Teacher of Art and Technology- Part time

Role: Teacher of Art and technology

Start Date: September 2024

Salary: MPS/UPS, MPS1 £30,000-UPS3 £46,525 per annum, pro rata salary £24,000 - UPS3 £37,220 pa

Location: Bowland High

Contract type: Part-time, 4 days a week

Contract term: Permanent

Closing date: 14th May at 12 noon

Welcome to Bowland High School

We have a fantastic opportunity for a successful candidate to be able to work in our fantastic school amongst a team of dedicated staff and with pupils who are keen and ready to learn. As our Ofsted inspection points out, pupils at Bowland are at the very heart and core of the school and the care, vision and values that underpin everything that we do allows pupils and staff to flourish in a safe but challenging environment. If you want to work in a school where investment in staff development is strong, where pupils are polite and respectful and in a location of outstanding natural beauty then this could be the job for you.

Mrs Fielden- Headteacher

The School:

• a highly successful and oversubscribed specialist school
• high academic achievement
• innovative, modern and exciting learning environments
• spectacular rural location
• a strong sense of community, in a safe and caring environment

The Person:

• an outstanding classroom practitioner
• experience of teaching KS3 and KS4 art up to GCSE level
• a team player who will contribute to the success of the department
• the personality, drive and imagination to inspire pupils
• the ability to teach technology
• a willingness to embrace all aspects of school life

The Promise:

• a commitment to professional development 
• a highly supportive and experienced creative arts department
• an environment where “teachers can teach and pupils can learn”

Applications via Face-Ed

Closing date: 14th May at 12 noon

Interviews: 17th May 2024

School context

Bowland High is a co-educational secondary academy based in Grindleton, near Clitheroe in Lancashire. The intake of Pupils is aged 11-16 and it is a non-denominational school. Bowland is a smaller than average secondary school that has just increased its PAN from 110 to 140. Bowland High overlooks the River Ribble and Pendle Hill from an elevated position and is located in an area of outstanding natural beauty.

We are a small school and it is much easier for staff here to get to know all pupils. The whole school community is able to understand the specific needs and interests of individual pupils and to monitor their progress. The school aims for its pupils to thrive in a secure environment, where students learn from each other as well as from their teachers.

Bowland High aims to be a school that is founded on mutual respect and responsibility, with high standards of behaviour. It considers itself to be forward-looking, but it is also proud of and true to its heritage.

We are a small school and it is much easier for staff here to get to know all pupils. The whole school community is able to understand the specific needs and interests of individual pupils and to monitor their progress. The school aims for its pupils to thrive in a secure environment, where students learn from each other as well as from their teachers.

Bowland High aims to be a school that is founded on mutual respect and responsibility, with high standards of behaviour. It considers itself to be forward-looking, but it is also proud of and true to its heritage.

Safeguarding Information

AtC Trust and its Schools are committed to safeguarding children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service which will require you to disclose all unspent/unfiltered criminal convictions.

Achievement Through Collaboration Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination, and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Achievement through Collaboration Multi-Academy Trust is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture or disability. Each individual is assessed on merit alone. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.