Teacher of Art - Full-time

Folkestone Academy, Folkestone

• Ref:KCC886-4020-504T
• Posted:24/02/2023
• Pay:MPS/UPS depending upon experience
• Start Date:September 2023
• App Close Date:03/03/2023 at 12:00
• Interviews:To Be Confirmed

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Folkestone Academy is looking to recruit an innovative, dedicated Teacher of Art starting September 2023.

As a faculty we are committed to supporting our pupils in becoming confident in their own ability, with a sense of purpose and a vision for their futures. We want all of our pupils to be successful, creative thinkers, achieving the highest outcomes possible.

The Folkestone Academy community strongly believes that its purpose is to serve the young people of the local coastal community with a powerful education and engage them with the creative arts to improve cultural capital.

We need an inspirational Art Teacher who has enthusiasm and passion for art education and can translate that to the classroom.  As a Trust we are committed to investing in the creative arts, working closely with the local artistic community and providing a range of opportunities for our pupils in all Key Stages.

Come and join us to be a part of our journey.

The ideal candidate will…

• A passionate creative arts practitioner dedicated to making art accessible to young people
• be dedicated to improving pupil progress and raising attainment
• possess the drive and determination to assist pupils in breaking down barriers inside and outside of education
• value our respectful environment, ensuring that pupils and colleagues alike respect and support each other to ensure a calm and purposeful site
• believe that a knowledge and research-led curriculum is the necessary catalyst, with the ability and determination to be part of the Academy’s community to support ambitious, confident and successful pupils
• be confident in developing and delivering innovative approaches to art teaching in the classroom and through virtual provision
• This post would be suitable for an NQT who would like to develop in the role.

In return, Turner Schools can offer...

• a strong ethos and culture that promotes the belief that all pupils can achieve
• calm and purposeful learning environments, with high pupil behaviour expectations
• a warm and welcoming team of teachers and associate staff
• manageable workload through sensible and efficient policies
• personalised coaching and CPD programmes alongside an investment in your career and development through financing Masters qualifications, training courses and conferences as requested
• a Trust which takes student and faculty welfare seriously
• Private healthcare from Benenden Health providing access to healthcare services such as Medical Diagnostics, Medical Treatment and Surgery, Physiotherapy, 24/7 GP and Mental Health helplines.
• a genuine opportunity to make a difference by being part of the exciting Trust vision.

We reserve the right to close the advert early is a suitable canidate is found.

Information about the school

At Folkestone Academy we foster an environment where students value their education and enjoy their learning and feel inspired to develop their true passions. We offer traditional academic subjects alongside creative arts, sports and a vibrant extra-curricular. We want our pupils to find their talents and be the best they can be.

We believe our purpose is to provide the young people we serve with a powerful education. This education will foster ambitious students who have the confidence to succeed academically and to go on to live fulfilled, successful lives.

We believe that a knowledge-led curriculum delivered by research-engaged, dedicated practitioners is the catalyst necessary to achieve this purpose. Essential to this purpose is our shared commitment to our values.

Folkestone Academy is part of Turner Schools, which is committed to giving a powerful education to local families through schools where children thrive and knowledge matters. Turner Schools is committed to ensuring success without selection for our pupils and students by teaching them the core knowledge and life skills they need to thrive in the modern world. Turner Schools is committed to leading schools where children thrive and knowledge matters. Our mission is to set a new standard in non-selective education, empowering our pupils and students with cultural capital. In this way we will contribute to the regeneration of the region; we call this mission ‘sea-change’.

Our schools include: Folkestone Academy; Folkestone Primary; Morehall Primary; Martello Primary; and Turner Free School.

Turner Schools is committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. It expects all staff and volunteers to share this same commitment. Any appointment is subject to satisfactory recruitment checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and an on-line search in order to identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available on line.Two references are required prior to commencement of employment. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Caroline Dominguez
• Address:Academy Lane, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5FP
• Telephone: 01303 842433
• Email: hr@turnerschools.com