Second in Department and Lead Teacher of Graphics
Preston Manor School, Wembley, Middlesex, HA9 8NAThis job expired on 23 April 2024 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
23 April 2024 at 9am
Date listed
28 March 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Art and design
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Inner London Main/Upper Pay Scale plus TLR 2b £5,353
What skills and experience we're looking for
You will:
● have a passion for teaching and learning
● be an innovative and strategic thinker with vision and ideas
● be an excellent practitioner
● lead by example and act as a strong role model to students and staff
● have a positive, can do attitude with staff and students
● be able to demonstrate excellent creative and imaginative ways of working
● have an appreciation of Art & Design from a diverse range of designers, artists, countries and themes
● have a proven track record of achieving outstanding student progress through own practice
● be an effective team player and value every aspect of the life of the school
● have effective interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire students and staff
● be an active learner, who constantly strives to improve, with the desire to progress
What the school offers its staff
We offer:
● the opportunity to work across the education phases
● motivated, enthusiastic and ambitious students
● a friendly and supportive team of teachers
● well-resourced facilities
● a professionally stimulating and collaborative working environment
● a commitment to professional development, including an excellent CPD programme including ECT induction and Teach First training
Further details about the role
Preston Manor is a high achieving and successful school. We are looking for an excellent Second in Department and Lead Teacher of Graphics to work within the Art, Design and Technology department to continue to build on its existing strengths and successes. Previous successful experience of teaching Art and Design is vital. The ideal candidate will have a passion for visual communication, excellent 2D and 3D skills, and the ability to teach practical lessons in Graphics, and Art, providing a creative, safe and exciting atmosphere for students to maintain excellent and ambitious outcomes. Applications are invited from teachers looking to develop their leadership skills and experience.
The Second in Department has a leading role within the Art, Design and Technology department as a manager, being responsible for the coordination of curriculum development in Graphics and deputising for the Head of Department. The appointed person will take on the responsibilities of the lead teacher of KS4 & KS5 Graphics as well as the duties of Second in Department.
If you wish to be a part of our thriving community, the successful candidate will have the vision and creativity to contribute to the continued development of Art, Design and Technology as a valued subject and qualification amongst our school community. You will be joining an energetic school which strives to ensure that all students enjoy learning and surpass expectations for achievement.
The successful candidate will be expected to be able to teach at all Key Stages.
Commitment to safeguarding
Preston Manor School and its staff are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children. The School is registered with the DBS and successful applicants will be required to complete successfully the Disclosure procedure at the Enhanced level. It is an offence for any person barred from working with children to apply for this post.
The School’s Application Form will only be accepted from candidates who have completed this form in full. CV’s will not be accepted as a substitute.
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About Preston Manor School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 19
- Education phase
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- School size
- 1966 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 19
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Preston Manor School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- hradmin@preston-manor.com
- Phone number
- 02083854594
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