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Art- Head of Department

Art- Head of Department

Woodcote High School

Coulsdon

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Salary:
Negotiable to match Inner London for the right candidate
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
Summer Term 2020/September 2020
Apply by:
24 February 2020

Job overview

Meadow Rise, Coulsdon, Surrey CR5 2EH

Tel: 020 8668 6464

Head of Art

Outer London Pay Scale plus TLR2B

 (negotiable to match Inner London for the right candidate)

Required from Summer Term 2020/September 2020

Woodcote High School has long been a top choice for parents in the Coulsdon & Purley area of South London. We are located in a pleasant suburban setting on the borders of Surrey, Sutton and Croydon; the school has a rural feel but is officially in the Outer London salary band.  Woodcote High is oversubscribed in every year group. Five years ago, we opened our Sixth Form and have quickly grown to capacity, so we are now in the process of looking to build a new Sixth Form.  

Woodcote High is on a journey to outstanding and we are looking for potential teachers who have the same passion for excellence.  Judged “good” by Ofsted in January 2015 in all areas and reaffirmed in March 2018, inspectors praised our students as “courteous, respectful and keen to talk about their achievements.”

This is an excellent opportunity to work with our highly motivated and innovative staff in this forward-looking and successful School and Department.  We are particularly keen to hear from those that can teach A Level Photography; however, this is not a barrier to applying.  In the summer 2019 results, 63% of Art GCSE students achieved a Grade 5 or above and All Art A Level, BTEC and Photography students achieved ALPs scores which were in line with the national benchmark.

• Do you want to work with aspiring and respectful students?

• Do you want to work with supportive parents?

• Do you want to work in a school that will focus on your continuing professional development?

• Do you want to work in a school that values your contribution and puts learning first?

Applications are welcome from both those currently in teaching or who have previously taught and looking to return to the profession.  For the right candidate, we will salary match if already working in Inner London. Please visit our website and Twitter to learn more about our school.

Pre-application visits are welcomed and encouraged so please telephone the school or email l.allen@woodcotehigh.com if you would like to arrange an informal visit before you apply.

You can download all the details and an application form for this post from TES HireWire or www.woodcotehigh.com (click on the staff vacancies link on the home page). Alternatively, you can telephone or email the school. 

Closing date for applications:  As soon as possible but no later than noon on Monday 24th February 2020.

We encourage early applications and may process them in the order they are received.  We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time should the right candidate be found.


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About Woodcote High School

Since opening in 1957, Woodcote High School has constantly evolved and grown, whilst remaining at the forefront of educational developments in the area.

Exam results have for many years exceeded national and local averages, delivering a positive Progress 8 score. Other landmark achievements over recent years include significant building projects, the opening of a Sixth Form at the School, the opening of an international standard athletics facility (Track Coulsdon, in conjunction with South London Harriers and other funding partners) and the establishment of the Enhanced Learning Provisionfor mobility impaired students.

Woodcote is a busy community, with lots to offer our students. We encourage students to develop enquiring minds that in turn increases their enthusiasm for enrichment both in and out of the classroom. Those interested in music and performance deliver great seasonal productions, and benefit from a wide range of individual music tuition. Our world-class Track Coulsdon is at the heart of our great sport and PE facilities, and we have a full range of extra-curricular sport.

In the Sixth Form, in addition to the whole school enrichment programme, students have the opportunity to stand for student leadership positions, take part in charity events and lead assemblies for raising awareness on subjects they are passionate about. We also run a series of events where guest speakers are invited into school to speak to the student body.

For more information, see our school website:

Woodcote High School – Part of The Collegiate Trust

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