Subject Leader of Art

We are looking for a Subject Leader of Art in a new school which offers excellent opportunities for professional development.  Ada Lovelace Church of England High School is a new 6FE local comprehensive school for pupils aged 11-18.  The school opened in September 2018 and currently has a smaller intake (of 125 Year 7 students) for its first two years whilst co-located at William Perkin CE High School in Greenford.  This figure increases to 196 students per year group when the school moves to its permanent site in Ealing, and the school will have 1,330 students when full.  

The new post-holder will be an enthusiastic Artist who is a strong classroom practitioner with a commitment to achieving the highest standards both academically and in terms of engagement with Art.  At KS3 we aim to provide our students will the necessary tools and skills to so that when they progress into KS4/KS5 they are able to demonstrate their ideas creatively and independently.  They are taught the traditional techniques of drawing and painting, as well as gaining skills in textiles and ceramics.  It is important to us that our students are given the opportunity to explore different media and each project focusses on a set of core content to prepare them for GCSE and beyond.  Art history forms 50% of their grade for each assessment.  Our students are able to appreciate and discuss artworks confidently having the knowledge and understanding of the context.  They learn how meaning is communicated through art and how artists and craftspeople are able to express themselves through use of media.  Students are also taught the importance of Art in the 21st century and how the Arts can lead to careers in creative as well as science based industries. 

This is an exciting role for an enthusiastic Art teacher who seeks to take his/her first steps towards leading their own department.  Ada Lovelace works collaboratively with other schools within the Trust – in particularly with our sister school, William Perkin CE High School – and there will therefore be significant opportunities for joint working and the Subject Lead will have access to the curriculum and resources already in place.  S/he will be joining a small but ambitious and energetic staff group that seeks to deliver an outstanding curriculum, and will be well supported by an experienced Senior Leadership Team.  

We encourage prospective candidates to visit the school and if you would like to arrange to do this please contact Hannah Cooper, the Head of Art at William Perkin, at hcooper@williamperkin.org.uk   

For more information about the school please visit the Twyford Trust website.  For more information about the role please see the Job Description on the Twyford Trust website at:  http://www.twyfordacademies.org.uk/recruitment/vacancies 

The successful candidate will have:

• A good degree and Qualified Teacher Status
• Ability to teach Art to GCSE/A Level 
• An understanding of recent curriculum / learning developments
• An infectious enthusiasm for the Arts
• An understanding of the processes and techniques required to assess, record and report students’ learning effectively
• Ability to be reflective and driven towards self-improvement
• Energy, creativity and commitment to extra-curricular activities and events 
• A commitment to the ethos of the school

How to apply

Please visit the Vacancies page of the Twyford Trust website http://www.twyfordacademies.org.uk/recruitment/vacancies for more information about how to apply, and to downloa d a Job description, Application Form and Letter to Applicants.

Closing date: 12pm, Thursday 31 January 2019

Interview date: Friday 8 February 2019

Applications must be submitted to HR/Recruitment at Twyford School by the closing date and time above.  They can be posted to Twyford Church of England Academies Trust, c/o Twyford Church of England School, Twyford Crescent, Acton, London W3 9PP or emailed to recruitment@twyfordacademies.org.uk  Please do not submit applications by fax.

The Twyford Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful applicant will be required to undergo the child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an enhanced disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and references from previous employers.  For more information about the DBS please see https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

You will also be expected to sign and adhere to the school’s SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE and SAFE WORKING PRACTICE AGREEMENT which is available as a download on the school website Vacancies page.