Head of Art Faculty
Downe House
West Berkshire
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2020
- Apply by:
- 12 February 2020
Job overview
As one of the leading girls’ independent boarding schools in the country, we pride ourselves on offering a supportive, enriching and creative environment for our girls.
We are looking for an experienced and inspiring Head of Art Faculty to lead our talented and busy Art Departments. As well as leading a team, you will be promoting opportunities for developing creativity, both within the curriculum and more widely, and teaching Art to the full age range of girls, up to and including A Level. You will also have leadership responsibility for History of Art and Photography.
This is an exceptional opportunity, working in a wonderful environment. We offer an excellent remuneration package including pension and CPD opportunities.
For further details or to apply, please visit our website www.downehouse.net > Jobs or alternatively call 01635 204712 or email recruitment@downehouse.net.
Closing date: Noon on Wednesday 12 February 2020
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and any offer of employment is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Check (DBS) and satisfactory references.
About Downe House
Situated in the town of Thatcham, in Berkshire, Downe House is an independent secondary school for girls aged between 11 and 18. It is both a day and boarding school. There are around 580 students enrolled at the school, the majority of whom are boarders. Downe House School was established in 1907 in Charles Darwin’s formal home. It is located on 110 acres of land. There are 12 houses for those living on the campus. One of the houses is located in France where year eight students have the opportunity to spend a term.
Headteacher
Emma McKendrick
Values and Vision
Downe House aims to give every girl attending the school equal opportunities. The goal is for them to develop positive attitudes towards learning and become important figures in the local and global community. Children are encouraged to have excellent exam results, as well as personal development.
Ofsted report
“There is positive leadership and a proactive approach to the health and well-being of the boarders. The health centre provides an outstanding service to the whole school. The welfare of pupils is at the heart of all the work that is done and the systems that are in place to support this aim. The pupils are well protected from harm with a written child protection policy that is regularly reviewed. The headmistress is the designated person in charge of child protection and works closely in this area with other members of the leadership team. Good attention is paid to overall health and safety matters supported by robust policies and comprehensive risk assessments.”
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