Head of Arts Faculty with Teacher of Music
Claydon High School, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 0EG8 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
15 May 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
26 April 2024
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subjects
- Art and design, Drama, Music, Physical education
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPR - UPR
Additional allowances
TLR 1a £9,272
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a creative, innovative and enthusiastic practitioner to lead our team of specialist teachers from September 2024. We want you to share our passion for teaching and learning, someone who is keen to motivate and challenge our students and our colleagues. This post would suit an ambitious and experienced individual looking to further develop their career.
The Arts Faculty are a forward looking department made up of Art and Design, Drama, Music and Physical Education. The school’s motto is “Be the best you can be” and the Arts Faculty fully embrace this through a strong curriculum and extensive extra-curricular programme. Over the years the faculty have produced some of the strongest GCSE results and are rightly proud of the progress made. As well as excellent results the faculty offer extensive clubs, trips and enrichment opportunities which enable our young people to become active, global citizens. We are looking for a dynamic leader who will further enhance the enrichment opportunities offered and be able to demonstrate an innovative and interactive style of teaching.
What the school offers its staff
Claydon High School and Penrose Learning Trust provide an excellent support programme for newly appointed staff. We pride ourselves on our positive hardworking ethos and collegiate atmosphere.
We offer:
- new staff training and induction with ongoing support;
- continuous professional development opportunities;
- bespoke support for career development.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Claydon High School is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to applications@penroselearningtrust.uk
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About Claydon High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 774 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Claydon High School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- admin@claydonhigh.com
- Phone number
- 01473 836 110
Claydon High School is a popular, oversubscribed and friendly comprehensive school on the outskirts of Ipswich; we are situated close to the A14 with easy transport links across Suffolk and into Essex.
We are a small school with 776 students on roll which means that there is a close working relationship with all the staff and students in the school.
As part of the South Suffolk Learning Trust we also work closely with other schools within the MAT to achieve “excellence through collaboration”.
Arranging a visit to Claydon High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@claydonhigh.com.
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