Teacher of Art and Design
Ranelagh Church of England School
Bracknell Forest
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- April 2017
- Apply by:
- 9 December 2016
Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed teacher of Art, to join an outstanding team of practitioners. Candidates wishing to apply should have a passion for their subject and the ability to teach to GCSE and Advanced level.
Our students routinely achieve excellent results. In 2016 94% of Art candidates achieved GCSE A*- B grades, and at A Level 92% achieved grades A*- C, with 69% achieving an A*. The quality of the work produced by students is ambitious and visitors are impressed with the outstanding work which is on display throughout the school.
Ranelagh is an 11-18 coeducational, Anglican Academy (converter) which is oversubscribed and has an excellent reputation for academic achievement and positive school ethos. The school has had four ‘outstanding’ OFSTED reports, with Grade 1 across all areas, but we are not complacent and as such the provision for professional learning and development is something of which we are all very proud.
If you have a very good knowledge and understanding of the subject and you are an excellent teacher looking to develop your career in a supportive and progressive environment, we would welcome an application from you. Whilst the post is for one year, opportunities for professional growth development are excellent.
If you are interested in learning more about the position, please contact the Headteacher via, the School Office on 01344 421233 or by email at study@ranelagh.bracknell-forest.sch.uk Details of the post are also available on the school website http://www.ranelagh.bracknell-forest.sch.uk
The closing date for applications is midday Friday 9 December 2016.
We very much look forward to hearing from you.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All staff employed in the school must be aware that an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be undertaken.
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About Ranelagh Church of England School
- Ranelagh Church of England School
- Ranelagh Drive, Bracknell
- Berkshire
- RG12 9DA
- United Kingdom
Ranelagh Church of England School is a mixed Church of England academy secondary school and sixth form for pupils aged 1-18. It is located in Bracknell, Berkshire, and has about 990 pupils.
The school was founded by lord Ranelagh, and can trace its roots back to 1709. The school became a Church of England academy, supported by the diocese of Oxford, in 2011. It is also a “Beacon School”.
Heateacher
Mr Timothy Griffith
Values and vision
The motto of the Ranelagh School is: Coelitus Mihi Vires, which translates as “My Strength is from Heaven”. The school aims to develop the following characteristics in students: confidence, resilience, curiosity, empathy, creativity and independence.
Teachers at Ranelagh aim to use information, data and individual students’ classwork and homework to tailor lessons that will challenge and engage them. The school aims to intervene to challenge misunderstanding, extreme views and promote high moral principles.
Activities in lessons aim to be relevant, interesting and to spark curiosity. Students are encouraged to learn actively teachers aim to make learning memorable and meaningful
The school has specialisms in visual arts, business and enterprise, and mathematics and computing.
Ofsted
“The excellent leadership and management of the headteacher, senior and middle leaders and governors support everything that the school is achieving. Their high expectations have led to continued improvements in teaching and students’ achievement. This is a continually improving school.”
“Students make outstanding progress. This means that they reach standards in their GCSE examinations that are significantly higher than the national average in a wide range of subjects.”
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