Head of Art
Bennett Memorial Diocesan School
Kent
- Expired
- Salary:
- TLR2, £6385
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2016.
- Apply by:
- 29 February 2016
Job overview
The post represents a superb opportunity for an ambitious and highly effective teacher of Art who has a strong vision for the teaching of this subject from year 7 to A level. The school presently offers both Fine Art and Photography to A level. Thoroughgoing commitment to the subject, excellent qualifications, a track record of outstanding outcomes and leadership potential are essential.
Situated in Tunbridge Wells, with excellent transport links to London, Bennett is a popular and over-subscribed academy with an enviable record of outstanding academic achievement over many years.
- A Church of England co-educational school with independent academy status
- 1,500 on roll including 330 in the Sixth Form
- Judged Outstanding in every area by Ofsted in 2012
- Outstanding GCSE and A Level results
- Excellent reputation; oversubscribed
Bennett students are highly motivated and enthusiastic about learning and taking part in the huge range of enrichment activities that we offer.
Priority places at the school are available for children of staff.
As the lead school in the Altius Teaching School partnership, we are committed to providing strong and sustained professional development for all colleagues who work with us and in particular developing capacity for school leadership.
Application forms and further details from school website www.bennett.kent.sch.uk – follow link to employment.
The closing date for applications is 9 am on Monday 29th February 2016.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a satisfactory DBS enhanced check.
Bennett Memorial Diocesan School
Culverden Down, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9SH
Tel: 01892 521595
E-Mail: recruitment@bennett.kent.sch.uk
Headteacher: Mr Jon Sparke
About Bennett Memorial Diocesan School
- Bennett Memorial Diocesan School
- Culverden Down, Tunbridge Wells
- Kent
- TN4 9SH
- United Kingdom
BELIEVING IN YOUNG PEOPLE
Bennett is a Church of England school with a record of providing outstanding education, rooted in tradition and preparing young people for the future. Our distinctive Christian identity and ethos inform our approach to living and learning.
We believe in the potential of every young person, academically and personally. Our faith in our students means that we aspire for excellence in all spheres. At Bennett, young people develop confidence in themselves. Confidence breeds success.
Bennett is a happy and vibrant community which fosters values and personal qualities in students. Courage and resilience, determination and perseverance, service to others, courtesy and consideration are put into practice in and out of lessons every day.
ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE
Outstanding teaching and impressive results are at the heart of Bennett’s success. We are rightly renowned for the excellent results Bennett students achieve at GCSE and a level. This is because our teachers are experts in their subjects, and because we expect hard work, excellent behaviour and a positive approach at all times.
TAKING PART AND ENJOYING
Learning beyond the classroom is a central part of Bennett life. Music and sport, travel and adventure, all play an important role in the life of Bennett students.
SIXTH FORM
We offer an excellent educational experience for sixth form students in a challenging and caring environment whilst also providing many opportunities for them to hone their interpersonal skills and confidence.
ABOUT THE ALTIUS TEACHING SCHOOL
The Altius teaching school alliance is dedicated to developing world class teaching. We are passionate about providing training for teachers that transforms the opportunities young people have. Teachers who have been inspired by high quality initial teacher training and professional development will inspire our students with their expert knowledge on how children can flourish. Nothing else is as important.
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