Learning Director of Visual Arts

Learning Director of Visual Arts

We are a vibrant, forward-thinking school that places significant value on professional learning and career development. We are seeking to appoint an inspirational, highly motivated and innovative leader who will add value to this already thriving curriculum area. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong subject knowledge and be able to teach throughout all Key Stages and have a desire to build strong relationships within the team and across the school. We believe all students have the right to develop their capabilities and skills to thrive in their studies and take them to the next level.

The Visual Arts department is a friendly, hard-working team, committed to stimulating students’ interest and enjoyment in their studies, in addition to, consistently producing outstanding examination results. The faculty is comprised of Fine Art, Textiles, Photography, 3D Design and Food. The strong team ethos of collaborative planning and shared resources enables students to make excellent progress across all key stages. Students are encouraged to be active learners and develop a confident voice to feel suitably ready for the next stage of their lives.

Kingsthorpe College is an oversubscribed 11-18 Academy with approximately 1400 students on roll (200 students Post 16). We were graded by Ofsted Good in all areas in December 2019. In September 2021, we joined Orbis Education Trust, and this has unlocked further possibilities for colleagues to develop, progress, and make significant contribution to inspiring the students within our schools. We therefore believe it is an exciting time to join #TeamKC and be part of a community which is resolute in its drive to help our students leave with the confidence and skills for their future.

Please look at our website https://www.kingsthorpecollege.org.uk for a comprehensive view of our school.

Ethical leadership is at the core of all decision making at Kingsthorpe College. As such, staff are valued, treated with respect and afforded a diverse range of opportunities that come with professional trust. We place significant emphasis on working collegiately as a staff team to share our expertise and subsequently enhance the learning experience with our students. Every member of staff is involved in a variety of professional learning programmes that take place every Wednesday across the academic year. All teachers are members of the Chartered College of Teaching providing access to the latest evidence and research.

We have also implemented a bespoke leadership programme enabling staff to develop their knowledge and understanding of leadership. This has provided a number of promotional opportunities for staff within the school and wherever possible, we will promote from within our trust. We believe that Kingsthorpe College provides something unique and the perfect environment in which both staff and students have opportunities to flourish and grow in a world of possibilities.

The position will start in September 2024

Closing date for applications is: Monday 15th April 2024 at 9:00am

(We may interview suitable candidates before the closing date)

To apply for this role, please visit: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/138932/EDV-2024-KC-19911

If you have any queries, please contact the school.

 t: 01604 716106

e: recruitment@kingsthorpecollege.org.uk

Kingsthorpe College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment