Head of Art
Brighton Girls
Brighton and Hove
- Expired
- Salary:
- £40,600 pa plus benefits
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2022
- Apply by:
- 18 February 2022
Job overview
This post offers an ambitious and dynamic teacher of Art an exciting leadership opportunity in the heart of one of the UK’s most creative and artistic cities.
As Head of Art you will have overall responsibility for the professional leadership and management of the Art Department, ensuring high standards of teaching and learning are delivered, resources are used efficiently and effectively and the curriculum is managed and developed in accordance with school policy.
Art is a popular choice for our students at GCSE and A Level and the results regularly impress. We enjoy the opportunities the city provides for exhibitions, installations and inspiration.
We are looking for a creative, inspirational and confident leader, possessing drive, energy and enthusiasm. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to grow a successful department both in lessons and through co-curricular opportunities. You will be flexible and approachable with a high degree of personal drive and energy, plus a true passion and commitment to the teaching, practice and creativity of Art.
Why join Brighton Girls?
As a founding school of the Girls’ Day School Trust, Brighton Girls has a significance in the history of girls’ education. Located in the heart of the city of Brighton; we are as eclectic, enterprising, and creative as the city itself. Our girls are bright and independent: they are resilient and not afraid to take risks; they have strong social consciences and enjoy learning.
As part of the Girls’ Day School Trust, our staff benefit from our 140-year history of excellence and innovation in girls’ education, with many opportunities to share ideas and best practice with colleagues across the network. They have access to an extensive central training and professional development programme to compliment school-based INSET, and also funding grants for individual courses of study.
Benefits include:
- Competitive salaries and pay progression
- Access to extensive professional development opportunities
- Training grants for qualifications
- Generous pension schemes
- Free life assurance benefit
- A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
- Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
- A Cycle to Work scheme
- Competitive terms and conditions of employment
For further details about this opportunity and to apply please click the apply button.
The closing date for applications is Friday 18th February 2022 at 9am.
Interviews: W/c 21st February 2022.
The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.
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About Brighton Girls
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Why join Brighton Girls?
Brighton Girls’ is an all-through independent school for girls aged 4 to 18 located in Brighton, East Sussex. As specialists in girls’ education, we tailor our teaching to the way girls learn best, and instil in them that there’s no limit to what they can achieve.
As a founding school of the Girls’ Day School Trust, Brighton Girls played a significant role in the history of girls’ education. Our staff benefit from our 140-year history of excellence and innovation, with many opportunities to share ideas and best practice with colleagues across the network. They have access to an extensive central training and professional development programme to complement school-based INSET days, and also funding grants for individual courses of study. Located in the heart of the city of Brighton; we are as eclectic, enterprising, and creative as the city itself.
Brighton Girls is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included. We are working hard to achieve a more inclusive working environment where all staff can flourish and contribute to the school’s success and we actively encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. Our aim is to have a workforce that represents the vibrancy and diversity of our students and wider society.
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