Photography Teacher
Kennet School, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 4LLThis job expired on 20 April 2020 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2020
Closing date
20 April 2020 at 9am
Date listed
3 April 2020
Job details
Job role
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Working pattern
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS (£24,373 - £40,490)
Photography Teacher job summary
Job Title: Photography Teacher
Salary: MPS/UPS (£24,373 - £40,490)
Contract: Part time, flexible 0.63–0.8 fte (Maternity)
Required for: September 2020
Are you a passionate and dynamic teacher of Photography looking to work in an outstanding department? We are looking for a teacher of Art and Photography to join our team on a part time maternity cover basis initially.
The Arts are a highly valued part of our curriculum and we hold an Artsmark Platinum award. The Art Department is a beacon of excellence, both within our school and our wider context: we are incredibly proud of their achievements and the work which our pupils produce.
We offer:
• an open and collaborative community that trusts its teachers, equipping them with the skills and allowing them the freedom to act as valued professionals;
• a consistently outstanding department with a national reputation for excellence;
• excellent facilities and resources including extensive IT provision, dedicated technicians and Mac suite;
• high quality inset days, Minimum 15% non-contact time, bespoke 3 year induction programme for new teachers & leadership development programmes;
• a range of personal benefits, including Cycle to Work Scheme, on site leisure centre and an active staff social committee;
• rigid procedures for managing behaviour;
• an Ofsted outstanding School that believes ‘better never stops’.
For further insight into the Art & Photography Department and Kennet School please view the attachments below labelled:
‘A letter from our Headteacher’ (What We Believe)
‘Letter to Applicants’ (Staff Benefits)
‘A Letter from the Head of Art’
We would like you to be:
• able to teach Art to Key Stage 4 and Photography to Key Stage 5;
• creative, forward thinking attitude & unapologetically passionate about your subject;
• committed to working collaboratively as part of a team and across the school;
• willing to think creatively and take risks in the classroom;
• hard-working with excellent organisational skills.
How to Apply
• Click the ‘Quick Apply’ button below to complete the application form.
We welcome enquiries prior to application, so please get in touch with Chris Ellison, Deputy Headteacher for more information (cellison@kennetschool.co.uk).
Deadline & Interview Dates
Deadline for applications is 9am, Monday 20 April 2020 and candidates selected for interview will be notified shortly after this date. Candidates will be asked to share a portfolio containing examples of their own and pupil work.
Additional Information
Kennet School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, including being subject to a full DBS check.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all employees, governors, trainees and volunteers to share in this commitment. We value diverse backgrounds, life experiences and perspectives and have a supportive and inclusive organisational culture. We would like our organisation to be representative of our community and the users of our services and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
We seek employees keen to contribute to the fuller life of this over-subscribed and ambitious school. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
About Kennet School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
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- School size
- 1877 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Kennet School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- office@kennetschool.co.uk
Kennet is a dynamic and ambitious 11-18 comprehensive school which opened in September 1957. The school has grown over the last 60 years, both in terms of size and success. We currently have approximately 1,780 pupils on roll including strong numbers in the Sixth Form at around 350 pupils. We were judged by Ofsted to be Outstanding in May 2016 and have accumulated a number of awards including Arts Mark Platinum, Exceptional Schools Award, NACE Challenge Award and Investors in Careers. We are currently working on the Sandwell Well-Being Charter Mark focusing on the mental health and well-being of our whole organisation.
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