Teacher of Art, Design & Textiles

North Birmingham Academy in is currently looking for a talented and creative teacher of Art, Design & Textiles to join its successful team.

We are looking for a genuinely inspiring and enthusiastic Art teacher to teach art across Key Stage 3, 4 and 5, the ability to teach some KS3 technology lessons would also be beneficial. We are looking for a teacher who can make a significant contribution to this successful department.

This is an excellent opportunity to join our Art Department in a school which has a flourishing creative arts tradition. The Art Department is extremely well resourced, with state of the art facilities and a suite of bespoke rooms including a kiln and a Photography studio.  At Key Stage 4, pupils study GCSE and Btec Art; students also have the opportunity to further their Btec Art study at Level 3 in the sixth form.  

The successful applicant will be creative, well organised and will actively assist in the further development of Art within the Academy, contributing to the vibrant programme of extra-curricular support provided to all pupils. You will be an integral part of our team and be committed to working in a culturally and socially diverse school. 

Candidates should have experience of teaching GCSE and BTEC Art, including moderation and standardisation procedures. 

North Birmingham Academy underwent major redeveloped in 2013 and is built over 10,500m2 set in over 16 acres of landscaped grounds. Our £23.6m purpose built facility hosts an enviable selection of services which benefit our students; with dedicated zones for learning support, a self-contained sixth form and extensive sports facilities.

Do you have:

• The ability to inspire students and bring subjects to life
• Evidence of excellent classroom practice
• High expectations of students’ attainment and behaviour
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• The ambition to develop and excel within the teaching profession

We would welcome applications from newly qualified teachers or experienced teachers who wish to take advantage of a new challenge.

E-ACT is about improving schools. We do this through a relentless focus on building strong teaching and learning, inspiring curriculums, effective standard operating procedures and embedding a culture based on our values of thinking big, doing the right thing and showing team spirit.

The E-ACT team includes over 2,000 employees based across 24 Academies, six regional teams and one national team. We are responsible for over 14,000 pupils across our primary and secondary academies, which are located across six regions:

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• If you’re passionate about what you do and are looking for your next teaching role, then we would love to hear from you. To download an application form and apply for this position, please click the Apply now button below.

Closing date for applications: Friday 8th December 2017. 

E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.