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Head of Art

Kingsbury Green Academy, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 8YH

This job expired on 14 October 2024 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  January 2025

• Closing date

  14 October 2024 at 9am

• Date listed

  3 October 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of department or curriculum
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £30,000.00 - £46,525.00 Annually (FTE) Actual Salary: £30,000 to £46,525 (DOE) plus TLR 2B (£5,351) FTE

Head of Art job summary

Head of Art

Kingsbury Green Academy

Salary: MPS1/UPS3 (DOE) plus TLR2B

Actual Salary: £30,000 to £46,525 (DOE) plus TLR 2B (£5,351) FTE

Contract: Permanent and full time or part time

Closing date: 09.00am, Monday 14th October 2024

Interview Date: Wednesday 16th October 2024

Anticipated Start Date: January 2025

Job Overview

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational teacher to join our effective and supportive Creative Arts Department as Head of Art.

We are looking to appoint a teacher who will:

• Be an innovative and enthusiastic teacher of Art with a passion for learning
• Be a dedicated professional committed to providing our students with an excellent education
• Be passionate about teaching and learning; someone who will bring energy, enthusiasm and new ideas to the classroom and department
• Have ambition and the desire to play a significant role in the further development of the Art department
• Inspire students to understand what excellence means for them on a personal level and support them to achieve that personal excellence in whatever form it takes

Why choose us?

Kingsbury Green Academy, judged as ‘Good’ by Ofsted in every category when inspected in April 2022, is part of the successful Ascend Learning Trust. We are an ambitious, forward thinking 11-18 years Academy situated in a beautiful location on the outskirts of Calne in Wiltshire. Kingsbury Green Academy is a great place to teach Art as we are continually raising standards to produce the highest levels of student achievement.

We look forward to receiving your application should you be interested. If you have not heard from us by the interview date, you may assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer feedback on individual applications that are not shortlisted for interview.

Full details can be found in the recruitment pack.

Ascend Learning Trust creates a sense of belonging for everyone. All our young people receive a holistic, world class education regardless of where they come from or their life challenges. They will leave their Ascend community with outcomes that opens doors to a fulfilling and successful future.

If you want to be a part of this, and work alongside ambitious, compassionate, and dedicated people we welcome your application. Our mission is to develop and retain high quality professional who relentlessly pursue the Ascend vision.

Together we will foster a culture of compassion and inclusivity with high expectations and standards for all. Where horizons are limitless, and education is unmissable.

Together we Belong, Believe, Become.

We also offer an excellent staff benefit package which include discounts on high street stores, restaurants, cinemas, and gyms as well as having a wellbeing hub and a cycle to work scheme. We have a wide range of benefits including:

• Discounted Gym Memberships
• Hundreds of offers and discounts and cashback on local and national stores
• Free flu vaccinations
• Employee Assistance Provider
• Excellent Pension Schemes
• Generous annual leave including Wellbeing Days

Please note if we receive sufficient applications, we may close this job role earlier.

At Ascend Learning Trust, we believe in the power of diversity to drive innovation, foster creativity, and create a workplace that truly reflects the richness of the world around us. We are excited to welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join our dynamic team.

Reasonable adjustments are modifications or accommodations made to ensure that individuals with disabilities or specific needs can perform their job duties effectively. We embrace the idea that everyone should have equal opportunities to succeed, and our aim is to make this a reality. If you need any assistance completing your application, please contact the Recruitment Team on 01793 781485 or alternatively you can email recruitment@ascendlearning.org.uk

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Ascend Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

Please note: Any position that involves working with children requires declaration of ALL convictions/cautions regardless of whether these are deemed as spent and a DBS check will be carried out before any employment commences.

In line with KCSIE 2024 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further guidance and will be asked to clarify their online presence.

References will be obtained before interview at shortlisting stage and may be used in the interview process. If previous employment has included working with children, then at least one referee must be from this employment regardless of whether this is the current or most recent employment Any gaps in employment must be detailed and an explanation provided in the relevant section.

Commitment to safeguarding

Ascend Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any position that involves working with children requires declaration of ALL convictions/cautions regardless of whether these are deemed as spent and a DBS check will be carried out before any employment commences. References will be obtained before interview at shortlisting stage and may be used in the interview process. Any gaps in employment must be detailed and an explanation provided in the relevant section.

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About Kingsbury Green Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1033 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Kingsbury Green Academy website (opens in new tab)
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kingsbury-green-academy (opens in new tab)

We are looking to appoint an inspiring and motivational teacher with the flexibility to teach a range of subjects to small groups within our Alternative Provision building, known locally as the KGA Gateway Centre.

Kingsbury Green Academy, judged as ‘Good’ by Ofsted in every category when inspected in April 2022, is part of the successful Ascend Learning Trust. We are an ambitious, forward thinking 11-18 years Academy situated in a beautiful location on the outskirts of Calne in Wiltshire.

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