At Harris, our teaching staff are central to everything we do. Everything we do is to drive forward our mission to transform education.

Teaching at Harris, you will be fully supported to develop your career. You will also feel the benefits of what it is like to work for a Federation, where you will be encouraged to collaborate, and able to share best practice and resources. You will also get support from our central team of subject-specialist Consultants who ensure our teaching staff have the support they need to deliver curriculum excellence.

We have students who really want to learn, who thrive on high-quality teaching, who thrive on having an amazing curriculum, who thrive on having teachers who really care. 

Nadim, Head of Science - Harris Academy Chafford Hundred

Become an Early Career Teacher (ECT)

Our ECT programme is designed to build on your training year, to further develop your classroom practice, self-evaluation, professional, subject and curricula knowledge. It also provides a supportive network of colleagues with whom to share ideas, experiences and best practice.

Learn more about being an ECT

Take the next step in your career

We are committed to nurturing teachers and if they aspire to be, develop them into excellent middle and senior leaders. We have diverse opportunities to support and facilitate development that is unique to you, including a wide range of NPQs. 

Learn more about becoming a leader at Harris

Routes into teaching

Whether you're a recent graduate or career changer, we have a variety of options to kickstart your teaching career. 

Discover how you can get into teaching

I've been supported by a really strong mentor and a strong department. All the staff are really helpful, everyone has been very forthcoming with helping me when I need it. 

Jason, Art and Photography Teacher - Harris Academy South Norwood

View our teaching vacancies

For a confidential discussion about our teaching opportunities, please contact our Talent Acquisition Coordinator: Erica.Ritchie@harrisfederation.org.uk