Teacher of Art

Teacher of Art, Surrey

H088/0314
MPS/UPS

We have an exciting opportunity for a hardworking, energetic and innovative Teacher of Art to join our outstanding Art Department. We are looking for an inspirational teacher who is committed to bringing out the best in every student. The ability to teach photography at A Level would be an advantage.

We offer an outstanding professional development programme, a successful, supportive and highly strategic Senior Leadership Team and an opportunity to be part of a dynamic developing organisation.

The Howard of Effingham is an outstanding school. It offers maximum opportunities for young people to develop academically and socially in an environment that is stimulating, caring and supportive. The school sets high standards that instil values which enable students to develop into confident and responsible young adults.

The Howard has a well deserved reputation for academic excellence. Each year our GCSE results have placed us among the top comprehensive schools in Surrey. In the 2013 A Level examinations there was a 99% pass rate of which 81% were grade A*-C with an average 364 UCAS points per student. These successes allowed the vast majority of our students who applied to University to secure one of their chosen places this year, including 4 students to Oxbridge. In 2013, 96% of Year 11 students gained 5 or more A*-C grades at GCSE (and 83% including English and Mathematics).

What Ofsted said: Students work well together and enjoy excellent relationship with adults. Their behaviour in lessons is exemplary and they thrive when given opportunity to take responsibility for their learning. Ofsted 2009

Full details including an application form can be found out at our school website www.thehowardpartnership.org  Alternatively to request an application pack or to find out more about any of our roles, please e-mail recruitment@thehoward.org  If you have any questions about this role please call The Partnership Human Resources Department on 01372 455796 or e-mail recruitment@thehoward.org

Please note we do not accept CVs.

Closing date - Tuesday 22 April 2014 at midday

Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

The Howard Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.