contributing to evaluation, review and target setting of provision maps
- Supporting teachers in creating a positive learning environment
- Joining a curriculum team and being responsible for the leadership of PE and the organisation of resources linked to that team
- Supervising students as part of playground duties.
Qualifications & Experience
We would like to hear from you if you have:
- GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths – Grade C or above
- UKCC Level 2 Qualified (or higher) in any sport or appropriate equivalent qualification
- HLTA qualification
- Experience of delivering sport coaching sessions to young people aged between 5 and 11 in a school environment
- Knowledge of the PE National Curriculum and ability to deliver the curriculum through sport
- The ability to encourage and inspire young people through sport
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.
