CURRICULUM LEADER OF ART WITH PHOTOGRAPHY

Location

ST BEDE'S CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL, ORMSKIRK
St Anne's Road , Ormskirk , Lancashire , L39 4TA
Tel: 01695 570335
School website: www.sbchs.co.uk
Roll: 710

Information

The Governors wish to appoint an excellent classroom practitioner to play a leading role in the Arts across the school. The post represents an exciting opportunity for someone to take on a key middle leadership position, with the opportunity to shape and contribute to the strategic direction of the school.

The Art department has had an exceptional track record of GCSE results in both Art & Design and Photography. Both Art & Design and Photography have long been two of the most popular option subjects in school and so the successful applicant will be an outstanding teacher of Art, with a proven track record of achieving superb GCSE results above the national average. They will also be able and willing to teach GCSE Photography and achieve equally strong outcomes.


Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

Lancashire County Council has a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available to all applicants upon request.


More Information can be found at www.sbchs.co.uk

Essential Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree

Desirable Qualifications

Higher Degree

Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies

Practising baptised Roman Catholic

Essential Experience

Experience of an effective classroom teacher across all Key Stages.

Experience and demonstrable commitment in the curriculum area the applicant would be leading.

Experience and ability to develop strategies for supporting pupils' individual needs in and beyond the classroom.

Management experience.

The ability to devise and teach appropriate courses through out the school (Photography teaching experience would be ideal)

Desirable Experience

A keen interest in the ongoing development of Art and Photography curriculum.

Proposed Interview Date:

29/09/2023 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Visits to school are available 12/09/23 9.00am to 12.00pm, 13/09/23 9.15am to 10.15am, 15/09/23 10.30am to 12.30pm please email Julie Taylor j.taylor@sbchs.co.uk

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

www.sbchs.co,uk. j.taylor@sbchs.co.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.