Curriculum Leader of Art

Ref: SCH-PAT-0480 

Required for: September 2024. Part time and flexible working will be considered. 

Are you passionate about education and eager to make a lasting impact on young minds? Do you have a proven track record of inspiring a love for learning in your students? If so, we want to hear from you! 

What does this role involve? 

Here at The King’s School, we believe that our students deserve to enjoy lessons that inspire a passion for art, which is why we’re seeking an inspirational Curriculum Leader of Art to join our team. 

We are seeking to appoint a creative, innovative and ambitious strategic Curriculum Leader of Art. This is a fantastic opportunity to join the team at The King’s School. Dynamic, forward thinking and absolutely committed to ensuring all students make outstanding progress so they get the chances in life they deserve, we are seeking a new leader who will share our vision and values and shape the future of Art at The King’s School. 

As a Curriculum Leader, you will discover, nurture, and develop the next generation of artists, In front of you is a blank canvas, an enthusiastic team, and our fantastic students who bring a wealth of talent, a positive attitude to learning and a determination to improve. 

You will be integral to driving the Art department forward and delivering on our vision of providing a first-class education to all students, so that they make outstanding progress. 

Some of your key duties will include: 

• Strategically growing uptake in Art and related disciplines at Key Stage 4, as a result of captivating classes in Key Stage 3. 
• Delivering outstanding outcomes for our Year 11 students. 

• Providing strategic leadership across the area in accordance with the aims and objectives of the school. 

• Accountability for pupil attainment and staff performance within the area. 

Why choose The King’s School? 

Pontefract Academies Trust is a cross phase Multi-Academy Trust comprising of nine schools: seven primaries and two 11 – 16 secondary schools. Our schools are run for the benefit of children and young people, and we have unwavering focus on achievement which is paramount so that all our children and young people enjoy greater life chances. 

The King’s School is proud to be part of Pontefract Academies Trust. As a school, we have a long history and rich heritage, which puts us at the forefront of the local educational landscape and beyond. You will join The King’s School as it takes the critical next steps of its journey to becoming outstanding. We are proud to say that we are a very good school with consistently strong outcomes, but we will always want more for our students. Our rich heritage is important to us, but not as important as where we go next, and the history we will create. 

What can we offer you? 

• The opportunity to join a strong team of middle leaders whilst receiving continuous support from highly effective line management. 
• A comprehensive CPD package. 
• Generous employer pension (LGPS Teachers Pension and West Yorkshire Pension Fund). 
• Flexible working requests always considered. 
• Fantastic family friendly policies with a focus on employee work/life balance. 
• Cycle to work scheme. 
• Reduced gym membership at Aspire Health Facilities across the region. 
• Childcare vouchers. 
• Employee assistance programme (including physiotherapy, personal or professional concerns on legal, health, finance, wellbeing, and other matters). 
• PAT on the back scheme. 
• Life assurance of at least three times your salary. 
• Free flu vaccinations. 

Next steps: 

Please click here to view our 2022 – 2025 Trust Strategic Plan, or click here to access The King’s School website.  

To arrange a visit to the school, or for further information on the role, please contact admin@kings.patrust.org.uk or call 01977 703270. 

Please click here to access our website and submit your application on our Face-Ed system no later than 10:00am on Friday 3rd May 2024. We look forward to receiving your application. 

We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from everyone. The Pontefract Academies Trust is wholly committed to ensuring children and young people are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure and pre-employment checks (including online checks). Shortlisted applicants will also be asked to provide a self-declaration form.