At Harris City Academy Crystal Palace we are seeking an inspiring and talented Graduate Intervention Tutor. As part of this role you will be tutoring identified individuals or small groups of students from years 7 to 13 on aspects of the curriculum in English, Maths, Science, French, Spanish, Geography or History leading to improved rates of progression for those identified. You will be expected to uphold the policies of the academy and support our ethos. This role may also be suitable for candidates who wish to extend their classroom experience ahead of Initial Teacher Education.

About Us

Harris City Academy Crystal Palace is a mixed Academy for 1,300 students aged 11-18, with a large sixth form of over 350 students. The Academy has three consecutive Outstanding judgments by Ofsted, with the most recent inspection in 2014 finding the Academy to be Outstanding in every aspect. We are a consistently high performing school; in 2019, our progress 8 score was 0.61, 94% of our students achieved a 4+ in English and 86% in maths. Our motto, 'All Can Achieve' encapsulates our vision that all members of the Academy community are supported and encouraged to achieve their absolute potential.

We have recently been designated as a, 'Teaching School Hub' and we are able to offer all teachers an extensive programme of first class professional development. Harris City Academy Crystal Palace is part of the Harris Federation and this enables us to offer you a comprehensive induction programme and training and development opportunities to support your career development including Masters and other qualifications.

Main Areas of Responsibility

• To plan, teach and deliver individual and small group tuition on areas identified for targeted students.
• To work collaboratively with class teachers to ensure learning is relevant and linked to relevant curriculum.
• To demonstrate a proactive approach to supporting students in the classroom.
• To implement Quality First Teaching strategies and strategies within intervention sessions.
• To implement an appropriate level of differentiation to meet individual needs, whilst ensuring that students retain ownership over their learning.
• To support students in the class as directed.
• To demonstrate a level of subject knowledge and apply this effectively in supporting students.
• To assess students' work as necessary.
• To use behaviour management strategies consistently in line with strategies on Student SEN Profiles and Academy policy and procedures to promote positive behaviour.
• To be committed to improving your own practice through self-evaluation and reflection, contributing positively and proactively in all CPD opportunities offered within the wider Academy.
• To liaise with relevant staff within the Academy making them aware of problems experienced by students.
• To promote the ethos of the school e.g. with regard to standards of behaviour, dress code, punctuality and attendance.
• Be involved in trips and educational visits where directed.
• To work as a member of a designated team and to contribute positively to effective working relations within the Academy.
• To help to implement Academy quality procedures and to adhere to those.
• To contribute to the process of monitoring and evaluation in line with agreed Academy procedures, including evaluation against quality standards and performance criteria.
• To seek/implement modification and improvement where required.
• To take part, as may be required, in the review, development and management of activities relating to the curriculum, organisation and pastoral functions of the Academy.
• Other duties as may reasonably be requested by the Principal.

Qualifications & Experience

• Educated to degree standard or equivalent
• Excellent standard of written and spoken English
• Previous experience of supporting learning of students
• Basic knowledge of SEND and learning barriers
• Some knowledge of working with young people with challenging behaviour
• Knowledge of some of the social issues facing students from disadvantaged backgrounds
• Computer literate - must have good computer skills including a working knowledge of MS packages
• with young people in an educational or training environment
• Experience of establishing and maintaining working relationships with a range of people
• Awareness of Health & Safety issues in the workplace
• A working understanding and commitment to equality of opportunity for all
• Commitment to the highest standards of child protection
• Experience of managing and being responsible for own workload

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.

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.