33 jobs in Harris Federation

WORKING WITH US

The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve.

We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve.

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.

Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris.

To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the page.

We are looking for an IT Technician to oversee IT support services and project-related activities across a number of our successful primaries in Haringey, Brent and Thurrock.

As a roaming technician, you will provide flexible support to cover short-term absences, vacancies, and additional demand, ensuring the continued delivery of high-quality, ITIL-aligned IT services.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing high-quality IT support, advice and guidance in line with ITIL and HarrisNet principles for Head Office, academy staff and students
• Logging all IT support needs accurately in the Service Management system
• Retaining ownership of academy support tickets and updating staff on progress
• Resolving support tickets within SLA targets
• Re‑routing or escalating tickets to the correct team and working with third line support, Project Managers and stakeholders
• Identifying, implementing and documenting desktop workarounds in the Knowledgebase
• Identifying recurring incidents and performing root‑cause analysis
• Notifying key contacts of major incidents affecting service delivery
• Imaging, deploying and maintaining Windows 11 PCs, laptops, tablets, and Apple iMacs/iPads
• Installing, configuring and maintaining peripherals (printers, IWBs, projectors)
• Installing and testing software and updates while ensuring licence compliance
• Installing, configuring and maintaining VoIP phones
• Working with local academy Technicians and providing 2nd‑line support for complex issues
• Familiarising yourself with academy network infrastructure and documentation
• Checking and maintaining server and network infrastructure according to HarrisNET best practice
• Supporting on‑site infrastructure (physical/virtual servers, networking devices) to ensure availability and security

We are looking for an individual who is highly motivated, takes pride in delivering excellent technical support, and is committed to creating reliable, secure, and efficient IT environments across our academies. We are looking for someone who has a strong eye for troubleshooting, maintaining, and improving IT systems, and who can provide outstanding support to staff and students while ensuring our technology runs smoothly. We would like to hear from you if you are:

• A confident communicator at all levels, with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Self‑motivated, with a can‑do attitude and a strong commitment to delivering results on time and to a high quality in a fast‑paced, constantly changing environment
• Able to self‑manage, organise and prioritise tasks and work under pressure during troubleshooting and problem‑solving
• Flexible, adaptable and capable of handling the various pressures and demands associated with this highly customer‑focussed ICT support role
• Knowledgeable about Microsoft products, including Office 365 and Office 2016, SharePoint, Apple OS and other desktop related software products
• Able to demonstrate excellent troubleshooting and resolution skills, backed by a clear, analytical approach to problem solving
• Able to react quickly and effectively to issues and opportunities

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

Our vision, from the start, has been to provide the structure and services needed for our schools to amount to more than the sum of their parts, and to free‑up our teachers and leaders to focus on one thing and one thing only: the outstanding education of all their pupils. Our young people and communities are at the heart of everything we do. Our core mission has always been to close the educational gap between young people

About Us

At Harris Girls Academy Bromley we have built a school community where we hold character and academic excellence in equally high regard. Progress 8 for the school was in the top 100 in the country last year, and we were the only school from this group with a student body that has above average disadvantage, and below average EAL. Learning, curriculum, and pedagogy is exemplary here. Although we believe that these results lead to a tangible improvement in the opportunities of our young people we are equally proud of the way we see our students conduct themselves in our classrooms and corridors on the day to day. In the commitment they demonstrate in the library and the drama studio, or in the resilience they demonstrate in the sports hall and the textiles room. It is a privilege to teach students at Bromley. We believe that we have built something special here through a leadership at all levels philosophy of constant improvement, and listening to our students, staff, and wider community. Leadership at HGABR means constantly reviewing and reinventing our approach, as we respond to the new opportunities and challenges of our young people present and seek to improve the education they receive. Leadership at HGABR considers that the academy exists as an important community organisation that has an impact on a significant number of lives, and we believe that stewarding this organisation is a responsibility that requires dedication and excellence from us.

Do you have extensive administration and PA experience? We are currently looking to appoint a diligent and organised PA to support and oversee diary management for the Head of Academy of Harris Girls' Academy Bromley and to act as HR Officer of Harris Academy Orpington.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the Head of Academy's diary, appointments and priorities
• Preparing meeting documentation and monitoring key deadlines
• Handling enquiries, calls and correspondence on behalf of the Head of Academy
• Organising meetings and coordinating communication with staff, students, parents and external agencies
• Maintaining accurate paper and electronic filing systems
• Providing high-quality administrative, clerical and secretarial support
• Drafting, preparing and proofreading documentation
• Acting as Clerk to Governors and supporting governance processes
• Maintaining the Single Central Register and ensuring compliance with safer recruitment requirements
• Managing recruitment processes, including advertising, interview coordination and onboarding
• Administering pre-employment checks, contracts and HR documentation
• Ensuring compliance with safeguarding, employment and recruitment legislation
• Maintaining accurate staff records and personnel files
• Managing staff induction, probation and performance review processes
• Administering staff resignations, exit interviews and reporting
• Liaising with safeguarding leads to ensure staff training compliance
• Maintaining records of staff medical needs and communicating relevant information appropriately
• Supporting senior leaders with a range of HR and administrative responsibilities

