Head of Art/DT – MPS/UPS + TLR 2b + Outer London

Head of Art/DT - MPS/UPS + TLR 2b + Outer London

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Head of Department.

As a dynamic Head of Art/DT you will enthuse students through the provision of high quality teaching and learning, encouraging all students to develop their potential to the full. The successful candidate will be a leader who is passionate about all aspects of Art/DT with a drive to make a difference and maintain our high standards in these subjects.  

 The ideal candidate will:  

• Be an outstanding practitioner and inspirational leader;

• Have a proven track record of success in raising student attainment; 

• Have the ability to develop a love of Art/DT in order to maintain high standards; 

• Be a committed team-player with experience of having led and managed successful teams; 

• Fully understand the Art/DT curriculum areas and have the vision required to raise standards further. 

Students at St Andrew appreciate being taught well and enjoy their learning. They expect high standards and like to be challenged and stretched in the classroom. They participate well and enjoy taking responsibility across the school. 

Our most recent set of published GCSE results in 2019 were outstanding. Results in DT featured 18% of students achieving grades 9 -7.

Overall results in 2022 were well above national averages at GCSE, and our first set of examined A Level results were fantastic as well. Two St Andrew students start at University of Oxford this autumn. It is an exciting time to join the school as we are well along the way with plans for the construction of our permanent site, which will also be on the site of the North London Business Park. For D&T this will mean a purpose-built suite of classrooms, including a Food Technology room.

If you would like to apply please send a completed application form and equalities

form to vacancies@standrewtheapostle.org.uk 

Closing date for applications is 9am on 12 December 2022

Interviews will be held week commencing 2022. However, we may contact applicants for interviews prior to this date so would recommend early applications.

Applications are welcome from people of all faiths and other belief backgrounds; and this is reflected in our current staff composition. 

The Trust is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to vigorous pre-employment checks.

St Andrew the Apostle Greek Orthodox School opened in September 2013 as the first Greek Orthodox secondary school in the country. Our school is part of the academy sponsor, the Russell Education Trust (RET) and was established as a partnership between RET, the Greek Orthodox Church and the Classical Education Trust. RET is a specialist education sponsor and has five secondary schools which work together to share and promote best practice. Our schools benefit from RET’s expert professional development service.