We are looking for someone with excellent subject knowledge and a passion to engage our students to be our new Art and Photography Teacher. You will be dynamic, resilient, and motivated, with a willingness to uphold our high expectations to secure ‘Outstanding Achievement for All’. Teaching will be split across Art and Photography classes.
This is an exciting opportunity to join St Aldhelm’s Academy within Authentic Education Group. We are dynamic, forward-thinking, and committed to changing the lives of all young people. We seek a new colleague who shares our inclusive and positive ethos.
We are a truly comprehensive school located in the heart of our community. There are high levels of respect, support, and kindness across our staff team and senior leadership.
Teachers at St Aldhelm’s Academy are expected to be excellent classroom practitioners with strong subject knowledge and high emotional intelligence. They should have strong communication skills and the ability to build good relationships with pupils, parents, and staff, whilst also being able to:
* Demonstrate professionalism consistent with the Trust’s values: aspirational, collaborative, inclusive, innovative, and responsible
* Contribute to the extra-curricular provision offered by the department
* Develop the use of technology to enhance learning opportunities for pupils
Our mantra, ‘High Expectations lead to High Achievers,’ applies to everyone involved in the academy. We place a strong emphasis on staff well-being.
This role offers excellent preparation for future Curriculum or Pastoral leadership.
What We Have to Offer:
* A visible and approachable senior leadership team and an enthusiastic and committed team of teachers and support staff
* A strong support network within the school and across Authentic Education
* Evidence-informed CPD as part of a professional learning community tailored to individual needs
* Strong potential for career progression
* A culture respecting work-life balance and ongoing wellbeing support, including a dedicated Wellbeing Champion
* An Employee Assistance Programme offering support and counselling with an external provider
* Staff benefits such as free eye testing for DSE users through Specsavers, free will writing via Dunham McCarthy Solicitors, and reduced-price gym membership through BH Live
* A competitive pension scheme through Teachers’ Pensions or The Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff
To arrange a visit or informal discussion about the role, please contact Leila Shaw, HR Lead, at leila.shaw@saa.weareauthentic.education.
Together we are Courageous, Innovative, Excellent
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