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Teacher of Art with experience on Graphic Communications to Cover Maternity Leve

Teacher of Art with experience on Graphic Communications to Cover Maternity Leve

Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys

Greenwich

Salary:
QTS Pay Scale plus inner London Weighting
Job type:
Full Time, Maternity Cover
Start date:
September 2023
Apply by:
4 June 2023

Job overview

PolyMAT is a small and ambitious MAT with a unique family feel. Our vision is ‘Success for Everyone’ which places inclusion and well-being at its heart. We currently have two schools in our Trust: Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys, a long-successful boys’ school, and Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls that opened in 2019 and will comprise Years 7 – 11 from September 2023. We also have our flourishing Sixth Form provision which is co-educational. Our Trust and our schools’ pride themselves on a culture of high standards delivered through our Values of Care and Unity. We provide a rewarding environment where students and staff feel valued and supported and everyone feels part of the larger family as our schools and departments work very closely together and are located next to each other. Working for PolyMAT may present the unique opportunity for staff to teach across both schools and for candidates to join our recruitment pool for further openings.

 

Teaching is the most rewarding job in the world. We have the opportunity to change students’ lives for the better and you could make a positive impact at Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys as Teacher of Art and design with experience on Graphic Communications. You will play a crucial role within our team in motivating and supporting students.

 

Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys are looking to appoint an exceptional teacher of Art and Design with a dynamic and inspirational approach to teaching, an individual that will become an integral part of the department, who will support the department in achieving its ambitious targets and goals. We would like a teacher who believes in collaboration both for students and when working with colleagues. The ideal candidate will be expected to contribute to extra-curricular activities within the department as well as the pastoral life of the school as a form tutor.

 

We are looking for a teacher who is passionate and committed to Graphic Communications, art and design, to join our outstanding Team. You must be a reflective practitioner and be committed to strong personal growth and continuing professional development. This position would suit an early careers teacher or a more experienced teacher looking to broaden their experience at an inner-city school. Art and Design is a core subject at key stage 3 and is a popular choice at key stage 4, with Graphic Communication being a very popular subject at both Key stage 4 & 5.

 

 

 

The department:

We currently offer the following EDUQAS accredited courses:

·        GCSE Art and design

·        GCSE Graphic communications

·        GCSE Photography

·        A’ level Fine art

·        A’ Level Photography

The successful applicant will:

·        Be suitably qualified and have experience required to perform the role to a high standard.

·        Have experience of teaching Graphic Communications.

·        Have a good awareness of what constitutes an ‘Outstanding’ lesson.

·        Be a creative practitioner and one who is prepared to put forward ideas to help the department develop.

·        Be able to work within a dynamic and challenging environment.

·        Have excellent communication and teamwork skills.

·        Be able to demonstrate success within delivering the curriculum (including lesson preparation, assessing, and reporting on students’ work) using methodology and learning styles to maintain an effective learning environment within the ethos, rules and disciplinary systems of the Academy.

·        Plan and teach well-structured, differentiated lessons that are aligned to the agreed curriculum and lesson elements.

·        Contribute to curriculum design and schemes of work and ensure they are completed to high standard.

·        Provide frequent and incisive pupil feedback in line with departmental policy.

 

As a member of staff at Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys we can offer you:

 

·        Opportunities to contribute ideas and develop initiatives that improve the school

·        Outstanding staff: professional, supportive and committed

·        Opportunities for career progression

·        Excellent professional development

·        The opportunity to play your part to help provide a rewarding environment where students and staff feel valued and supported and everyone feels part of the ‘Poly Family’

·        A contributory pension scheme

·        Opportunities to collaborate with outstanding and dynamic teaching professionals

·        Access to various discounts for a small monthly fee

·        An employee assistance programme

·        Season ticket loans

·        Finders fees for personal introductions of staff that we employ

·        Excellent catering facilities with complimentary daily coffee for staff

·        Secure on-site parking

·        A focus on wellbeing with a dedicated wellbeing committee to liaise with SLT

 

PolyMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all trustees, staff, and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, along with other relevant employment checks, including overseas criminal background checks, where applicable. All new trustees, employees and volunteers will be required to undertake safeguarding training on induction, which will be regularly updated in line with statutory guidance.

 

The school is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination, and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

 

In accordance with KCSIE 2022 legislation all shortlisted candidates are subject to a social media check.

Previous applicants need not appluy

 

The closing date for applications is Sunday 4 June. Interviews are scheduled to take place shortly after.

Suitable candidates will be interviewed promptly upon receipt of application. The closing date will be brought forward if the post is filled.

 

We look forward to hearing from you.

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About Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys

Woolwich Poly is located in Thamesmead, a thriving multi-cultural and diverse area in the London Borough of Greenwich, where around 65% of our students have English as an additional language; Ofsted noted our outstanding ethos and curriculum.”This school has the best ethos, personal development and well being of any I’ve ever seen” We are also an inclusive community, 35% of our boys have special needs; we gained the Inclusion Chartermark several years ago.
Woolwich Polytechnic is a proud member of the PiXL group (Partners in Excellence). PiXL was formed with the aim of supporting and developing the GCSE results of thousands of students in many schools across London.

We are an inclusive school who celebrates its culture and diversity. We believe in giving young people the support they require, whatever their abilities, background or circumstances. The school’s success is based on thriving partnerships between pupils, parents, staff and governors. No one group works in isolation.

Being an all-boys' school, with a mixed post-16 centre, we are proud of the fact that our outstanding pastoral system adds to our ethos and success. Our post-16 partnership allows us to welcome both young men and women from all schools and backgrounds to contribute to our further success and expansion of our post-16 centre. We understand the pressures facing the students and we have a dedicated team of career specialists and personal counsellors to help advise and guide students throughout their time at the school where required.

All staff at the Poly are supported by a staff development programme and by effective line leadership and performance management processes. We have many staff that have gained internal promotions and made rapid career progression. This reflects on our ability to develop staff and reward outstanding contributions.  Indeed, our focus on professional development and maximising success has led to the recent establishment of Co-Headship, something that has increased our leadership capacity even more.

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