Teacher of Dt and Art
The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 3DG
This job expired on 24 May 2022 – see similar jobs
Expected start date
1 September 2022
Application deadline
24 May 2022 at 12:00pm
Date listed
18 May 2022
Job details
Working pattern
Contract type
- Permanent
Salary
- Fringe main/Upper
Teacher of Dt and Art job summary
An exciting opportunity to significantly impact the lives of young people.
SIAMS: Outstanding (November 2015) Ofsted: Good (March 2019)
The Priory CofE School in Dorking is seeking to appoint an inspiring and visionary teacher of DT and Art.
Both subjects are currently taught at KS3 and KS4, with both departments thriving with the progress of our students both in and out of lessons. Our DT department has developed the opportunity for many of our students to take part in Green Power racing, where the school were runners up in the International Finals last year.
Candidates with a clear passion and vision for the delivery of DT and Art would be ideally suited to join us at this pivotal point in our school’s development.
Within the role, we will also provide the following staff benefits;
Staff Pension Scheme – Teacher Pension Scheme and Local Government Pension Scheme
Wellbeing Improvement Sessions – In-house
Occupational Health – Commitment to physical health
Strong supportive and fully embedded systems to help induction or day to day triumphs or challenges
Reward & Recognition Scheme
Regular INSET Training
A comprehensive CPD programme that is adapted to individual needs and includes a research based inquiry question as part of appraisal along with in-house and externally run INSET sessions
Opportunities for staff, at all levels, to assume additional responsibilities of a whole school nature; some with incentive allowances attached or time provided. As a result, many members of staff have been promoted internally.
‘Buddy’ Initiative for new staff
Wellbeing Inset sessions
Fair & compassionate responses (where needed) and a flexible approach to staff requests
Use of our 25m swimming pool for staff (conditions apply)
A range of extra-curricular activities that staff can get involved in including sports clubs, Green Power Car racing, Sponsored Walk, music concerts, school production, Priory Fest and a range of further clubs
Access to Surrey County Council schemes, including childcare vouchers and cycle to work.
The Priory School is a successful and happy 11-16 Church of England Voluntary Aided school with an exceptionally positive school culture. We have an excellent CPD programme for all and in-house provision for recently qualified teachers. While this post would also suit an ECT, colleagues at any stage in their career with potential and talent are most welcome to apply. We are keen to recruit and develop the right person to develop and deliver a truly inspirational education to our students.
If you wish to join a school that is thriving but destined for even greater things then we would welcome your application, which should be submitted by noon on Tuesday 24 May.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
For more information or an application pack please contact the Business Manager on Tel: 01306 878782 or Email: personnel@priorycofe.com
The Priory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
About The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 660 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- Contact email
- bgn@priorycofe.com
- Contact phone number
- 01306 878782
The school has 630. We benefit from fantastic facilities which are set to improve further due to our expansion programme as student numbers grow. One of two secondary schools in the town of Dorking, we aim to provide inspirational teaching in a caring and supportive environment. Our Christian ethos and distinctiveness sets us apart from other schools and our inclusive approach means we welcome staff and students from all backgrounds.
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