Teacher of Art and Design - Full-time

Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre, Tenterden

• Ref:KCC886-5408-805T
• Posted:17/11/2021
• Pay:MPS/UPS
• Start Date:January or April 2022
• App Close Date:28/11/2021 at 23:45
• Interviews:TBC

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Teacher of Art and Design

Required from 31^st August 2021                                           

Please read on if you are an enthusiastic and passionate Teacher of Art and Design with the ability to teach across all key stages.  Experience in the specialism of Graphics to A level would be an advantage.   You will be working as part of a large successful team and excellent communication skills will be essential.

This is a full time post although a part time job share will be considered.

To be successful, we will expect you to have:

• Drive, passion, determination and spirit
• Organisation skills that allow you to get the most from every student
• A commitment to delivering outstanding lessons
• Enthusiasm for passing on your knowledge to young people
• Communication skills and confidence to deliver teaching and learning
• The desire to overachieve in an environment that rewards excellence

In return, you will enjoy a unique working environment in the beautiful town of Tenterden in the heart of the Weald of Kent.  We invest in our staff and you will be given a full induction programme and the support you require to progress wherever you are in your career.  All teaching staff are provided with an IT device, discounts and offers with Kent Rewards and there is an independent nursery based on the school site which offers discounts to Tenterden Schools Trust Staff.

Detail your successes in your completed application form and supporting letter and get us excited about you!  

Closing date for applications:28th November 2021, however please don't delay if you're ready as we will be viewing applications as they are received.

Please apply via kentteach.com or for more information visit our school website: www.homewood-school.co.uk .  If you have any queries please contact Lauren Scott-Smith, Human Resources at vacancies@homewood.kent.sch.uk.

We are not accepting applications from employment agencies for this position but would be delighted to receive a direct application

Information about the school

Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre is a mixed 11 – 18 wide ability school with Academy status with 2000 students including 350 in the Sixth Form. We are part of Tenterden Schools’ Trust working in collaboration with local primary schools and nurseries serving the Wealden town of Tenterden and the surrounding villages. The school is situated on the edge of Tenterden and enjoys a large semi-rural site overlooking open countryside. Home Farm Nursery is based in the grounds of Homewood School.

Homewood has excellent facilities for all its students and our specialisms in Performing Arts, Applied Learning and the Rural Dimension underpin our approaches to learning which are designed to raise achievement across the whole student body. We aim to maintain and develop the cultural aspirations of the school community in line with our priorities of “belonging” and “respect” and offer a broad range of curriculum opportunities in all subject areas. This also extends into the local community through partnerships across primary, secondary and higher education sectors as well as non-educational community partners.

Homewood provides a secure and caring learning environment in which all students can flourish and succeed. It is a school renowned for its support for students’ wellbeing. Heads of Community provide academic and pastoral leadership for the students in their Community, supported by dedicated form tutors, a Family Liaison Officer and Assistant Head of Community. A range of other staff including counsellors and a qualified nurse help and support the students through their time at Homewood. Consideration and respect for each other is central to our work and we are justly proud of our students’ achievements.

I hope you will be inspired to submit an application to join us. If you are successful, you can be assured of a very warm welcome and a real opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the young people of this part of Kent.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Sam Stevens
• Address:Homewood School And Sixth Form Cent, Ashford Road, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6LT
• Telephone: 01580764222
• Email: s.stevens@homewood.kent.sch.uk

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