Head of Year
Arts & Media School Islington
Islington
- Expired
- Salary:
- SO1 Scale 29-31(£29,424 – £31,140 per annum)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Required for September 2017 (or nearest possibility)
- Apply by:
- 4 September 2017
Job overview
Term time only
A vacancy has arisen from September 2017 for the position of Head of Year. The Year Group will be confirmed on the appointment of a suitable candidate. The position is suitable for non–teachers who fit the criteria. This is a non- teaching post with complete dedication to the management and administration of a Year Group within the pastoral structure of the school.
The Governors of the school are seeking to appoint an outstanding professional who meets the following criteria:
• Positive track record of working with young people in a school environment.
• Energetic and tenacious in their approach systems that promote the good behaviour and academic success of students.
• Excellent administration skills and ability to work within teams.
Arts & Media School Islington is a school where pupils’ progress and achievement is at the heart of all we do: we are committed to raising academic standards to give our pupils the best opportunities for their future education and careers.
Our community it built upon a strong academic core enriched by a creative arts curriculum.
School visits are welcomed, please contact the reception on 0207 281 5511.
The application form and further details are on our website: http://www.artsandmedia.islington.sch.uk/about/vacancies/
Applications should be emailed to the head teacher’s PA, Hayley King, on kingh@artsandmedia.islington.sch.uk
We do not accept applications from agencies or via CV’s.
Closing date: 5th September 2017
Interview date: 8th September 2017
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
About Arts & Media School Islington
Arts & Media School Islington is a co-educational, comprehensive trust foundation school in north Islington, London.
The Victorian school building was originally home to Montem Street School, later becoming known as Tollington Park Secondary School and, more recently, as George Orwell School.
In 2014, Arts & Media School Islington was selected to be one of 12 schools in London to participate in the Music in Secondary Schools Trust (MISST) programme, which aims to develop team-working skills, improve discipline and enrich the learning of students through the creativity of music.
Key stage 3 students at Arts & Media School Islington receive an orchestral string instrument alongside compulsory musical education for three years, all free of charge.
Every day is a welcome day at Arts & Media School Islington, if you wish to arrange a visit you can email a suggested time to Arts&MediaSchoolIslington@hays.com
Headteacher
Susan Service
Values and vision
Arts & Media School Islington’s vision of “every child a scholar” is built upon a strong academic GCSE core, enriched by the arts. The school aims to establish challenging academic goals, which its students are expected to aspire towards and surpass. The cornerstones of its ethos – aspiration, confidence, respect and reflection - are embedded in everyday life within the school community.
The school programme encourages interaction inside and outside the classroom, with an extra-curricular programme which offers a pathway for each student to involve themselves in the arts and volunteering sectors, as well as in leadership development.
Ofsted
“The quality of teaching is good in most lessons. Some teaching is outstanding. Teachers have high expectations and build positive relationships. As a result, students engage in their learning and begin to make accelerated rates of progress.”
View the latest Arts & Media School Islington’s latest Ofsted report
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