Head of Art & Design
St Michael's Prep School
Otford, Sevenoaks, Kent
- Expired
- Salary:
- St Michael's payscale
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 16 March 2018
Job overview
St Michael's Prep School is a co-educational day school, rated ‘Excellent’ by the ISI in March 2017, with 440 children aged 2-13, enjoying a beautiful location, overlooking 90 acres of land. Our state of the art Pre-Prep building sets each child on a learning journey that is rich, active and inspiring. Children continue into the Prep School, taught by a large number of specialist professionals who work throughout the school to provide a rich array of curricular and co-curricular opportunities.
Do you believe in maximising the potential of every child? Can you inspire others and nurture a passion for art & design in both students and those you lead?
We are seeking an inspirational Head of Art who is a talented and ambitious teacher and passionate about Art and Design Technology. This is a wonderful role giving you the opportunity to ensure excellent delivery of the whole school Art & Design Curriculum, implement policies for teaching, learning, assessment and inclusion and set high standards for all pupils. You may also be able to offer other curriculum areas. As a leader of this curriculum area you will have a relevant degree, experience of planning and delivering the KS1-KS3 Art curriculum successfully across the full ability range. You will have relevant leadership experience or potential. You will be equally comfortable observing and feeding back to staff as analysing pupil data. ICT skills will be strong and you will be the kind of person who wants to develop your career through training and research. You will also be eager to offer to run clubs and to be involved in the full extra-curricular and perhaps sporting life of the school. We are looking for a top class candidate to seize this opportunity to join a thriving school with an excellent reputation. You will be welcomed into a school with friendly, articulate pupils, high standards and a truly exceptional team of staff.
Please send applications and covering letter to Nicola Holland, HR Advisor at recruitment@stmichaels.kent.sch.uk. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 9am Friday 16th March 2018 INTERVIEW DATE: 20th/21st March 2018
Attached documents
About St Michael's Prep School
St Michael’s Prep is a non-selective coeducational school for 2-13 year olds. The school is set in a stunning 100 acre site and has some of the finest facilities in Kent.
Head
Nik Pears
Values and vision
Joy is at the heart of life at St Michael’s: the joy of our children, the joy of our community and the Joy and Wonder of Learning. St Michael’s is driven by a passionate belief in the value and power of learning: for children, for teachers, for parents and everyone who comes into contact with us.
St Michael’s is an inclusive school where each individual is known, valued and celebrated. We want our children to embrace each day and be inspired by their lessons and co-curricular activities.
We believe in providing a rounded education where children can pursue their passions, challenge themselves and enjoy a creative and innovative curriculum. We are continually looking for ways to improve our curriculum and facilities, making them more vibrant, inspiring and in step with our ever-changing world. Access to our 100 acre site plays an important role in the pupils’ learning and growth, developing them into mindful and knowledgeable citizens who will care for their environments throughout their lives.
Our growth mindset approach to teaching and learning ensures that every child understands the value of failure in their path to success. St Michael’s children are not afraid to get things wrong, or judgemental of others’ mistakes, and this is something they carry with them.
Our school motto: perseverantia, sapientia, gratia (perseverance, wisdom and gratitude) encapsulates our ethos of striving for success and using our skills to make a difference. These values are instilled daily throughout the St Michael’s journey.
We strongly believe that in order to teach our children about the importance of life-long learning, we must first model this ourselves. Our staff undergo regular professional development and parents are also invited to a range of workshops on relevant topics.
We are confident that when our pupils move on from St Michael’s, they will use the wisdom, skills and values that we taught them to make a positive change in the world.
ISI report
“Children’s personal and emotional development is outstanding. The children have learnt age appropriate independent skills. They feel safe, secure and happy, enabling them to make progress and be ready for the next stage of their learning. The excellent learning and care provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend. As the teaching is thoroughly planned based on children’s progress it is matched closely to their needs.”
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