Teacher of Art and Textiles
Leighton Park School
Reading
- Expired
- Salary:
- Salary is competitive but will depend on the successful candidate's skills and experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2016
- Apply by:
- 9 May 2016
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a confident teacher of Art and Textiles preferably on a part time basis but full time hours are also possible. Using your passion for teaching, you will inspire students in KS3, KS4, A level and IB in the Sixth Form. We welcome applications from newly qualified teachers as well as from more experienced practitioners. You will be expected to contribute fully to the teaching and learning of all students in an enthusiastic and accessible way.
Leighton Park School is set in over sixty acres of beautiful parkland near to the heart of Reading. Founded on Quaker values, Leighton Park offers a distinctive atmosphere where we aim to inspire and support each student to prepare for their future by reaching their potential academically and personally. We aim to appoint a candidate who will contribute and thrive in our vibrant community.
To apply, please complete the attached application form or download an application pack from our website and email it to apply@leightonpark.com. If you require further information, please call HR on 0118 987 9600
Leighton Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, therefore the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check as part of our recruitment process.
Closing date for this position is: Tuesday 10th May 2016
Interviews will be held during week commencing: 23rd May 2016
About Leighton Park School
Leighton Park School is a successful, forward looking independent (HMC) day and boarding school for approximately 500 pupils aged 11-18 set in 65 acres of magnificent parkland.
Leighton Park exists to form young people of real character and confidence, with a determined desire to change the world, reflecting the school’s Quaker values. In March 2021 we won the ISA Award for Outstanding Local Community Outreach for the involvement of our students, staff and parents in projects helping those less fortunate and putting our Quaker values into practice.
We are a school that inspires Achievement with Values, Character and Community and academic excellence is the consequence of our approach. Valuing breadth and depth, we are distinguished by excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM), Music and Ethical Enterprise. The UK Government’s latest 16-18 league tables reveal Leighton Park to be the best performing School in Berkshire and in the top 1% of English schools. We are one of only eight schools to have always appeared in the top 100.
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