Head of Art
Oak Wood School
Hillingdon
- Expired
- Salary:
- Salary range: £26,662 – £42,498 pa + TLR
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- April 2018/ASAP
- Apply by:
- 16 March 2018
Job overview
We are looking for an exceptional Head of Art at a school based in the London Borough of Hillingdon. This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher looking to take their career to new heights.
We are looking for driven and determined Art & Design/Photography teachers who want to work within a supportive London academy. We seek talented individuals who feel confident and able to teach a group of independent and imaginative students and lead them to academic success.
As a Head of Department at this academy, you will be expected to have high expectations for both yourself and students whilst maintaining high standards of teaching and learning. You will play a huge part in the schools innovative and creative ethos. This academy is a socially and economically diverse catchment area and children come from a wide variety of cultural backgrounds making this a truly exciting place to work. If you want to join a forward-thinking academy, where SLT support, develop and nurture staff then this could be an exciting opportunity for you!
Role Summary
The Curriculum Leader manages the performance of the department of a specific subject area and ensures staff comply with the standards set at national, local and school level.
The Head of Department role combines a teaching role with staff development responsibilities.
Strong time management and prioritisation skills are required to be successful in both elements of this role.
Key Tasks and activities:
• Act as an expert in a subject area providing support and advice to the Senior Leadership Team, and other teaching staff.
• Encourage interaction and teamwork within the department sharing ideas and new initiatives identifying new ways of teaching their subject area.
• Monitor the work of teachers within the department offering guidance and support where required and helping them to identify improved ways of working.
• Assist in the performance management of teachers within the department looking for ways to develop individuals.
• Develop the department programme/curriculum i.e. curriculum, standards, target setting, assessment and reporting.
• Draw up the Department Development Plan in accordance with the School Development Plan.
• Take responsibility for department resourcing and timetable allocation.
• Keep up to date with curriculum developments which affect their department ensuring that all members of the department are aware of new initiatives and how they are going to be implemented in the department.
• Look for ways to create interest from pupils in their subject area and raise standards of attainment.
• Keep up to date with curriculum developments which affect their department ensuring that all members of the department are kept aware.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of young people. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced criminal records check (DBS). For more information please contact Esther at CER on 02039578005 or e-mail your CV to esther.ayeni@cer.co.uk
Oak Wood is fully committed to Safeguarding and an enhanced DBS disclosure is an essential requirement for all posts at the school.
About Oak Wood School
Oak Wood is a vibrant, innovative and aspirational community where students are encouraged to aim high to achieve their personal goals. We are an oversubscribed 11-18 mixed comprehensive Foundation School that serves its local community in Hillingdon with over 1000 students.
Oak Wood School is situated in the centre of Hillingdon and serves a diverse catchment area. The cultural, faith and social diversity of the school is a great strength, and it is expected that successful applicants will be able to demonstrate a real commitment to the promotion of equal opportunities issues and achievement for all. Oak Wood School is very popular with over 200 students in the current Year 7.
At Oak Wood School we value the achievements of every pupil and student no matter what their abilities or talents. Young people are at the heart of all that we do. We are a truly comprehensive school and celebrate our diversity. Our high expectations of every pupil, and a caring, respectful and supportive core ethos – We Dream, We Learn, We Grow – propels us constantly to advocate that pupils and students are not limited in their choices.
We are extremely proud of our pupils. They are confident, articulate and thoughtful pupils who continually impress with their talents and energy. We regularly celebrate the many and varied successes of individuals and groups and are proud of our inclusive approach. It goes without saying that we want every pupil who joins us to develop into a successful young adult, but we also want to empower them to determine what success looks like for themselves. What is right for one is not necessarily right for another. It is important that each child has the chance to forge their own pathway, both while they are with us and beyond.
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