Teacher of Art

Thank you for taking an interest in the post of Teacher of Art at Harbour Vale School. 

We are a pupil referral unit and we educate students who have been permanently excluded or are at risk of permanent exclusion from mainstream education at Key Stages 3 or 4.  

We are seeking to appoint a part time ambitious, creative and inspiring teacher with energy, enthusiasm and a love of art and design. This role is suitable for an ECT. This is a wonderful opportunity to join our dynamic team with a real passion for teaching. 

You are warmly encouraged to visit our School prior to application, please do not hesitate to contact our HR team who will be happy to arrange this.  Please contact them on 01935 316940 or at recruitment@sast.org.uk

The successful candidate will:

• Have a passion for all aspects of their subject

• Have excellent communication skills and the ability to celebrate and promote high quality teaching and learning

• Have the ability to embrace and contribute to the vision of the school

• Be able to build relationships quickly

• Have a positive approach

• Have a real interest in educational issues, approaches, and alternatives from around the world

• Be proactive and confident

• Use resources, intellect, creativity, and innovation to be successful

• Have the ability to support, challenge and inspire our students, encouraging them to achieve the best they can through the promotion of outstanding teaching and learning

• Have the ability to be a team player who will go the extra mile to support students and who will enjoy the opportunities of this role

If you wish to discuss this post or visit the school in advance of application, you are welcome to do so. Please contact the Office Manager- Suzette Hibell at office@harbourvale.dorset.sch.uk.

Harbour Vale provide students with the right support and interventions that allow students to be proud if their achievements and celebrate even the small wins. The school has a capacity of 32 students and classes of up to 8 with a qualified teacher.

This role will be challenging, yet immensely rewarding. Working within our Trust, you will be supported by an experienced leadership team, strong governance, and a committed staff. We will also offer an excellent package:

• a competitive salary 

• high-quality CPD opportunities

• work collaboratively with Trust colleagues, sharing best practice and specialisms

• a strong sense of shared moral purpose and a real opportunity to transform the lives of young people

For a full recruitment pack, job description and online application form, please visit our Trust website www.sast.org.uk.

We look forward to receiving your application by 12 noon Monday 13 June 2022

Interviews will take place on Monday 20 June 2022

You are asked to provide the following:

• A completed SAST Teaching Staff Application form which can be found on our website

• A letter of application of no more than 2 sides of A4 detailing your experience and expertise

Completed applications should be returned either by post, marked ‘Confidential’ to: HR Admin Team

 c/o Shaftesbury School, Salisbury Road, Shaftesbury, SP7 8ER or preferably by email to: recruitment@sast.org.uk.