Teacher of Art with Photography (Additional responsibilities available for exceptional candidates)
Hertswood Academy
Hertfordshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2016
- Apply by:
- 11 May 2016
Job overview
‘This is a good school’ OFSTED
Most improved secondary school in Hertfordshire at GCSE 2012-2015 DfE, 2016
Top 10 most improved schools in England at GCSE 2012-2015 DfE, 2016
Top 10% schools in England for progress at A-Level ALPS, 2016
Hertswood Academy is seeking to appoint a committed, ambitious and dynamic Art & Photography teacher. This is an excellent opportunity for teachers new to the profession or more experienced professionals looking for their next career step.
Our Visual Arts faculty provides an engaging learning environment, with a rapidly developing, inclusive and innovative curriculum. As a self-motivated and dedicated individual, the successful applicant will be in good company with Art teachers at Hertswood Academy, who possess an unswerving devotion to continually improving the life chances of our young people.
Hertswood Academy is situated within the M25, is 20 minutes by train from London St. Pancras and also easily accessible from the A1 and M1.
The school is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All postholders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check. For Sponsorship Licence compliance, we reserve the right to complete additional checks to evidence right to work in the UK.
We welcome visitors to the school, and visits can be arranged through contacting Angela Pullen (PA to the Headteacher) on 0208 238 7202. Application information is available from our website at www.hertswoodacademy.org.
Closing date: 9.00am Thursday 12th May 2016
Hertswood Academy
Aim High
Achieve Excellence
Headteacher: Peter Gillett BSc, PGCE, NPQH, MBA
Cowley Hill, Borehamwood, Herts, WD6 5LG
020 8238 7200
www.hertswoodacademy.org
About Hertswood Academy
Hertswood Academy provides an engaging learning environment with a rapidly developing and innovative curriculum. Central to our curriculum is a rich and personalised care and support programme and a broad enrichment package for all students. Our stimulating range of extra-curricular activities supports wider learning and we develop students’ creativity and independence so that they are able to flourish in the rapidly changing world in which we live. Hertswood’s Ark Theatre and state-of-the-art sports facilities are a testament to the creative and active commitment we have to nurture fully rounded individuals. We have a clear expectation for our students to work hard, behave well and develop as confident individuals, responsible citizens and successful 21st century independent learners. Community and individual well-being are at the heart of what the Academy stands for. We are committed that all members of our community aim high and achieve excellence in being the best that they can be.
Our recent OFSTED report (2014) graded – out – replace with
OFSTED 2017
Outcomes – Good
Personal Development & Welfare – Good
Quality of Teaching, Learning & Assessment –Good
6th Form -Outstanding
Hertswood Academy has a ‘no-limits’ approach to raising student achievement. We have a comprehensive programme of induction for all new staff and we are committed to training outstanding teachers of the future. Hertswood Academy has been awarded Investors in People
for the 3rd consecutive time in January 2013 and is proud of its extensive Initial Teacher Training partnerships with Higher Education institutions.
The Future
Hertswood Academy is vibrant, aspirational and will provide a world-class educational environment for our young people and the wider community. Our sponsor, David Meller, is committed to the development of the Academy and forging strong partnerships between schools and organisations within the Meller Educational Trust and beyond.
If you believe in making a real difference to the lives of young people, at Hertswood Academy, you will be in good company. We look forward to receiving your application and meeting you in person.
Peter Gillett, Headteacher
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