Teacher of Photography
St Benedict's School
Ealing
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- 12 April 2016
- Apply by:
- 29 February 2016
Job overview
St Benedict's School is seeking to appoint a dynamic, imaginative and organised teacher of Photography for the start of the summer term 2016. The successful candidate will join a lively and flourishing Art & Design department at a time of exciting change having just moved into new spacious accommodation in January. The purpose built accommodation comprises a number of studios and ICT suites, a darkroom, library and departmental team base as well a newly equipped workshop with adjoining technician preparation area, equipped with a Laser Cutter and 3D Printer. The role will involve teaching a general Art & Design curriculum at Key Stage 3 and GCSE Photography at Key Stage 4. Additionally, there is the opportunity to teach at A Level for a suitably qualified candidate.
The role would ideally suit someone with a background in Photography, but Art & Design teachers with some digital and darkroom based experience should not be discouraged from applying as training will be given. The successful candidate will be keen to work as part of a strong team comprising 5 teachers and two full-time technicians, as well as to develop his or her own individual teaching practice.
Closing date for applications is 12 noon, Monday 29th February 2016.
Interviews will take place in early March and if you have not heard from us by 11th March then your application has been unsuccessful.
Please download an application form from the School's website www.stbenedicts.org.uk
Further details can be obtained from Mrs Melissa Dryden, Head of HR. Direct Dial: 020 8862 2193 or Email: hr@stbenedicts.org.uk
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, Prohibition and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Registered Charity Number 1148512
St Benedict's School
Teaching a way of living
Co-educational Independent
Roman Catholic Day School
(HMC & IAPS) 3 – 18
London W5 2ES
About St Benedict's School
St Benedict’s is London’s leading independent Catholic co-educational school, situated in leafy Ealing. The school is a successful blend of the traditional and the progressive; proud of its heritage but also forward thinking and innovative. Within a caring, happy community, our pupils thrive, benefiting from a seamless education which can begin at the age of 3 and continue through to the Sixth Form.
St Benedict’s has strong academic standards, with considerable ambition for future academic success. The school is committed to supporting all children to develop their full potential, by treating them as individuals, and catering for their particular needs and talents at every stage. Inspirational teaching, tutorial guidance and exceptional pastoral care are at the heart of the education we offer.
The Junior School and Nursery provide a supportive and vibrant environment in which to learn. Sharing excellent facilities with the Senior School and a programme of cross-curricular activities help ease the transition at 11+ to the Senior School, which is on the same site.
At St Benedict’s, there is a vital focus on personal development, and our outstanding co-curricular programme helps pupils to thrive by enabling them to find and develop their unique gifts and talents. St Benedict’s has a distinguished sporting tradition: while many boys and girls train and compete at county and national level, everyone is encouraged to enjoy sport, teamwork and fitness. Music and Drama are both excellent; there is a strong choral tradition, renowned Abbey Choir and many instrumental ensembles. Termly drama productions have recently included Amadeus, West Side Story and A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
We encourage principled leadership, resilience and character in our pupils, and promote the Christian values of integrity, fairness and generosity to others. This is a hallmark of the School, informed by the 1500 year-old Rule of St Benedict, and there could be no better way of equipping young people for the future.
Recent developments include a fine new Sixth Form Centre and Art Department, opened in 2015. A new Nursery and Pre-Prep Department will open in September 2017, providing our youngest pupils with a first-rate learning environment.
The number on roll is currently 1075. The Senior School has 820 pupils. The Junior School and Nursery has 255 pupils.
The School had a full integrated inspection by Independent Schools’ Inspectorate (ISI) in November 2012 and a Section 48 Inspection by the Diocese of Westminster in September 2013. The two highly complimentary reports are available on the school website. There was an ISI Regulatory Compliance Inspection in December 2015 and the report confirming full compliance was published in February 2016.
Academic results are consistently high. In 2016 the A level the pass rate at A*/B grades was 73.7% of which 38.8% were A/A* and at GCSE the pass rate at A*/B grades was 77.5% of which 45.8% were A/A* grades.
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