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Teacher of Art & Design

Teacher of Art & Design

The North Halifax Grammar School

Calderdale

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2014
Apply by:
25 April 2014

Job overview

Teacher of Art & Design, Calderdale

Outstanding! Following an OFSTED Inspection, the school was judged to be outstanding for overall effectiveness (January 2011)

We are seeking a well qualified and highly motivated graduate teacher of Art to teach in Key Stages 3, 4 and 5. Art is a compulsory element of the curriculum to the end of Year 9 when it becomes one of the options that students may choose to pursue to GCSE and beyond to A level. Visual perception and drawing are the foundations on which our courses are based and the successful candidate must have skills in these areas. There is considerable scope for someone with imagination and drive to play a significant part in the further development of the subject area. The ability to work flexibly across a range of media would be an advantage.

Closing date: Noon Friday, 25 April 2014.
Interviews: Friday, 9 May 2014

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. Successful applicants will need to undertake a DBS enhanced clearance, including checks with past employers.

Application forms and further details of the post are available to download from the school website www.nhgs.co.uk or by emailing Mrs P Wright, Personnel Officer at recruitment@nhgs.co.uk.

The North Halifax Grammar School
A Specialist Science Academy

Moorbottom Road,
Illingworth,
Halifax
HX2 9SU

Tel (01422) 244625
Fax (01422) 245237
www.nhgs.co.uk  

Foundation co-educational 11-18 Grammar School
(1126 students 352 in the Sixth Form)

About The North Halifax Grammar School

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+44 1422 244625

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The North Halifax Grammar School, is a mixed selective school which has joint admissions arrangements with a partner grammar school in Halifax.

The school has an impressive record of attainment at GCSE and at A Level.  One third of Year 13 students secured places at Russell Group universities in 2012.

The school was judged Good with an Outstanding Sixth Form in its last inspection in November 2023.  Their report described the school as “ambitious and caring” and said “students receive high levels of academic and pastoral support”. "As a result, relationships between students and staff are warm and respectful,” said the report. "This helps to promote a positive culture in the school.” Of particular note was the frequent use of the word ‘joy’ to describe the experience of being in the school.

The school benefits from an experienced and focused Governance Board and exceptionally supportive parents. The school buildings have undergone major improvement and development including the addition of a state of the art sports hall.

The North Halifax Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and all applicants to the school undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

North Halifax Grammar School knows that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong.  We therefore encourage applications from all eligible candidates, including those who are likely to be underrepresented in the NHGS workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people

Further information about the school and what we have to offer including any current vacancies can be found by visiting our website at www.nhgs.co.uk

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