WORKING WITH US

Are you ready to change the world? Harris Science Academy East London is a new, small school with big ambitions. Join us on our mission to help our children become leaders in their chosen field with many leading in science and to become one of the top schools in the UK.

This is no ordinary school. Situated in an eclectic array of buildings next to the renowned Three Mills Studios (location of BBC's Masterchef) amongst the iconic East London canal network, this is a unique setting to provide a life changing education for the children of East London.

We believe we will succeed in this mission through a relentless focus on the basic functions of a high performing school:

Unified leadership and alignment behind a powerful mission.
Exemplary student behaviour.
A well-taught, unapologetically academic education for all children.
Regular opportunities for character development.

Every member of our school community is a leader. We believe that leadership does not have to be macho or at the expense of others. Our values of GRACE help us to achieve success in a collegiate and sustainable way:

Growth – the belief that we can always improve and that feedback from others is essential for our development.
Responsibility – we own our decisions and recognise when we need to put things right or make a change.
Ambition – the belief that access to the top grades, the best universities and elite careers are available for our children.
Compassion – we are kind to others and grateful for what we have.
Excellence – we prioritise doing the basics well day after day, so we build habits that lead to success.

The school joined the Harris Federation in September 2022. The Harris Federation is the most successful large multi-academy trust in the UK and the only large trust where disadvantaged students secured a positive progress score in 2022. We are hugely proud of the work we do to support the most vulnerable children in the UK. The Federation has made a significant financial investment in the Academy, with upgrades to Sixth Form provision, buildings and IT. The Federation subject consultants provide industry leading support to middle leaders to deliver the best education possible for all children across the Federation.

If you are aligned, driven and committed to doing what works, this is an excellent opportunity to join an organisation undergoing rapid transformation.

To learn more about working in our academy and what we can offer you, view our academy page via the “why work at” button.

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for an aspiring Teacher of Science to join us on a a Postgraduate Teaching Apprentice (PGTA) role at Harris Science Academy East London. This is a paid role that allows you to complete teacher training whilst being employed by our academy.

The NIoT’s Initial Teacher Education is a fully immersive school-centred programme – you will be in the classroom from the very start. The course is suitable for unqualified teachers, HLTAs or teaching assistants and those with existing classroom teaching experience. As a teaching apprentice, you will complete the programme at Harris Science Academy East London, where you’ll learn to teach alongside expert classroom practitioners in a vibrant environment and, once qualified, your new status and recognition will allow for career progression and higher earning capacity.

The National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) Postgraduate Teaching Apprenticeship (PGTA) programme runs from 25th August 2026 and leads to the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) through the NIoT, in line with the Teacher Apprenticeship Standards framework plus a nationally recognised Level 6 PGTA
qualification.

MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

During the course you will spend one day a week at Core Training, consisting of a blended model of online and face-to-face sessions. This training will make up some of your Off the Job Training hours required for the PGTA apprenticeship standard. As this is a school-centred, immersive programme in which you will be teaching throughout the academic year, the rest of your week will spent at Harris Science Academy East London.

You will start teaching on a 60% teaching timetable, rising to 80% towards the end of training. We ensure that teaching loads are always appropriate for the apprentice teacher’s individual stage of development. As a teaching apprentice, you will be assessed holistically against the NIoT ITE Curriculum.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for strong candidates who already have classroom experience such as unqualified teachers and Higher-Level Teaching Assistants, as apprentices will start on a higher timetable.

We would like to hear from you if you have:

Outstanding organisation and communication
Resilience, a proactive reflective approach, and good interpersonal skills
Determination and energy
A degree awarded by a UK higher education provider, or a recognised equivalent qualification
GCSE English and Maths to grade C/4 (or equivalent)
A relevant undergradudate degree (though A-level subjects may be considered and Subject Knowledge Enhancement courses are available)

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

Click here for full eligibility criteria.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

Teacher Development

At Harris, we have curated professional development pathways that will guide you towards achieving your career ambitions. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. With a strong network of passionate educators, expert development initiatives and a multitude of opportunities for career progression, your journey with Harris could be the most rewarding one yet.

We offer a wide range of high quality teacher professional development programmes via the Harris Institute of Teaching and Leadership. Find out more here.

Flexible Working

We are committed to fostering a positive and supportive working environment for our staff, recognising that achieving a balance between professional and personal responsibilities is essential. We understand that each individual’s circumstances are unique, which is why we offer flexible working options that can be adapted to meet the needs of both the academy and our employees.

Benefits

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance (usually £2,000 for Inner London and £1,500 for Outer London), a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Teachers Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, 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.

APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION

Thank you for your interest in this position. If you would like to discuss this opportunity, or to request a visit, please email the academy via the Why work page on harriscareers.

Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be help 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.

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