Teacher of Art and Photography

Teacher of Art and Photography - MPS (Outer London)

Full Time (part-time considered)

“A Good School with Outstanding Behaviour and Safety and Outstanding Leadership and Management.” Ofsted December 2013 

MWe are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified teacher of Photography who has a real enthusiasm for the subject and who is capable of teaching across all Key Stages.  The post would equally suit a newly qualified or experienced teacher who has obtained a good degree in Photography or related discipline.  The ability or willingness to teach the subject at Key Stage 4 and 5 is essential. The ability to also teach Art at Key Stage 3 and 4 is desirable. A good understanding of Photoshop and creative suite (CC) is essential and some knowledge of digital animation or moving imagery is desirable. For NQTs, three weeks’ work in July is offered as an induction to the school.    

The Art Department at Vyners is highly successful, both within the school and in a national context.  Our students are highly creative and capable of an exceptionally high standard of work. Art and Photography are popular options at GCSE and A Level, and a high proportion of students opt to take these subjects. The department has a proven track record of examination success at Key Stages 4 and 5, and in 2016, results were outstanding. In A Level Art, 83% of pupils achieved A*-A and 93% achieved A*-C. In A level Photography, 54% of pupils achieved A* and 100% achieved A*-C. Art and Photography are both taught by highly qualified, specialist teachers, within four dedicated art rooms.  

The department is well equipped with IT facilities, there is a kiln for ceramics and a darkroom for A level Photography plus a fixed frame studio set up with three adjustable pentagram lights.   The department also had success in a national competition in 2016 winning first place for the St Modwens "making places" photographic competition.  

Vyners is a very popular and oversubscribed mixed six form entry, 11-18 comprehensive school, situated in a pleasant residential area in North West London, bordering Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire.    We have a track record of real success at all Key Stages.  GCSE results are excellent and we are now ranked in the top 100 non-selective state schools in England. 80% of students achieved A*- C including English and Maths at GCSE and we are ranked in the top 9% of all schools nationally for progress measures.  At A-Level, in 2016, the school achieved its best ever results are we are now ranked in the top 4% of all sixth forms in the country for progress.   The school converted to academy status on 1st November 2011 and is the lead school in the Vyners Learning Trust which also includes a primary school.   

We are well known for high academic standards, good behaviour, and our strong community spirit including a strong house system with students leading their peers.  “Behaviour and attitudes are exceptional” (Ofsted 2013). Many students are involved in extracurricular sport, music and drama, performing at a high level including prestigious public events and performing in our own school productions.   

We offer: 

• A friendly, innovative and exciting community in which to work 

• A comprehensive programme of mentoring and continued professional development 

• A lively, friendly and supportive team of specialist Art teachers achieving excellent results

 • A three week paid NQT  induction programme in July 2017 to help you get to know the school 

• An annual two day Staff Conference with excellent keynote speakers 

• Dark room  and fixed frame studio 

Start Date:                                      1st September 2017 

Closing date for Applications:    9.30am Wednesday 8th March 2017 preferably by e-mail

Vyners School is committed to safeguarding all of its students.  All staff are required to adhere to our safeguarding policies and procedures and undertake a full enhanced DBS check.                                            

For further details and an Application Form, please visit the Vacancies section of our website: www.vyners.hillingdon.sch.uk.  Applications via email to recruitment@vynersschool.org.uk  (Frances Webb, HR Manager, Tel: 01895-200842).