Teacher of Art
Wrotham School
Kent
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS
- Job type:
- Part Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- June 2019 or Sept 2019
- Apply by:
- 17 May 2019
Job overview
Teacher of Art (Maternity Cover)
Required for June 2019 or September 2019
Part Time – 0.6 FTE
MPS equivalent
We are excited to advertise the position of Teacher of Art for Maternity Cover for June/ September 2019.
As well as being a suitably qualified teacher with excellent subject knowledge and pedagogy; the ideal candidate will be emotionally intelligent, highly motivated and will be willing to take measured risks to deliver an exciting and engaging curriculum that develops students’ thinking skills, progress and aspirations.
Wrotham School is a highly successful school that boasts outstanding behaviour and supportive parents. Visitors to our school always comment on the calm and purposeful atmosphere they observe in our classrooms and communal areas. Our outstanding results are testament to the strength of our staff team and the hard work of our students.
We are a comprehensive school and students make outstanding progress, in 2018 we achieved a strong, positive progress 8 score of +0.15. In June 2018, we received an excellent section 8 report from Ofsted, confirming that the quality of provision was outstanding in many areas.
We offer our staff competitive pay, with the opportunity to receive additional pay progression for outstanding performance, in a school that has found success outside of the large academy chains. We are a progressive and innovative school that provides a positive and productive place to work for teachers of all experience levels. We offer a research based CPD programme that offers a flexible and personalised approach to professional development.
Wrotham is a small village in the heart of Kent, surrounded by a scenic rural landscape and beautiful countryside with excellent (5 minute) access from the A20/M20 and close proximity to the A2/M2/M25/M26. Journey by road from nearby Bromley/ Dartford/ Bexley/ Orpington varies from 15-30 minutes. The local mainline station is a 10 minute walk from the school and is on the direct commuter line to Victoria Station in central London; this line includes stops at Bromley South. Wrotham is part of the Sevenoaks commuter belt and sits just outside of South East London. Recent house prices in Wrotham (April 2015) are typically 200,000-230,000 for a 2-3 bedroom property and are significantly lower than comparable properties in nearby South/ South East London postcodes, rental properties follow a similar pattern. This makes Wrotham and the surrounding areas an ideal place to live and work, particularly for first time buyers and those facing the challenge of rising house prices in London and its suburbs.
To apply please complete the application form available on our website, and write a letter of application of no more than two sides of A4 explaining how your skills, experience and aspirations meet the requirements of this role.
Wrotham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and check against the ISA Barred List for children.
If you would like to discuss the post with the Headteacher or arrange a visit to the school please contact Rachel Martin, the Executive Headteacher’s PA on 03000 658320 or office@wrotham.kent.sch.uk
Closing date: Open
Interviews: On application.
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About Wrotham School
Wrotham School is a highly successful comprehensive school that boasts outstanding behaviour, supportive parents and a deeply embedded culture of high expectations. It is a school where students make outstanding progress and achieve some of the highest progress and attainment scores in Kent.
The school has been recognised for its excellent work on Character Education by being awarded the prestigious School of Character Kitemark – a formal acknowledgement of the work the school has done to promote and develop good character in the school community.
Wrotham School prides itself on its low staff turnover due to our friendly and supportive staff team, career development opportunities and commitment to flexible working with a healthy work life balance.
We are a progressive and innovative school that provides a positive and productive place to work for teachers of all experience levels.
Wrotham School is part of the Character Education Trust.
Headteacher – Mr Michael Cater
Executive Headteacher – Mr Matthew Wright MA
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