Head of Art & Photography

Havelock Academy is now recruiting for a dynamic Head of Art and Photography. This role could be your next career opportunity.

If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded and want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you.

We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom, to cultural visits, STEM opportunities, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

About the role

The role would involve leading our Art and Photography team across all three key stages, including leading the appropriate GCSE and A Level courses. The arts sits at the heart of Havelock Academy life with both art and photography being popular subjects across the year groups. The position would also include taking on a pastoral tutor group and being a part of a house. 

See what it means and feels like to be part of the DRET Way.

This is a full time position, although we will consider part time or job share in appropriate circumstances. 

Interview Date: ASAP - Ideally Tuesday 30th May 2023

About our Academy

Havelock is the founding member of the David Ross Education Trust, with the trust motto of Broadening Horizons at the heart of everything we do. We deliver an ambitious curriculum to all students in an inclusive environment where we strive to ensure all children can succeed. The Havelock Way was introduced some years ago to provide a clear shared approach for our full community, ensuring expert teachers can focus on teaching. We were recently (Jaunary 2023) inspected by Ofsted and graded as Good in all areas.

Salary & Benefits

• L3 - L7 FTE £46,548 - £51,470 per annum
• Access to Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• CPD including Senior Leader and Knowledge Development Courses
• Enhanced ECT Scheme including ongoing coaching and mentoring for all teachers 
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Rewards and Recognition Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme

 About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.

Broadening the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities. 

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 34 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

Apply now

To complete our on-line application form, please click "here". 

Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.