Head of Art
Location: Newbury, Berkshire
Start date: As soon as available
MPR/UPR + TLR 3
Part time considered
Applications from experienced teachers welcome
Do you have the passion and determination to change young people's lives?
Are you able to inspire and enthuse students to learn?
Do you believe that all students can achieve their potential?
We are looking to appoint an outstanding teacher who is ready to grow and develop their leadership and management skills. The school is on an exciting journey and is seeking dynamic, inspirational teachers to work with our young people. You must be passionate about learning, creative in the classroom, and convinced that every student can succeed.
The successful candidate will:
Be positive and enthusiastic
Be a reflective practitioner, committed to continuous improvement
Be passionate about their subject and able to inspire and motivate young people
Have excellent subject knowledge and a desire to help all children achieve ambitious goals, appreciate the value of art, and understand how to succeed in the subject
Be forward-thinking, adaptable, open to feedback, and up to date with the latest thinking on learning and teaching
Be calm and assertive when managing behaviour
Have the highest expectations of themselves, as well as of student behaviour and achievement
In return, we offer:
An idyllic rural setting and a generous, well-maintained campus in Newbury, Berkshire
Excellent, purpose-built facilities
Outstanding professional development and expertise to help staff achieve excellence in their practice
First-rate career development to support you in fulfilling your ambitions
A unique, small, and friendly community school environment
Links with local secondary schools for sharing good practice and further professional development