Leader for Art
The Chalfonts Community College
Buckinghamshire
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS / UPS (Fringe), TLR 1 (a)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01/09/2019
- Apply by:
- 19 May 2019
Job overview
LEADER FOR ART
Salary: MPS / UPS (Fringe), TLR 1 (a)
Are you an aspirational Teacher looking for a new opportunity? Do you have a proven track record as an outstanding classroom practitioner?
We are looking to appoint an exceptional, enthusiastic and dedicated professional, with drive and ambition, to join our dynamic Art Department as Head of Art. The position provides an exciting opportunity in a school which is committed to high quality teaching and learning and student success. As an outstanding teacher who has high aspirations, energy and commitment to work with the staff and students at our school you will play a key role as we move to the next stage in our development to achieve even greater success.
As Head of Art you will have excellent interpersonal skills, a proven record of raising standards, be innovative and inspiring and have the relevant skills to turn ideas and opportunities into success. You will be forward thinking, capable of inspiring students and staff through your passion for the subject and have a firm belief in the potential of all. The Arts department is made up of a team of enthusiastic, talented, dedicated teachers and a technician. Art is taught across all Key Stages and the ability to teach Fine Art, Graphic Art and/or Photography/Digital Art to KS5 is desirable.
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About The Chalfonts Community College
- The Chalfonts Community College
- Narcot Lane, Chalfont St Peter
- Buckinghamshire
- SL9 8TP
- United Kingdom
Our College
The Chalfonts Community College converted to Academy status in 2011 and is a larger than average community academy with a roll of 1400 students. Our last Ofsted Inspection was carried out in November 2022 when the College was judged as ‘good’ overall. 'There is a sense of pride, both in Chalfonts Community College and in the outcomes pupils achieve, that is shared between staff, governors and pupils.'
Curriculum
Our curriculum is designed to:
• Be rich and relevant and meet the needs, interests and aspirations of all students
• Focus on raising the achievement for all students
• Support students with the educational and career choices that they make at different ages
• Develop the skills and attitudes required for students to succeed after leaving school and to become responsible and confident members of society.
With an A Level A*-B pass rate of 39% and an A*-E pass rate of 96%, plus a long-standing reputation for excellence in vocational courses, student destinations in the last two years have included a wide range of universities and further education establishments.
Extra Curricular Activities
At Chalfonts Community College we aim to ensure that the whole child is catered for with extra-curricular opportunities including theatre visits, music performances, sports clubs and teams and a wide range of other events. Our Performing Arts productions are renowned for their outstanding quality and our sports teams compete at local, regional and national levels. We recognise the importance of activities beyond the classroom in developing the experience, skills and personal attributes of our students, enabling them to be better prepared for applications to and success in, university and the world of work.
Pastoral Care
We understand the importance of keeping students safe, happy, and secure. Each of our students is assigned a personal tutor who remains with them through Years 7 to 11. In the Sixth Form personal tutors assist with university and work applications. We also provide support from Learning Mentors, our Inclusion Manager and our excellent Learning Support Department.
Staffing
We operate a coaching culture to share best practice, maintain high standards of teaching and to support all staff in their career development. In our school, we have 90 (FTE) teaching staff and 80 (FTE) members of support staff.
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