Teacher of Art
Drapers’ Academy
Havering
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- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- October 2021
- Apply by:
- 20 September 2021
Job overview
We are looking for an outstanding classroom practitioner of Art to join our Creative Arts Faculty for the duration of maternity leave. The post will appeal to recently qualified teachers or experienced teachers with a strong track record wishing to join a dynamic and supportive team, committed to the pursuit of excellence in the teaching of Art, Craft and Design.
The successful candidate will have experience of teaching Art at KS3 and 4 and there will be the opportunity to teach KS5. They will be teaching in their own classroom with excellent facilities and will be a motivated and positive team player with a determination to ensure all pupils and students succeed.
The Creative Arts are highly valued subjects at the academy and are popular with our pupils and students. Our vision in Art is to provide pupils with a broad base and all-inclusive education in Art, Craft and Design that sparks their interest in the wider context of art movements, artists, designers and craftspeople from around the world in both contemporary times and historical periods.
Through the teaching of the curriculum and by providing opportunities for independent study, we aim to encourage confidence, creativity and individuality in our pupils and students. Art is a popular subject at GCSE and A Level, and we have a high percentage of pupils who achieve grades 5 and above at GCSE and students who achieve high grades at A Level.
Drapers’ Academy has much to offer:
- All staff receive an iPad
- A clear vision for our school to deliver high standards of education for its community
- State-of-the-art campus surrounded by acres of countryside
- An environment that promotes innovation
- A well-equipped gym for staff use after school
- Committed and supportive Senior Leadership Team
- Our own 6th Form dedicated to A Level teaching
- Membership of the Havering Teacher Training Partnership to support NQT induction, teacher training and CPD of staff at all levels
- An employer who invests in the development of their staff with a commitment to your ongoing professional development
- Close proximity to the M25 (Junction 28, Brentwood) and the A12 for ease of access from London, Kent, Essex or Hertfordshire and ample secure on-site parking
- Short bus journey from Harold Wood (Cross Rail) train station
- Committed sponsors – The Drapers Company and Queen Mary University of London
To find out more about Drapers’ Academy or our Trust, please visit: www.drapersacademy.com or www.drapers-schools.com
For any enquiries, please email: jobs@drapersacademy.com
Closing date: 3pm on 20th September 2021.
Interview date: 24th September 2021.
Drapers’ Academy is committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Drapers’ Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory employment references.
Attached documents
About Drapers’ Academy
Principal: Gillian Dineen
Drapers’ Academy is a co-educational secondary school with sixth form, located in Romford, Essex, for students aged 11-19. Drapers’ Academy has a house system, which is an integral part of school life. Pupils and staff are assigned to a house when they join the academy, with younger siblings assigned to the same house as their brother or sister.
The school converted to academy status in September 2010 and specialises in maths and science.
Values and vision
Drapers’ Academy aims to deliver a personalised approach to learning, in order to promote enjoyment among pupils. The school encourages an ethos of personal responsibility and self-discipline. Teachers expect excellent behaviour, high levels of attendance and punctuality, and a natural and positive respect for others.
Drapers’ Academy intends to be recognised as a centre of excellence where learning is fun and high standards are achieved.
Ofsted report
“The governors are well on the way to fulfilling their vision of creating an academy which makes a significant difference to the community it serves and to the opportunities for its students. The academy’s improvement is due to outstanding leadership and management. The Principal and senior team have developed highly effective methods for monitoring and raising the quality of teaching. Middle leaders have played an increasingly effective role in raising standards in most subjects … Students are taught well. Teachers are skilful in getting them to take part and contribute in lessons, which helps to develop their confidence.”
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