Curriculum Leader of Art, Design and Technology
City of London Academy Islington
London
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS / UPS + TLR 1A (Inner London)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2024 or ASAP
- Apply by:
- 15 April 2024
Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for an exceptional Curriculum Leader for Art Design and Technology to join us at City of London Academy Islington for either an Easter or September start.
At City of London Academy Islington we aim to provide an exceptional level of care and education for every individual student. The Academy, which opened in September 2008, is a mixed, non-selective Academy, with no religious affiliation, committed to providing excellence in education and opportunities for all. In our Ofsted inspection report (March 2019), we were rated outstanding in every category; personal development and behaviour, teaching and learning, student outcomes and leadership and management. We have been graded outstanding overall. This inspection outcome and our results reflect the aspirations, determination and hard work of all students and staff at the Academy and we are always exceptionally proud of what we achieve together. We have a proven track record of school improvement, offering students an exciting curriculum and a wealth of opportunities outside of the classroom.
City of London Academy Islington is part of the City of London Academies Trust, a multi-academy trust with schools in North, East and South London. We combine the heritage and tradition of the Corporation of London with a genuinely innovative, enterprising and entrepreneurial ethos. We’re also committed to providing first-rate training and development to all of our teaching staff, plus excellent career advancement opportunities within this evolving Trust.
We will offer you:
Students who are eager to learn, well-behaved and very proud of their school
Exceptional focus on continuous professional development
A culture of high expectations for students and staff
An appetite for creativity and continuous improvement
A dedicated, caring and experienced staff team
Purpose-built teaching and learning facilities
A supportive and committed Governing Body.
From you, we need:
We believe exceptional teachers create exceptional results; they transform lives and transform futures. They support every student to achieve their full potential and become a confident, resilient and compassionate individual who can make a positive contribution to society.
We believe that exceptional teachers should be supported too, with all the opportunities needed to develop and achieve their goals. We can offer exceptional continuous professional development, support and opportunities for career development.
This is an exciting time in the school’s journey to sustain and develop further as an excellent provider of high-quality education. We are looking for an inspiring individual who is academically well-qualified to degree level within an Art or Design related subject.
You will be working with a team whose mission it is to sustain and further develop excellence in everything we do.
Committed to creating an environment that promotes academic, creative, sporting, linguistic and personal achievement, you will be a qualified teacher. The communication skills and confidence to develop rich partnerships with families and the community will be essential. Above all, you’ll have the drive and determination to sustain and further develop the City of London Academy Islington as a centre of excellence for education.
How to Apply:
Please complete our application form and email to hr@colai.org.uk
Closing Date: 9:00 am Monday 15th April 2024
City of London Academy Islington, Prebend Street, Islington, London, N1 8PQ.
City of London Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks and a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the standards which flows from City of London Academies Trust vision and values.
The role is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.
City of London Academies Trust supports Equal Opportunities Employment.
City of London Academies Trust Company Registration No. 04504128.
Attached documents
About City of London Academy Islington
City of London Academy Islington is a mixed, comprehensive, non-denominational secondary school with sixth form situated in North London. It is supported by the single-academy trust City of London Academy Islington Limited and sponsored by the City of London Corporation. A smaller than average-sized secondary, it will provide 805 places for secondary and sixth-form students aged 11-18, when fully subscribed.
The academy opened in 2008 with the intention of providing excellent opportunities and education for all.
Principal
Sonia Jacob
Values and Vision
City of London Academy Islington believes that academic success is achievable only when students enjoy being at school. Its vertical house system groups together students from Years 7 through to 13, adding to the family atmosphere the school is seeking to create. It works with a curriculum which is broad and balanced, and which provides children with necessary life experiences.
The school is aiming to become an outstanding academy in the near future, and is committed to improving the lives of young people from the Islington area.
Ofsted
In 2019, Ofsted awarded the Academy an outstanding rating, noting that “the school has been transformed into an exciting environment where pupils and staff thrive. Outcomes are outstanding and pupils’ progress is exceptional. This is a school where ‘no child is left behind.”
View City of London Academy Islington’s latest Ofsted report
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