Assistant Director of Creative & Health (Art or Music Specialism)
St Mary Magdalene C of E School
Greenwich
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- Expired
- Salary:
- Mainscale plus TLR
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2019
- Apply by:
- 24 February 2019
Job overview
St. Mary Magdalene is a popular and successful school with two school campuses; a primary site in Woolwich and a brand new state of the art all through site on the Greenwich Peninsula. It leads a federation with another primary school in Greenwich (SE10), Christ Church – the Koinonia Federation.
St Mary Magdalene’s secondary phase opened in September 2016 and, at capacity, will provide a total of 900 places for students aged 11-16. It will also offer a sixth form provision from September 2020, providing 300 places for students aged 16-19.
The role of Assistant Director of Faculty for Creative & Health represents an exciting opportunity for any candidate. Our secondary phase is expanding each year, with six forms of entry in each year. As such, we are looking for an inspiring teacher with the knowledge and skills to help assist the Director of Faculty in leading a dynamic, growing faculty area with energy and enthusiasm; someone who will assist in planning schemes of work and assessments from Key Stage 3 to A Level; and teach up to A Level.
We welcome applications from any teacher with an Art or Music specialism.
The candidate will be:
- an outstanding leader, able to support and challenge other teachers to achieve their best
- an enthusiastic, innovative teacher who can inspire students
- highly organised, motivational and flexible
- an inclusive individual, with high expectations, committed to all students reaching their potential
- dedicated to raising standards and working in partnership with others
We can offer:
- a supportive leadership team and vibrant professional community
- a positive school culture which believes in distributed/collaborative leadership
- a commitment to continuing professional development
- a brand new innovative building ready for 21st century teaching
- a supportive Christian ethos across our school communities
- a MacBook for use in school and for personal use at home
Deadline for Applications: 24th February 2019
Interview Date: TBC
Start Date: September 2019
We will review applications on receipt and will contact shortlisted applicants to arrange a mutually convenient date & time for lesson observation and interview.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to show they share this commitment; enhanced criminal records bureau disclosure is required for all staff.
Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be telephoned and invited to attend an interview.
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About St Mary Magdalene C of E School
St Mary Magdalene C of E School is a co-educational, all-through school based in Greenwich, south-east London. The school has both primary and secondary phases. The secondary phase has approximately 560 students aged 11-18 and 80 staff.
St Mary Magdalene C of E School is part of the wider Koinonia Federation – a federation of two schools located over four sites that work together as one team. Facilities include a sports hall, library, science labs, drama and dance studio. Religious Studies, the school's specialism, is a central element of the curriculum. Extra-curricular activities include sports, food technology, STEM club and Bible Club, which all students can attend.
Federation Executive Co-Headteachers
Claire Harrison, Victoria Wainwright
Principal
Razwan Hussain
Values and vision
St Mary Magdalene C of E School aims to teach pupils to treat others as they would expect to be treated. The pastoral structure of the school ensures that every student is known individually. Children are provided with opportunities to develop their mentoring and leadership skills. The school specialises in Religious Studies and collective worship is a key part of each school day. Teachers intend collective worship, which is led by senior leaders or the School Chaplain, to be a creative and responsive time that follows the Anglican calendar and also acknowledges the key dates of other faiths.
Inspections
St Mary Magdalene All Through School was inspected by SIAMS in 2018 and was graded Outstanding in all areas. It was also inspected by Ofsted in 2018 and was graded GOOD in all areas.
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