Head of Art

Avon Valley Academy, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 8HH

3 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2023

• Closing date

  8 June 2023 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  25 May 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: Art and design
• Working pattern:
  • Full time - This is a full time position
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS/ UPS (£28,000 - £43,685)
• Additional allowances:

  TLR 2B

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for some who:

• is committed to becoming a truly excellent teacher and leader
• can teach a broad range of engaging and effective lessons that motivate, inspire and improve student attainment
• can plan and deliver lessons and sequences of lessons to the highest standard that ensure real learning takes place and students make superior progress
• is able to raise attainment and challenge students to achieve their best
• has a commitment to extra-curricular activities
• is aware of current initiatives in Art
• is an effective team leader who can contribute positively to the work in the Department
• has a positive, cheerful outlook with a good sense of humour
• is able to forge good relationships with students and staff
• is able to work hard and remain calm under pressure

What the school offers its staff

For the successful candidate we can offer:

• enthusiastic, friendly and hardworking students with excellent attitudes to learning;
• a caring and supportive community environment;
• a commitment to health and wellbeing of staff;
• a commitment to professional development;
• the opportunity to work effectively with other schools as part of a multi-academy trust.

Further details about the role

As a forward-looking and innovative school, we are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Head of Art to join our friendly and successful team. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced teacher to lead our friendly and motivated Art Department.

Avon Valley Academy is situated in north of Salisbury, in the heart of beautiful rural Wiltshire with excellent links to Salisbury, Bath, Bristol and the South-West. Our dynamic and forward-thinking Maths Department provides a varied curriculum that meets the many different needs of our learners.

Avon Valley Academy is an academy under the Acorn Education Trust providing exciting opportunities to improve local education and draw on the collective experience of a Trust.

Applying for the job

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How to Apply.pdf - 166 KB (opens in new tab)

Letter from the Head.pdf - 179 KB (opens in new tab)

Person Specification - Head of Art.pdf - 105 KB (opens in new tab)

Job Description - Head of Art.pdf - 107 KB (opens in new tab)

About Avon Valley Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 403 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Avon Valley Academy website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: rtitchener@avonvalleyacademy.org.uk
• Phone number: 01980 652467
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/avon-valley-academy (opens in new tab)

Set in beautiful grounds and surrounding countryside in South Wiltshire, Avon Valley College is within easy reach of the spectacular Jurassic coast, the New Forest, and the historic cathedral city of Salisbury, chosen by the Sunday Times ‘Best Places to Live’. Avon Valley College is much valued by its mixed civilian-military community. Owing to the rebasing of troops from Germany, we are in the process of a phased building programme to refresh and renew the entire estate, starting with a brand new purpose built 18-classroom block for the Arts and ICT, a state-of-the-art gym and specialist Sports Performance Facility. The school has undergone a significant period of change in the last year and standards in all areas are now high. Results in 2018 were significantly better than in 2017 across the board, making it one of the most improved schools in Wiltshire. During 2018-19, there has been a significant investment in improving quality of practice and developing leadership, including National Professional Qualifications, coaching, and a number of bespoke sessions led by nationally recognised speakers. We also place a high value on staff wellbeing with regular after school sessions including yoga, mindfulness, sports competitions, bake-offs and much more to come!

Arranging a visit to Avon Valley Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email rtitchener@avonvalleyacademy.org.uk.

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