Teacher of Art (Maternity Cover)
The Piggott School
Wokingham
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPR
- Job type:
- Full Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- November 2014
- Apply by:
- 30 September 2014
Job overview
Required from November 2014 - June 2015
We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic teacher of Art to join this outstanding Department. You will be required to teach full-time
across the age and ability range. This is an excellent opportunity for both NQTs and experienced teachers. Visits to the School are
welcome, by prior arrangement. Applicants should also be willing to contribute to all aspects of The Piggott School's vision, including
extra-curricular activities.
The Piggott School has:
- 86% A* - C GCSE and 74 % 5A* - C (E & M) 2014
- High performing Sixth Form with 85% A* - C grades at A2 in 2014
- 88 % A* - C Fine Art GCSE and 100% A* - C GCE Fine Art and Photography 2014.
The school is an all-through Church of England Academy (4-18), 1262 on roll, 242 in Sixth Form, situated in a rural location to the east
of Reading.
The job description and application form can be found on our website at www.piggott.wokingham.sch.uk
To apply please complete a covering letter and application form and e-mail to: vacancies@piggott.wokingham.sch.uk
Closing date: 11am, Tuesday 30 September 2014
Interview date: Tuesday 7 October 2014
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to
share this commitment. All posts are subject to Satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure Clearance.
The Piggott School - A Church of England Academy
Twyford Road,
Wargrave, Reading
RG10 8DS
Tel: 0118 940 2357
About The Piggott School
About The Piggott School
Thank you for your interest in joining our community at The Piggott School. We are an extremely successful, oversubscribed, and happy co-educational academy. Our senior school site is on the outskirts of Wargrave (near Twyford) and our primary school site is in the village of Charvil.
The Piggott School was established in 1939 and, together with our primary site at Charvil, we are an all-through 4-18, mixed, comprehensive school with a higher-than-average ability intake. The Piggott School senior site has 1620 students and 175 staff.
Our mission is to be a school which inspires and encourages the highest achievement for each and every child. I believe that our school provides the correct balance and blend of academic challenge, personal care and enrichment that fosters the holistic development of every student.
We are extremely proud of our results, both at GCSE and A level/Level 3 learning. The results achieved in Summer 2023 reflect the hard work and commitment of the students and staff in our school.
GCSE : Progress 8 score of +0.8
92 % of pupils passed English Language and 93% of pupils passed Mathematics.
6 subjects achieved 100% pass rate and a further 8 subjects achieved a 95% or higher pass rate.
A level : 34% of all entries were A*- A
63% of all entries were A*-B
84% of all entries were A*-C
Average grade of a B+
The quality of teaching and learning at our school enables us to achieve our aim to help every student to develop into the very best they can be; to be independent in their thinking, to value lifelong learning, to be open to new ideas, to encourage respect and tolerance.
The care and guidance offered at our school by the outstanding staff provide a culture and ethos which successfully help every child feel safe, happy, and challenged. Our students are a delight to teach, and we work hard to ensure that all members of the school community can flourish. I urge you to read our Ofsted and SIAMs reports on our website.
Mrs R Alexander
Headteacher
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