Teacher of Art - Maternity

Valley Park School, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-4249-670T
• Posted:20/11/2022
• Pay:MPS/UPS
• Start Date:20 February 2023
• App Close Date:12/12/2022 at 12:00
• Interviews:TBC

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Teacher of Art (Maternity Cover)

Closing date:      12 December 2022

Start date:          20 February 2023

Interviews:         tbc

Pay scale:            MPS/UPS (potential TLR for the right candidate)

Our ref:               

Valley Park School reserves the right to appoint before the closing date.

Our School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Are you the outstanding teacher for whom we are looking?  Are you…

• An outstanding Art teacher?
• Passionate about the quality of education?
• Always striving for excellence in student outcomes?
• An advocate of all students feeling valued, safe and happy?
• Committed to making the best provision for all students?

Valley Park School (Maidstone, Kent) is both a very highly respected and over-subscribed school and we are able to offer an exciting opportunity for you to join us as Teacher of Art (with potential leadership opportunities) from January 2022. Valley Park School has recently been designated Good by Ofsted and so the right candidate will help to drive the department towards the school’s vision of academic and pastoral excellence. This is an opportunity to join a department that offers a range of specialist areas including Ceramics, Photography, Textiles, Graphic Communication and Art and Design. Valley Park values the Arts and we would welcome candidates to tour the school prior to application.

This is a role for a committed and motivated professional who would like to work in a school that provides a wealth of opportunities for both its students and staff. We have a strong ethos at Valley Park School and we are looking for a visionary team-worker who would fit into our established community.  This post is suitable for a newly qualified teacher, or an experienced teacher wishing to gain experience in middle management at an ambitious school with high standards; prior experience will be discussed further at interview.

Come and join our dedicated team of professionals who are always willing to support new staff in the best interests of our students. Our school continually evolves in our drive for excellence; we aspire to provide excellent academic results alongside excellent pastoral care. Collaboration with like-minded colleagues across our Multi-Academy Trust (VIAT) is also available to provide: networking, support, quality assurance and friendship. If you think you would thrive in this environment we want to meet you.

This post comes with potential further opportunities that can be discussed at interview.

If you are interested in this role, please download the application form and send your completed application to recruitment@valleypark.viat.org.uk .

Information about the school

Valley Park School is a large mixed secondary school with a vibrant Sixth Form and an Arts-rich environment. Set within the Valley Invicta Academies Trust (VIAT) main campus, based in Maidstone, the school has enviable indoor and outdoor facilities, including a state-of-the-art Sports Hall. There is a strong co-curricular programme, providing students with opportunities beyond the classroom.

Sixth Form students have the opportunity to study some subjects at Invicta Grammar School, also set within the VIAT campus.

Valley Park prides itself on aspiring for every student to reach their full potential, with encouragement to engage in the Creative Arts – a resounding strength of the school.

Job Contact Information

• Name:HR VIAT
• Address:Valley Park School, Huntsman Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5DT
• Telephone: 01622 675762
• Email: recruitment@valleypark.viat.org.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Job Description
• Safeguarding Report