Curriculum Leader of Art - MATERNITY COVER

Full Time

MPR/UPR

TLR 2b

WE CANNOT PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS POSITION

We are seeking a highly motivated and creative Curriculum Leader of Art with a love for their subject to join our vibrant and supportive team. There are currently four specialist teachers who enjoy a range of adaptive teaching approaches, both contributing to the academic and pastoral life of the school.

The Art Department is a strong department which consistently achieves good outcomes. We offer Fine Art, 3D Art, Textile Art and Photography. A well-resourced department; the subject is taught in three well-equipped, specialist art rooms, one of which houses a kiln room. We also have two part-time Art Technicians working with the department. The Art department run excellent trips for pupils such as visits to the V&A and Warner Studio Tours.

We are looking to appoint a colleague who will:

• Engage, enthuse, motivate and challenge pupils in order for them to excel academically

• Have relentlessly high expectations of themselves and pupils

• Have excellent subject knowledge

• Be willing to teach across the full age range of pupils; year 7 to year 11

• Enhance the quality of teaching and learning in the department and wider school through sharing resources and good practice, lesson observation, collaborative teaching, mentoring and active participation in continuing professional studies programme

• Teach a standard timetable allocation (PPA and Leadership time assumed)

• Lead the efficient running of the curriculum area, including, setting and marking examinations, leading departmental meetings and undertaking administrative and other tasks, delegating as appropriate

• Actively safeguard and promote the health & safety, and welfare of children and staff

• Support the schools’ aims and objectives for teaching and learning

• Adhere to and promote all school policies and procedures

Person Specification:

·         Good degree in a directly related subject (essential)

·         Thorough knowledge of the (11-16) subject Curriculum up to GCSE

·         Recognised teaching qualification, such as a PGCE, or equivalent experience

·         Awareness of Safeguarding requirements and good practice regarding health & safety

·         Good level of IT literacy

·         Be capable of delivering inspirational and informative lessons to the full age and ability range of pupils at the school

·         Be able to demonstrate a positive and authoritative rapport with pupils

·         Excellent and effective classroom management skills

·         Have excellent communication skills to enable effective dialogue with pupils, parents, staff and visitors

·         Be organised and self-motivated, with a proven record for meeting targets and deadlines

In return you can expect:

• Access to an exceptional Professional Studies Programme

• Access to Hampshire Local Authority, Subject Specific CPD and an in-house CPD

• To be part of a school which has a real ‘team approach’ where you will be valued and supported

• A well-resourced curriculum area including your own laptop

• Contribution to the Teacher’s Pension Scheme

• Lifestyle discounts through our employee ‘Lifestyle Savings Platform'

• Access to free counselling service via our provider ‘Health Assured’

• Onsite parking

• A dedicated Teaching and Learning training room

• A staff room with complimentary refreshments and food provided on whole school events such as Parents’ Evenings

Application Procedure:

Only applications using our HCC application form will be reviewed, we cannot accept CVs. 

Please refer to attached documents for application form or see link below for our website

If you currently work in a school, please ensure your reference is from your current Headteacher. 

Please submit your application as soon as possible as we may invite candidates to interview before the closing date.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if we receive applications that meet the criteria. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Cove School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.