Teacher of Creative Arts (Maternity Cover)
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
Derbyshire
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- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS (post-threshold UPS)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- Potential Start Date: September 2020
- Apply by:
- 14 May 2020
Job overview
Teacher of Creative Arts (Maternity Cover)
Full Time
We are looking for an enthusiastic Art Teacher to join our department, full time (Maternity Cover) to teach Creative Arts / Art and Design at key stages 3 to 5.
The Art Department comprises of four teachers with different art specialisms. The department occupies 3 large well- equipped art rooms for Key Stages 3-4 – textiles, print, 3D and also has a kiln room. There are two large Sixth Form art studios fitted with individual bays. The department is highly successful at all key stages and makes a significant contribution to the success and reputation of the school with an excellent record in examinations at both GCSE, A level, and BTEC.
At Key Stage 4, students have the opportunity to take GCSE Art, Craft and Design (AQA) and Textiles. Post 16, the Art Department offers an A level course in Art, Craft and Design (AQA) and BTEC National Diploma and extended Diploma in Art and Design (EDEXCEL). Many students go on to study Art & Design courses at colleges and universities once leaving and we endeavour to prepare them for applications and interviews for foundation and degree courses.
We have a number of Art trips, which provide a great opportunity for students to experience the art world. These include various trips to galleries and exhibitions. Other highlights include our yearly School exhibition, our public Exhibition in the Town Hall, various competitions and Artist in Residence days run by national artists who provide fresh inspiration for our students.
At QEGSMAT we believe and promote that exceptional workforce create exceptional results; they transform lives and transform futures. They support every pupil to achieve their full potential and become a confident, resilient and compassionate individual who can make a positive contribution to society.
QEGSMAT is committed to providing first-rate training and development to all of our staff within this evolving Trust. We are committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults.
We appreciate that this is an unprecedented time we are recruiting in and understand this may cause candidates to feel anxious about the process and certainly how starting the role will look when schools reopen. At QEGS we are committed to ensuring the successful candidate is kept in close contact prior to commencing the role. There will be a supportive staff induction to ensure your time with us starts as smoothly as possible at this unusual time.
Applications are welcomed by NQTs set to pass their qualification this summer.
Please apply via TES.
Closing date for applications: Friday 15th May 10am
Interview date: 22nd May 2020
You will be contacted by the line manager of Art, Matthew Bawden, to confirm if you have been successful / unsuccessful at the shortlisting stage.
Appointment is subject to a clear DBS check to an enhanced level.
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About Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
- Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
- The Green Road, Ashbourne
- Derbyshire
- DE6 1EP
- United Kingdom
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School is an 11-18 Comprehensive school in the picturesque town of Ashbourne, Derbyshire.
The school has two sites very close to each other. The Green Road Campus and the Boothby Campus. Sixth Form lessons are taught at the Boothby campus which is approximately 500 yards away from the Green Road campus. The majority of the school site is relatively new with a more recently opened teaching, canteen and sports changing facility opened in September 2024.
Students are admitted at age 11 from a large number of feeder primary schools, spread from Hartington in the north to Sudbury in the south. Primary schools vary in size from those with just two teachers to a much larger town school. Transition is therefore a key priority and the Head of Year 7 works hard to ensure a well designed mix in forms and teaching groups.
In Year 7 all classes begin as mixed prior attainment with special educational needs students receiving extra support. Approximately 2% of the school population have an Education and Health Care Plan.
At Key Stage 4 all students currently study English, Maths, Science, Religious Studies, a Humanity, PSHE and PE. Additional option blocks supplemented by advice and interviews, ensure that all receive a balanced curriculum. Accreditation at Key Stage 4 is either GCSE or vocational qualifications. Our location and local employment opportunities influence our curriculum offer with Creative and Digital Media, Agriculture, Childcare, Engineering and Construction all on offer in Yrs10-11.
Approximately 65% of our students continue into the Sixth Form studying a range of A Level and BTEC courses. We are particularly proud of the performance of our students at Sixth Form level where we regularly feature amongst the highest achieving schools in the Country. Most Sixth Formers progress to higher education. Sixth form students play an important role in the life of the school by volunteering in the school and local community.
The management of the school is based on departments and Year Groups. Heads of Year and Deputy Heads of Year meet on a regular cycle to discuss pastoral issues. That work is then co-ordinated by the leadership team of Head, a Deputy Head and 5 Assistant Heads.
The school converted to Academy Status in July 2012 and formed a Multi-Academy Trust in 2017. The school was inspected by OFSTED in October 2014 and judged to be 'Good'. Ofsted monitoring inspections in 2018 and 2024 have all maintained the 'Good' judgement. However, we are not complacent and the school has a number of exciting projects intended to develop learning and to enhance opportunities for staff. These whole school and trust-wide projects offer opportunities for new staff to join in developing initiatives and we hope to benefit from your experience in other establishments.
Our students cover the full ability range and come from all walks of life. A small number exhibit some challenging behaviour. However, most are committed to learning and help to make Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School a rewarding place in which to work or study.
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