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• Appropriate degree or equivalent level of education
• Training in the use of a variety of ICT packages
• Knowledge of personal assistant roles and responsibilities
• Training in typing and formatting of a variety of documents including spreadsheets
• At least two years' experience working in school or other educational establishment
• Experience of working in an inner city school or with inner city students
• Experience of managing staff in relation to the PA role
• Some experience of human resources e.g. recruitment and/or monitoring attendance
• Experience of working to targets and deadlines
• Experience of managing meetings including preparation and circulation of papers, minutes and circulation of information as required
• Experience of managing diaries at a high level, including communication with a range of audiences
• Experience of managing high profile events
• Experience of developing policies, processes and procedures

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

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 delivere

Harris Girls Academy Bromley, part of the Harris Federation, is seeking a diligent and organised PA to support the Head of Academy and oversee HR duties across Harris Academy Orpington. The role involves diary management, meeting coordination, governance administration and compliance with safeguarding and recruitment requirements.

The successful candidate will have an appropriate degree, ICT skills and at least two years’ education-sector experience.

Harris Federation is seeking a roaming IT Technician to deliver high-quality IT support across multiple primaries in London. You will cover short-term absences and busy periods, ensuring IT services remain reliable and secure for staff and students.

The role requires strong troubleshooting, hands-on hardware and software management, and the ability to collaborate with local technicians and stakeholders to maintain HarrisNET standards across sites.

WORKING WITH US

The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility.

We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve.

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.

Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris.

To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the Why Work For Us page.

We are looking for an IT Technician to oversee IT support services and project‑related activities across a number of our successful primaries in Haringey, Brent and Thurrock.

As a roaming technician, you will provide flexible support to cover short‑term absences, vacancies, and additional demand, ensuring the continued delivery of high‑quality, ITIL‑aligned IT services.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing high‑quality IT support, advice and guidance in line with ITIL and HarrisNet principles for Head Office, academy staff and students
• Logging all IT support needs accurately in the Service Management system
• Retaining ownership of academy support tickets and updating staff on progress
• Resolving support tickets within SLA targets
• Re‑routing or escalating tickets to the correct team and working with third line support, Project Managers and stakeholders
• Identifying, implementing and documenting desktop workarounds in the Knowledgebase
• Identifying recurring incidents and performing root‑cause analysis
• Notifying key contacts of major incidents affecting service delivery
• Imaging, deploying and maintaining Windows 11 PCs, laptops, tablets, and Apple iMacs/iPads
• Installing, configuring and maintaining peripherals (printers, IWBs, projectors)
• Installing and testing software and updates while ensuring licence compliance
• Installing, configuring and maintaining VoIP phones
• Working with local academy Technicians and providing 2nd‑line support for complex issues
• Familiarising yourself with academy network infrastructure and documentation
• Checking and maintaining server and network infrastructure according to HarrisNET best practice
• Supporting on‑site infrastructure (physical/virtual servers, networking devices) to ensure availability and security

We are looking for an individual who is highly motivated, takes pride in delivering excellent technical support, and is committed to creating reliable, secure and efficient IT environments across our academies. We are looking for someone who has a strong eye for troubleshooting, maintaining and improving IT systems, and who can provide outstanding support to staff and students while ensuring our technology runs smoothly.

• A confident communicator at all levels, with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Self‑motivated, with a can‑do attitude and a strong commitment to delivering results on time and to a high quality in a fast paced, constantly changing environment
• Able to self‑manage, organise and prioritise tasks and work under pressure during troubleshooting and problem‑solving
• Flexible, adaptable and capable of handling the various pressures and demands associated with this highly customer focussed ICT support role
• Knowledgeable about Microsoft products, including Office 365 and Office 2016, SharePoint, Apple OS and other desktop related software products
• Able to demonstrate excellent troubleshooting and resolution skills, backed by a clear, analytical approach to problem solving
• Able to react quickly and effectively to issues and opportunities

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

If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, or if you have any questions, please contact us via email to arrange a conversation.

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Our vision, from the start, has been to provide the structure and services needed for our schools to amount to more than the sum of their parts, and to free‑up our teachers and leaders to focus on one thing and one thing only: the outstanding education of all their pupils. Our young people and communities are at the heart of everything we do. Our core mission has always been to close the educational gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers. Our ambition is one where every child in London, no matter their background, has equal access to high quality education, giving them the same opportunities and potential to succeed.

We know there are many challenges facing our young people and the communities we serve, and that’s why we need determined people like you to help us tackle those inequalities. Whilst each of our academies has their own unique cultures and values; as a whole Federation, we have four core values which are central to successfully achieving our vision: Excellence, Collaboration, Support, and Innovation. We are proud of our values because they guide us in how we work allowing us to achieve the best possible outcomes for our young people, communities, and colleagues.

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.

Harris has 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.

