Head of Art
Townley Grammar School
Bexley
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS-UPS +TLR
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2022
- Apply by:
- 25 May 2022
Job overview
Head of Art
MPS-UPS +TLR
Required from September 2022
Townley Grammar School is one of the top 100 schools in the country. We are a multicultural girls' selective school with specialism in Performing and Visual Arts with Mathematics and Computing with boys in the Sixth Form. Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted, our students come from a wide socioeconomic background, which makes our school environment richly diverse.
We are looking to recruit an extraordinary Head of Art, who shares about our vision and commitment to the young people of this community. You will be joining a highly motivated and passionate group of staff who work tirelessly in the best interests of the students. Staff development is central to everything we do and you will receive weekly CPD sessions as well as designated department time to work collaboratively with the Language team.
We offer:
•More opportunity to develop your career – we will support you in extending your career through an enhanced CPD programme with 10 INSET days a year and dedicated time for professional development every Monday afternoon
•As part of the progressive Odyssey Trust for Education, with enhanced opportunities for professional development and career growth, a team of talented and dedicated colleagues will support you. Odyssey Trust for Education can offer you a professional challenge and a rewarding opportunity, working with a collaborative leadership teams that are passionate about the progress and development of every student
•Our CPD pathways offer the opportunity to work towards achieving nationally recognised Qualifications such as: NPQML/NPQSL/NPQH, Lead Practitioner Accreditation all the way up to a Master’s degree. Professional development across the Trust is supported by a large and growing network of high profile leaders of education with platforms for school improvement on a National and International level. Opportunities for colleagues to experience professional growth are also identified across the Trust, whether that be project based or on a fixed term secondment to a different school.
• Like-minded colleagues.
• An extra weeks’ holiday for Autumn half term in October/November
Closing Date for Applications: Noon 2nd June 2022
We encourage applicants to apply early as the school reserves the right to close the advert should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate.
To apply for this vacancy, please go to our website and download an application form: www.townleygrammar.org.uk/about-us/working-for-us
Please send your completed application form to: recruitment@odysseytrust.org.uk
The school is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
The Trust operates a no smoking policy.
Attached documents
About Townley Grammar School
Who we are
Townley Grammar School is one of the selective schools in the Bexley London Borough. The school, which was founded in 1937, has over the years established a tradition of academic excellence and is a lively, caring community of which we are justly proud. At Townley education is a creative process. We have a learning community which encourages academic, emotional and physical confidence. Our students are inspirational learners who have the courage to take risks and the wisdom to learn from their mistakes.
Our reputation is built on the dignity, responsibility and self esteem of all members of our community. Townley students develop the qualities of Confidence, Resilience, Courage, Compassion, Integrity, Spirit, Social conscience and the ability to inspire.
We work to fulfil individual potential through providing outstanding teaching, rich opportunities for learning, and encouragement and support for each student.
The School is situated very close to Bexleyheath Town Centre and is well served by Public Transport, being on several bus routes. There is also convenient access from Bexley and Bexleyheath Stations.
Working for us
Excellent CPD & Outstanding Teacher Programme Childcare Voucher Scheme
Use of School Gym facilities Family Friendly Policies Reduced Rate for Facilities Hire
Pension Scheme
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