Full Time Art Teacher
The Abbey School
Farnham, Surrey
- Expired
- Salary:
- Main Scale plus fringe and SEN1 allowance: £2,269 + Westfield Health Cash Plan
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2022
- Apply by:
- 28 January 2022
Job overview
We are an outstanding secondary special school for students with learning and additional needs (LAN). We are seeking an inspirational Art teacher to join our dynamic, highly motivated and dedicated staff team. Every student matters at The Abbey and every decision we take is based on what is in the best interests of the individual. Our staff are our greatest asset and we are extremely proud of our whole school ethos.
Over the next two years, The Abbey will be undergoing significant investment as we expand from a 2 to 3-form entry school to support Surrey County Council’s SEND Sufficiency Strategy 2020 – 2025. This will provide us with a range of brand-new facilities including 9 classrooms (5 subject specialist for Art, DT, Science, Performing Arts and Catering), a learning resource unit, sports hall and suite of therapy rooms.
We are looking for an experienced specialist art teacher to join our team to lead and coordinate art across key stages 3 and 4. The position would also include a form tutor role. The planned school development and new facilities provide a very exciting opportunity to bring innovation and creativity to the role and further develop the art provision within the school.
Working in a special school is extremely rewarding and our students continue to amaze us on a daily basis with their attitudes, achievements and behaviour. We warmly invite you to come and meet us and see our amazing students and staff in action prior to placing your application.
The Abbey School converted to Academy status on 1st September 2018 and is part of the Weydon Multi Academy Trust (WMAT) offering a wide range of benefits including increased CPD opportunities.
We look forward to receiving your application to join our dedicated and passionate team and become part of the exciting development project as we develop and grow within WMAT.
We were graded Outstanding by OFSTED in 2009, 2012 and 2016.
Further information
To find out more about the school and this exciting opportunity, please visit www.abbey.surrey.sch.uk
Pre-visits to our school are encouraged.
To apply, please return your completed application form to Mrs Theresa Sorsby via email: tsorsby@abbey.surrey.sch.uk
Closing date: Midday on 28th January 2022
Interview date: w/c 7th February 2022
The Abbey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS, Children’s Barred List and Right to work in the UK checks are required for this post.
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About The Abbey School
The Abbey School is a strong and vibrant special school with places for just over 130 students aged 11-16 years who have learning difficulties and additional needs. Working in a special school is extremely rewarding, and our students continue to amaze us on a daily basis with their attitudes, achievements and behaviour.
We converted to Academy status on 1st September 2018 and are part of the Weydon Multi Academy Trust (WMAT), a dynamic, forward-thinking and innovative Trust. We are currently seven schools – three special schools and four secondaries within the Farnham, Godalming and Haslemere areas.
There are regular opportunities for collaborative working, CPD and the sharing of expertise between staff across the schools. There are also opportunities for staff to join a range of WMAT working groups to further their own continuing professional development.
It is a very exciting time to join our team as we move towards the next stage of our development within WMAT.
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