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Lead Teacher of Art

Lead Teacher of Art

Hammersmith Academy

Hammersmith and Fulham

Salary:
MPS/UPS
Job type:
Full Time, Maternity Cover
Start date:
SEPTEMBER 2018
Apply by:
28 February 2018

Job overview

Hammersmith Academy, a state-of-the-art Academy specialising in Creative & Digital Media and IT, is a truly comprehensive, fair-banded Academy where staff “are committed to getting the best outcomes for students”. We were judged to be a good school with many outstanding features by Ofsted in March 2017. 

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspiring Head of Art. The successful applicant will be well-qualified, experienced specialists who are committed to achieving high standards and developing each child to their potential.

We are enormously proud of our Art Department and the success already achieved since opening. 

If you are an outstanding leader with high expectations, who can achieve the highest standards from your students and staff team and can create a culture of success through challenge and innovation as well as instil a love of learning, we would like to hear from you. 

The Subject Leaders will need to demonstrate the following in the development of a successful Academy in line with the sponsors’ vision:

  • Leadership, vision and drive to raise educational standards;
  • An inclusive approach to a school ethos of achievement;
  • Commitment to a varied and effective range of teaching methods underpinned by modern technology and on-line learning approaches, and to the development of      students as effective autonomous learners;
  • Provide excellent leadership which promotes the highest standards teaching in the      subject area;
  • The ability to combine clear vision and the translation of ideas into action;
  • Commitment to the benefits to students of a longer taught day and an extensive      enrichment programme;
  • Determination to achieve ambitious targets and outcomes;
  • Responsibility and accountability for all decisions taken;
  • Ability to work effectively with others and represent the Academy to the local and      wider community;
  • Lead, develop and implement an innovative and creative online curriculum and      learning programme;
  • Utilise the most appropriate resources for the subject area and ensure that they are used efficiently, effectively and safely whilst providing value for money;
  • Secure excellent progress and attainment of students in the subject area;
  • Play a role in the leadership of the pastoral structure within the academy;
  • Develop and implement policies, plans, targets and practices within the context of the Academy’s vision and ethos.

This is an opportunity to become part of Hammersmith Academy at its most pivotal and exciting time covering Maternity leave. 

For further details visit our website www.hammersmithacademy.org  to download an application form.
For general recruitment enquiries contact hr@hammersmithacademy.org 

Closing date: 28th February 2018

Attached documents

About Hammersmith Academy

Hammersmith Academy is a non-denominational, all-ability, co-educational secondary school for 11-18 year olds.

Our Vision

To develop highly qualified, aspirational young adults who make outstanding progress and as active citizens take a lead within the community and are committed to giving 100% in everything they do.

Our Values

We inspire pride and confidence in our students to achieve their full potential. Everyone in the Academy is responsible for modelling a positive and professional attitude at all times.

We create a stimulating and enriching learning environment where high expectations and challenge prepare students for a global society.

We succeed by developing a growth mind-set through the skills of resilience, resourcefulness, reflectiveness and reciprocity.

HA learners demonstrate:

  • Pride and Commitment
  • Professionalism and Leadership
  • Community participation
  • Honesty and Reliability
  • Respect and Integrity
  • Confidence and Independence

Hammersmith Academy ensures that students are happy, safe and secure in their learning and develop through a culture of success, into self-confident independent learners who become highly valued members of their community. Strong leadership at all levels challenges underachievement and ensures students make outstanding progress and achieve high standards of attainment.

It is an inspiring and creative place to learn, which is rich in digital and creative media technology that stimulates and develops students’ academic and vocational skills through the promotion of excellence.


Staff benefits:

The Academy offers all its staff a range of benefits including:

  • Interest Free Loan of up to £1000 - for IT equipment
  • Employer pension contribution – Teachers Pension Scheme (Teachers); Local Government Pension Scheme (Support staff)
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Season ticket loan – employees are entitled to apply for an annual, interest free season ticket loan for travel or apply for a bike loan
  • Free Health and Fitness – full access to the Academy’s fantastic gym and fitness facilities
  • Free lunch and hot drinks – for staff who dine with students
  • Free breakfast — on Fridays and on INSET days and staff can take advantage of our subsidised breakfast service each day
  • A commitment to Wellbeing — free flu vaccinations offered annually, INSET in July to plan for September so that you can enjoy your summer and a two-week half term during the Autumn Term
  • Access to the London Borough of Hammersmith’s Parking Permit Scheme offering subsidised parking in the local area
  • Membership of Medigold Health Protect – our mental health and well-being support service
  • Membership of the National College
  • In addition to whole school CPD, a separate CPD budget of up to £300 will be available to staff to be agreed with Department Head and CPD Manager

Living Wage

Hammersmith Academy is proud to be a Living Wage employer.


Investors in people

Hammersmith Academy has been awarded accreditation against the Investors in People Standard after just 5 years.

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