Head of Art

NB: The closing date and interview date is a guide only. We intend to review applications as they are received and call those shortlisted for immediate interview.  An early application is advised, as once we have appointed, we will close the recruitment process.

Governors seek to appoint a dynamic, talented and enthusiastic candidate to lead our Art Department from September 2016. This is a full time, permanent post with our DT/Art faculty. The successful candidate will be joining a good department, and a School that is characterised by the ambition and desire transform ‘good’ into ‘great’.

This post presents and ideal first responsibility for a good and ambitious candidate.

We are a Good school (Ofsted; November 2014), which through its distinctive Christian character, is Outstanding at meeting the needs of all learners (SIAMS; November 2015). There is a real desire and drive within the school to transform good to great.

The successful candidate will be an outstanding teacher who can evidence their suitability for this post.

You will have:
• Excellent classroom practice
• Commitment to the teaching of Art and its associated subjects;
• Some leadership experience and potential for promoted responsibility;
• Experience that equips you for the challenges of this post.
• Experience of teaching across KS3 to KS5
• Ability to teach another subject
In return we offer:
• Comprehensive induction
• Ongoing support, including a good programme of CPL.
• An extensive coaching network to share good practice
• An introduction to the TEEP programme (www.teep.org.uk) to enhance  teaching and learning in the classroom. 

This is an excellent Church of England Voluntary Aided 11-18 mixed Comprehensive School where we pride ourselves in the pastoral care and development of all students. The post offers an unmissable opportunity for candidates wishing to make a positive impact on student and team progress, and who are able to provide innovative ideas to achieve this goal.

Application forms and details about the post are attached. Please visit the school website for additional information. (http://www.holytrinity.w-sussex.sch.uk). All enquiries and completed applications should be sent to Trish Marks (hr@holytrinitycrawley.org.uk) by the closing date.

Closing date:  9am 13 June 2016   Interview date: w/c 20 June or earlier

The Holy Trinity Church Of England Secondary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we cooperate with other agencies and initiatives at local and national level. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Any successful job applicant will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring service check (formerly known as Criminal  Records Bureau check) at an enhanced level, in line with all schools across West Sussex.