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Head of Art - Full-time

Goodwin Academy, Deal

  • Ref:KCC886-4023-132T
  • Posted:09/01/2020
  • Pay:TSAT T Scale £26,458 - £41,063 per annum + TLR2b
  • Start Date:April or September 2020
  • App Close Date:26/01/2020 at 23:00
  • Interviews:TBC

Advert

Start Date:  April or September 2020

Application Deadline: 26th January 2020

Full-time Permanent

TSAT Teacher Scale £26,458 - £41,063 per annum, plus TLR of £4,728

 

We are currently recruiting for an exceptional Head of Art to join Goodwin Academy. Goodwin Academy is a vibrant and engaging Key Stage 3-5 mixed Academy, which is sponsored by the Thinking Schools Academy Trust.

As Head of Art you will lead the department and be committed to the progress of staff and students. Through yours and the departments enthusiasm and subject knowledge you will be committed to transforming the life chances of our students.

The ideal candidate will:

  • Be a qualified and experienced Art Teacher.
  • Be able to consistently deliver good or outstanding practice.
  • Be experienced in planning an appropriate and challenging curriculum.
  • Have a thorough knowledge of present curriculum developments, particularly those relating to Art
  • Be an inspiring teacher with real enthusiasm for the subject.
  • Be able to motivate his/her pupils.
  • Be committed to high standards for both staff and students.
  • Be prepared to contribute to the extra-curricular life of the Academy.
  • Have excellent knowledge/experience of teaching Art
  • Implement and support all Academy policies.
  • Be able to collaborate with other leaders and managers in raising standards within the curriculum to Good and Outstanding including all student groups.
  • Be able to raise standards of teaching, learning and progress to ensure all subject staff deliver and all students receive Good and Outstanding lessons.
  • Be able to coach and mentor subject staff to raise standards in learning and progress to be Good and Outstanding.

What we can offer you:

  • A newly built school with a stunning teaching environment and state of the art technology.
  • Excellent gym facilities.
  • Regular CPD and social events, including Trust CPD days, the Trust Christmas party and regular Trust theatre trips to London.
  • Support from across the Trust to help you deliver outstanding practice through resources, mentoring and school visits.

What you need to do now:

If you are interested in working in a newly-built school, benefitting from a supportive network of teachers across our large academy and our Trust and you are keen to progress your career and join at the start of a new and exciting time for this academy, then please apply today!

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Information about the school

We are passionate about nurturing our students to become confident, well-rounded and contented individuals who are equipped and ready to be successful for the world of work and the challenges of the 21st Century. We are committed to helping them to aspire to develop their academic and life skills which we deliver through our BEST Agenda – ‘Be Your Best

B = Brilliance, where students will be supported to be brilliant in everything that they do

E = Enrichment, where students will encounter a variety of educational opportunities outside of the classroom.

S = Society, where students will be encouraged to develop as responsible, active and informed world citizens, demonstrating mutual respect, empathy and community spirit.

T = Thinking, where students will join a global community of thinkers

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.