Head of Art and Expressive Arts
Salford City Academy
Salford
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive - In Line with UL Payscale
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 7 October 2018
Job overview
Salford City Academy is a medium sized comprehensive school that lies in the heart of its community, a school of which everyone can feel proud, and a school that is devoted to improving the life chances of all our young people.
The Academy is based in Eccles, Manchester, just off Junction 11 of the M60 – Manchester’s ring road. It serves a predominantly white working class population and the proportion of students eligible for student premium funding is above national average. The proportion of students with special educational needs is in line with national average.
Housed in a modern building, the school has outstanding facilities and a learning environment that inspires students to do their best.
In November 2015 the Academy was judged as a ‘Good’ school. Ofsted reported that:
•Students’ behaviour and attitude to learning is good. The academy provides well-structured care and support and is exemplary in its approach to keeping students safe
•The Academy equips students to be thoughtful, caring and active citizens in the Academy and wider society. Strong spiritual, moral and cultural development permeates through the Academy.
•The Academy safeguarding procedures are exemplary
•The use of secure and shrewd student targets is distilled and displayed across the Academy.
In April 2017, Melanie Haselden was appointed as Principal and joined a team of ambitious senior leaders. A newly appointed Vice Principal (Pastoral care and well-being) joined the team in January 2018 and we have a newly appointed Vice Principal (Curriculum and Student outcomes) joining in September 2018. Our ambition is to secure the Academy as a centre of outstanding teaching and learning where staff and students are fully supported and developed to achieve the best they can.
We now have an exciting opportunity to join the school as Head of Art and Expressive Arts. Pease see the enclosed Job Description for more information.
As a member of United Learning, staff and students at Salford City Academy have access to national and local facilities, opportunities and events that no stand-alone school can offer. Working as part of our North West cluster, Salford City Academy benefits from the professional development and training offered across our schools with subject leads, middle-leadership development and many cluster and group wide opportunities for sharing best practice, networking and mutual support.
Salford City Academy is currently in the midst of its transformation into a securely Good school. With progress well underway, behaviour, attendance and student leadership are strong and the school has the ideal opportunity to now move forward at pace in the calibre, consistency and quality of its teaching and learning in all subjects
Please visit our website to gain further information about our wonderful Academy. Should you wish to visit the Academy, please contact the Principal’s PA Nicola Jerath: nicola.jerath@salfordcity-academy.org
To apply, please complete the online application by clicking 'Apply'.
Closing Date: Sunday 7th October 2018
Interviews: Monday 8th October 2018
Attached documents
About Salford City Academy
- Salford City Academy
- Northfleet Road, Peel Green, Eccles, Manchester
- Lancashire
- M30 7PQ
- United Kingdom
About Us
Judged ‘Good’ by Ofsted in 2022, the school has continued to expand and improve year on year. The school population has grown by over 300 students in the last 4 years and this growth reflects how highly the academy is regarded in the wider community. Families in the local area value the nurture and challenge that we provide for their children and are supportive of high standards and expectations.
Our ‘Culture of Excellence’ values underpin everything we do, from strategic planning to lesson delivery and House events! Our values support academic achievement and personal growth so that students leave us prepared for the next exciting chapter in their lives.
Benefits at SCA
Staff and students benefit from a modern and well-equipped school, state-of-the-art technologies, and a wealth of resources to support our drive for success. With benefits including excellent well-being initiatives, disruption-free learning, and a highly regarded professional development programme. Salford City Academy is a vibrant and exciting place to work.
Salford City Academy is part of United Learning Trust, the largest multi-academy trust in the UK. United Learning’s ethos of ‘Best in Everyone’ is demonstrated in the extensive range of support networks for all aspects of school, fantastic training and career development opportunities, and an unrivalled employee benefits scheme.
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