You will also have access to a variety of benefits, support programmes and initiatives including:

• Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression
• Annual performance and loyalty bonus
• Pension scheme (Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contribution
• 26 days' annual leave (inclusive of our Christmas Eve closure day) plus bank holidays, rising to 27 days after 2 years' service, or equivalent for staff on term time contracts
• Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan including cover for routine and specialist healthcare
• Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
• Wide range of shopping, leisure, and travel discounts
• 20% off at Tapi Carpets, exclusive to Harris employees
• Interest‑free ICT and season ticket loans

Summary

We are looking for a Pastoral Manager to support staff and students at Harris Academy Greenwich, promoting a safe environment with excellent levels of behaviour so everyone is entitled to learn. You will help overcome barriers to learning using a range of techniques, including pupil counselling, focusing on the academic, social and emotional wellbeing of the pupils.

Salary: £33,802.96 – £35,223.52 (38 weeks per year, 40 hours per week).

• Contributing to the development of the School Behaviour Policy
• Assisting in monitoring the academic, social and emotional wellbeing of pupils within a year group
• Liaising with parents and outside agencies and attending meetings as appropriate
• Supervising work that has been set in accordance with the School policy
• Promoting positive values, attitudes and good student behaviour, dealing with conflicts and incidents
• Managing pupils who are showing socially unacceptable or challenging behaviour
• Establishing productive working relationships with pupils using methods to encourage engagement and participation in activities
• Maintaining daily contact with assigned pupils to support, assist and enable them to meet the targets set and develop the attitude and skills to meet targets with less support
• Working in partnership with other practitioners to deliver effective interventions and support for children and families
• Encouraging pupils to develop social and independence skills whilst providing support when it is needed
• Reporting pupil and school issues in line with the School’s policies for health and safety, child protection, behaviour management etc.
• Attending parent consultation evenings, meetings and training sessions as required

• A good level of education
• Good communication skills verbal and non-verbal
• Experience of keeping a clean, tidy, well ordered environment
• Experience of working in a busy school environment
• Experience of working within a team
• Experience of working with children and young adults
• Experience of managing conflict

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.

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.

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.

Harris Federation is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Manager to support staff and students at Harris Academy Greenwich, promoting a safe environment and excellent levels of behaviour so everyone is entitled to learn. You will help overcome barriers to learning using a range of techniques, including pupil counselling, focusing on the academic, social and emotional wellbeing of the pupils.

The role involves contributing to the school behaviour policy, liaising with parents and external agencies, and

Position Summary

Do you have extensive administration and PA experience? We are currently looking to appoint a diligent and organised PA to support and oversee diary management for the Head of Academy of Harris Girls' Academy Bromley and to act as HR Officer of Harris Academy Orpington.

• Appropriate degree or equivalent level of education
• Training in the use of a variety of ICT packages
• Knowledge of personal assistant roles and responsibilities
• Training in typing and formatting of a variety of documents including spreadsheets
• At least two years' experience working in school or other educational establishment
• Experience of working in an inner city school or with inner city students
• Experience of managing staff in relation to the PA role
• Some experience of human resources e.g. recruitment and/or monitoring attendance
• Experience of working to targets and deadlines
• Experience of managing meetings including preparation and circulation of papers, minutes and circulation of information as required
• Experience of managing diaries at a high level, including communication with a range of audiences
• Experience of managing high profile events
• Experience of developing policies, processes and procedures

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

£54,000 - £58,000 + Performance and Loyalty Bonus + Pension Scheme (LGPS) + Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan + Additional Harris Benefits ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

Are you a driven procurement professional ready to make a real impact across a dynamic and growing Federation? We are seeking a highly capable Procurement and Contracts Manager to lead and deliver compliant, high‑quality procurement activity that supports our academies to thrive.

You will play a key operational role in delivering compliant, high‑quality procurement activity across the Federation. With a focus on strategic sourcing & tendering, you will lead and manage end‑to‑end procurement exercises, including regulated FTS tenders and framework‑based awards, maintain oversight of the procurement pipeline and actively support academies in selecting and using compliant procurement routes. The role has a strong emphasis on forward planning, market engagement, regulatory compliance, and practical academy support to reduce risk and avoid reactive or non‑compliant procurement activity.

• Public sector experience (at least five years in a similar role)
• Proven use of public sector frameworks and DPSs
• Ability to advise stakeholders on compliant procurement routes
• Solid understanding of framework structures, call‑offs, and mini‑competitions
• Strong knowledge of public procurement regulations and best practice
• Experience supporting academies or devolved organisations
• Demonstrated contract management experience
• Analytical skills and ability to interpret data
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Strong IT skills, including MS Office and procurement systems

Harris has 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.

• Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression
• Annual performance and loyalty bonus
• Pension scheme (Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contribution
• 26 days' annual leave (inclusive of our Christmas Eve closure day) plus bank holidays, rising to 27 days after 2 years' service, or equivalent for staff on term time contracts
• Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan including cover for routine and specialist healthcare
• Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
• Wide range of shopping, leisure, and travel discounts
• 20% off at Tapi Carpets, exclusive to Harris employees
• Interest‑free ICT and season ticket loans

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.

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.