Overview
Washwood Heath Multi Academy Trust is inviting applications for the role of Head of Art at Washwood Heath Academy. The successful candidate will lead and develop the Art Department, inspire pupils, and contribute to department and whole-school projects within a collaborative Trust-wide context.
Responsibilities
* Be an inspiring teacher with real passion and enthusiasm for the subject with excellent subject knowledge.
* Be committed to delivering an excellent standard of teaching for all students. Set themselves and their students high standards and have high expectations.
* Be a good communicator and a strong team player.
* Have a willingness to contribute to the department and whole-school projects, including extracurricular life of the Academy.
* Have a thorough knowledge of present curriculum developments, particularly those relating to Art.
What we can offer
* A collaborative and inclusive culture, where team members will upskill you and offer regular opportunities to learn from colleagues within schools and Trust-wide.
* Structured CPD via access to the National College online CPD platform and/or apprenticeships such as Level 7 Senior Leaders Masters, with regular twilights.
* Career Pathways and Planning through our Professional Growth and Performance process.
* A wellbeing culture with Life Leave policy, access to a Wellbeing Champion, and participation in our annual staff wellbeing survey.
* 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including confidential counselling and wellbeing resources.
* A suite of supportive policies (Life Leave, Wellbeing, Career Break and Family Friendly).
* Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (LGPS) and a comprehensive rewards package (Long Service Awards, Employee Referral Scheme, Cycle to Work, eye-care support for display screen users).
* Opportunity to participate in Trust-wide groups (EDI and Wellbeing) including menopause and neurodiversity support.
* Onsite parking at all schools.
Requirements
* Enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.
* Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) requires fluent English as an essential requirement.
* Post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; filtering of spent convictions may apply as described in the DBS filtering guide.
* The recruitment process includes rigorous online checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).
* We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.
Important
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