Teacher of Art and Photography
Lyndon School, Solihull, West Midlands, B92 8EJ15 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2025 or sooner
Closing date
16 March 2025 at 9am
Date listed
27 February 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Art and design
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
Summit Learning Trust Mission Statement
Success through Endeavour
Ambition through Challenge
Strength through Diversity
Join Lyndon School a ‘happy, friendly and caring place. Leaders are ambitious in their expectations. They want the very best for their school community. Pupils enjoy positive relationships with caring staff…. Leaders have designed an ambitious curriculum. In many subjects this sets out the important things that pupils need to know and remember. A rich set of experiences are returning, following the earlier challenges of the pandemic.’ (OfSTED 2022).
Lyndon is part of Summit Learning Trust comprising Lyndon itself, Ninestiles School, Cockshut Hill School four primary schools and the Sixth Form College Solihull. The leadership team of Lyndon is progressive and has the vision, drive and support to lead the school on a journey of excellence, with staff that have a passion for teaching and learning. Join us and you will be part of an improving school with a strong team ethos.
Here at Lyndon School we aim to create opportunities and support achievement for our learners and colleagues alike. Right now we are looking for an inspiring teacher who can bring Art and Photography to life, driving improvements and outcomes – and create a nurturing environment within which everyone can reach their full potential. As part of a creative team, you will also support in the development of the technology curriculum.
We believe in working collaboratively, sharing ideas and supporting each other to achieve great things as we further develop innovative teaching and learning strategies. As a qualified teacher, you will have the experience and the ability to teach across the ability range for KS3 and KS4. The successful candidate will have a keen interest in innovative teaching strategies and commitment to developing their leadership skills.
For a full description of the role and person specification, please see the accompanying documents.
About the Trust
https://www.summitlearningtrust.org.uk/
To apply please visit our website at https://summitlearningtrust.org.uk/careers-vacancies/
Please note we do not accept CV’s
What the school offers its staff
Why work for us?
We offer a range of wellbeing and work-life balance benefits to recognise and reward theessential contributions our colleagues make to our success and growth. These includeaccess to:
- Employee assistance programme
- High quality training and support in and across academies enabling career progression
- Wellbeing Advocates
- Lifestyle benefits and discount schemes, including gym discounts and cycle to work scheme
- Health Protection Scheme alongside Flu Jab and Eyecare Vouchers
- Generous
employer pension schemes
Further details about the role
We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. Summit Learning Trust is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender reassignment, age, disability, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy/maternity or race.
We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all colleagues to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, including a Children’s barred list check. Online searches of shortlisted candidates will also be conducted. Our policy is available to view here https://summitlearningtrust.org.uk/our-trust/statutory-information/policies-statements/
Commitment to safeguarding
We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all colleagues to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, including a Children’s barred list check. Online searches of shortlisted candidates will also be conducted. Our policy is available to view here https://summitlearningtrust.org.uk/our-trust/statutory-information/policies-statements/
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Lyndon School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1166 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Lyndon School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@summitlearningtrust.org.uk
- Phone number
- 0121 743 3402
Join Lyndon School a ‘happy, friendly and caring place. Leaders are ambitious in their expectations. They want the very best for their school community. Pupils enjoy positive relationships with caring staff…. Leaders have designed an ambitious curriculum. In many subjects this sets out the important things that pupils need to know and remember. A rich set of experiences are returning, following the earlier challenges of the pandemic.’ (OfSTED 2022).
Lyndon is part of Summit Learning Trust comprising Lyndon itself, Ninestiles – An Academy, Cockshut Hill School four primary schools and Solihull Sixth Form College. The leadership team of Lyndon is progressive and has the vision, drive and support to lead the school on a journey of excellence, with staff that have a passion for teaching and learning. Join us and you will be part of a school on its journey to outstanding status with a strong team ethos. We believe in working collaboratively, sharing ideas and supporting each other to achieve great things.
Arranging a visit to Lyndon School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@summitlearningtrust.org.uk.
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