Teacher of Art
Francis Holland School, Regent's Park
London
- Expired
- Salary:
- According to the competitive FHS salary scale
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2020
- Apply by:
- 3 June 2020
Job overview
We are seeking an exceptional candidate to join the Art Department of Francis Holland, Regent’s Park from September 2020.
Art is a highly respected and popular subject within the school and girls achieve impressive results at GCSE and A level. Many girls progress to further education in Art at leading colleges of Art and universities. The Art Department comprises the Head of Department and three other teachers, two of whom are part-time. There are also two part-time Art technicians who ensure the department has technical assistance five days a week. The department makes excellent use of London galleries and museums and has organised trips abroad to various cities in recent years. There are a number of extra-curricular activities based in the Art department. All staff are involved in clubs and life drawing sessions for examination classes in addition to normal teaching.
The successful candidate is likely to:
- Be an experienced and enthusiastic subject specialist with excellent contextual knowledge to confidently teach to A Level and beyond
- Be a confident classroom teacher of Art with high expectations of learning and behaviour
- Have a good honours degree in Art (2:1 or above)
- Keep fully informed of current educational initiatives especially those relating to Art
- Assist with extra-curricular activities such as Life Drawing classes after school
- Be willing to lead extra-curricular clubs and trips, especially those involving Art
- Be an expert in the use of ICT and use ICT confidently to enhance classroom teaching
- Be willing to play an active role in all aspects school life, both pastoral and academic
- Liaise and assist with school activities as required
The school places great emphasis on the professional development of its entire staff. Staff at Francis Holland School enjoy a significant range of professional benefits. A comprehensive schedule of continuing professional development and INSET training, both internal and external, is provided for all staff. A three course lunch is available free of charge to all FHS employees and an interest free loan for travel season ticket is offered to all staff, on application to the Bursar. Daughters of staff are offered a 50% reduction in school fees.
Candidates short-listed will be asked to bring a digital Art Portfolio to interview which should include examples of their own work as well as student work. All candidates will be required to teach a lesson.
For further information, please download a copy of the job description or visit www.fhs-nw1.org.uk
Completed application forms, including full contact details of at least two referees, including email addresses if possible, should be sent to: jobs@fhs-nw1.org.uk
Interviews will take place via online video and will be on an ad hoc basis. You may be called for interview at any time, therefore please ensure you can be available at short notice.
FHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be subject to DBS clearance. Registered Charity: 312745.
Attached documents
About Francis Holland School, Regent's Park
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- Francis Holland School, Regent's Park
- Clarence Gate, Ivor Place
- London
- NW1 6XR
- United Kingdom
Francis Holland School, Regent’s Park, is a leading independent school, for girls aged from 11-18, located in Marylebone, central London. There are currently over 550 pupils on roll. Francis Holland is in the top 30 independent schools in London for GCSE and A Level grades.
Francis Holland School was founded in 1878 by the Reverend Canon Francis Holland. It was originally opened in Baker Street, where it remained until 1915, before relocating to a new purpose-built site near Clarence Gate. The School has since expanded to include a Classics Centre and a Seminar Room, both on Ivor Place and a state of the art Sixth Form Centre, Linhope House. The School is governed by the Francis Holland Schools Trust along with its sister school Francis Holland School, Sloane Square.
Headmistress
Katharine Woodcock
Values and Vision
At Francis Holland School, Regent’s Park, our core values of Knowledge, Compassion, Spirit and Perseverance underpin the School’s ethos, enabling pupils to achieve their fullest potential in an educational environment that is both ambitious and supportive. The School promotes high standards of behaviour, attainment, moral and spiritual development, initiative, adaptability and independence, as well as a sense of responsibility for others.
Francis Holland School provides opportunities for students to appreciate the culture and diversity of contemporary London, enjoying all the benefits of the School’s central location and proximity to Regent’s Park. Sixth Formers enjoy their own dedicated Sixth Form Centre, which provides the perfect transition between school and university and offers a unique 16+ education in a modern, transformational learning environment. The culture of Francis Holland School is one where students gain not only outstanding results, but also develop self-belief, adaptability, dynamic thinking and problem-solving skills, empowering them with the tools necessary to thrive in the modern, international world.
ISI report
Francis Holland was reported as ‘Excellent’ in all areas of Educational Quality and met all Regulatory Compliance Inspection standards (ISI Inspection Report, March 2022).
The quality of pupils’ academic and other achievements is excellent.
- “Pupils’ attitudes to learning are excellent. They are highly self-motivated to succeed.”
- “Pupils attain highly in examinations and make rapid progress in lessons.”
- “Pupils are excellent communicators, articulate, confident and convincing.”
- “Pupils comment that teachers support them well to achieve, through encouragement and by fostering their self-belief.”
- “At A Level, pupils’ attainment is excellent across all subjects and continues to rise still further, placing the school recently in the top 10% nationally for added value.”
The quality of pupils’ personal development is excellent.
- “Pupils are well-rounded individuals who mutually support each other to achieve highly.”
- “Pupils are confident and show strong self-awareness, enabling them to succeed.”
- “Pupils eagerly play their part in school and community, for example, as leaders and role models.”
- “Pupils are resilient and forward-looking in their learning, making the most of opportunities offered to them.”
- “The leadership supports pupils’ mental health well, through a strong pastoral system.”
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