Head of Art
Location: Newbury, Berkshire
Start date: As soon as available
MPR/UPR + TLR 3
Part time considered
Applications from experienced teachers welcome

Do you have the passion and determination to change young people''s lives?
Are you able to inspire and enthuse students to learn?
Do you believe that all students can achieve their potential?

We are looking to appoint an outstanding teacher who is ready to grow and develop their leadership and management skills. The school is on an exciting journey and is seeking dynamic, inspirational teachers to work with our young people. You must be passionate about learning, creative in the classroom, and convinced that every student can succeed.

The successful candidate will:

• Be positive and enthusiastic

• Be a reflective practitioner, committed to continuous improvement

• Be passionate about their subject and able to inspire and motivate young people

• Have excellent subject knowledge and a desire to help all children achieve ambitious goals, appreciate the value of art, and understand how to succeed in the subject

• Be forward-thinking, adaptable, open to feedback, and up to date with the latest thinking on learning and teaching

• Be calm and assertive when managing behaviour

• Have the highest expectations of themselves, as well as of student behaviour and achievement

In return, we offer:

• An idyllic rural setting and a generous, well-maintained campus in Newbury, Berkshire

• Excellent, purpose-built facilities

• Outstanding professional development and expertise to help staff achieve excellence in their practice

• First-rate career development to support you in fulfilling your ambitions

• A unique, small, and friendly community school environment

• Links with local secondary schools for sharing good practice and further professional development