Teacher of Art
Buckler's Mead School, Yeovil, BA21 4NHThis job expired on 27 September 2023
Job start date
1 January 2024
Closing date
27 September 2023 at 9am
Date listed
12 September 2023
Job details
Job role
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- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Art and design
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time position, though part time hours may be considered for the right applicant.
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M1 to UPS3
What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful candidate should be:
- Hard working and fully committed to the ethos of the academy.
- Confident in teaching Art, Photography, Textiles or 3D Product Design at KS3 and KS4.
- Enthusiastic and willing to try new ideas, taking responsibility for new initiatives.
- Keen to support the teaching of excellence by improving student outcomes.
- Someone with sky high expectations of students, whilst fully appreciating the need to provide encouragement and support to students of all abilities.
- Capable of working with staff from all areas of the academy, external agencies and partner schools.
- Interested in continuing professional development.
What the school offers its staff
In return we can offer you the opportunity to work with motivated students, the full support of a dedicated and committed team of staff, a supportive induction programme and ongoing professional development, plus the opportunity to work in a developing academy in a beautiful area of the South West. Staff benefits include free on-site parking, membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme and access for all staff to the Employee Assistance Programme “Health Assured”, which is a telephone based advice, information and counselling service. A selection of meals, snacks (hot and cold) and drinks is available for staff to purchase at lunch and break times.
Further details about the role
Required from January 2023, an enthusiastic and ambitious Teacher of Art to join the department in the next phase of its development and get fully involved in all aspects of academy life. Full time or part time hours considered.
Art based subjects are highly regarded by staff and students, boasting large uptake at GCSE. We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates with experience or interest in Textiles and 3D Product Design as well as Art and Photography and welcome applications from individuals qualified and interested in all Art based subjects.
Buckler’s Mead is an ambitious school on the rise. Following a hugely successful Summer where the Academy recorded the best results in its history we are now looking to recruit to key positions to continue this exceptional school improvement journey.
We seek to significantly invest in developing all of our staff. We often identify ambitious teachers with potential, developing them in their roles in order to take on leadership positions. This has been strengthened by our work with Trust partners. If you are ambitious and would like the chance to teach in a rapidly improving school and wish to develop into leadership, this may be the ideal post for you.
We are keen to hear from established teachers, or those new to the profession, and welcome applicants who would like to join us on our rapid improvement journey.
Please note that we may carry out online searches on shortlisted candidates as part of our Safer Recruitment and Due Diligence checks.
We review all applications on receipt and reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier if we receive sufficient applications.
Commitment to safeguarding
Buckler's Mead is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children.
We have a duty of care and the right to take reasonable action, ensuring the welfare and safety of pupils. If staff have cause for concern that a child is subject to any form of abuse, we will follow child protection procedures and inform Children’s Services.
Buckler’s Mead meets statutory requirements relating to Disclosure & Barring Service – all staff and volunteers who work with Buckler’s Mead Academy who meet the ‘regulated activity test’ (Freedoms Act 2012) are required to undergo an enhanced DBS check prior to employment.
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About Buckler's Mead School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 759 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Buckler's Mead School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- dstpaul@bucklersmeadacademy.com
- Phone number
- 01935 424454
Originally established as Buckler's Mead School in 1957, Buckler’s Mead Academy is now a successful 11- 16 academy where we pride ourselves on providing an inspiring education for all. This is achieved through a strong sense of community, providing a wide range of opportunities, ensuring students enjoy school and are ultimately successful in their chosen field.
We believe in providing a learning environment that is calm, orderly and respectful, where our students can reach their full potential and go on to be happy, successful and fulfilled members of the community.
In September 2021 the Academy joined the Midsomer Norton Partnership Trust. This is a strong trust of more than 25 schools, including 11 secondary schools. The trust is often described as the 'market leader' in the South West and has an exceptional record for providing high quality educational provision to all of its students.
Arranging a visit to Buckler's Mead School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email dstpaul@bucklersmeadacademy.com.
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