Director of Visual and Performing Arts (Art, Design Technology, PE and Music)
Prendergast Vale School
Lewisham
- Expired
- Salary:
- Leadership Scale L10 - L14 (inner London)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2015
- Apply by:
- 27 April 2015
Job overview
Prendergast Vale was founded in September of 2010 as the third school in the Leathersellers’ Federation of Schools. We started with a cohort of primary age children from our legacy school and admitted 120 students in year 7 to create our secondary phase. Judged to be Good in all areas (Ofsted September 2014) with outstanding features we have quickly established ourselves as the first choice school of parents in our local community.
We are seeking to appoint an outstanding and inspirational teacher to lead our Visual and Performing Arts Faculty. The post holder will be responsible for the overall leadership and management of Art, Design Technology, PE and Music from September 2015. Applications from Art specialists would be particularly welcome.
The successful candidate will have:
- An excellent track record of raising attainment and examination results at Key Stage 4
- A track record of outstanding teaching across Key Stage 3 and 4
- Proven ability and enthusiasm to motivate students and staff
- The ability to raise expectations and aspirations of students of all abilities
- An understanding of effective strategies for urban schools
- A desire to share experiences and good practice with colleagues.
You will be an outstanding classroom practitioner with the ability to lead and influence others to achieve exceptional performance, holding them accountable to the highest expectations with respect to their own practice and the learning of the students in their classes.
Our school motto is “In perpetuum discimus” (we are forever learning) and the successful candidate will be expected to be committed to their own professional development as well as the development of their colleagues. There will be varied and significant opportunities to develop yourself professionally within the school, across the Federation and with partners such as the NCTL and the Institute of Education.
To arrange a school visit please contact Mrs Halm (PA to the Headteacher) at s.halm@prendergast-vale.com.
To apply please visit the vacancies section of our website www.prendergast-vale.com to download an application form and job description or email hr@prendergast-vale.com.
Please note CVs are not accepted.
Closing date: 9:00am on Monday 27 April 2015
Interviews: w/c 27 April 2015
Candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted by 28 April 2015
The Leathersellers’ Federation of Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and all employees are required to have an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.
No agencies please.
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About Prendergast Vale School
Welcome to Prendergast Vale School, an all-through school in the heart of Lewisham for children from the ages of 3 to 16. We are a very special community; as our school motto says ‘in perpetuum discimus’ - we are forever learning, with academic and personal excellence for all and developing creativity at the heart of our practices. We believe all our pupils can achieve success in life by working hard and being kind.
Our subject specialists design engaging and high-quality curricula that enable our pupils to reach their academic potential and develop a thirst for learning. As a result, they will become confident, resourceful and independent learners who can pursue their ambitions and attend university if they wish. Not only should students have well regarded qualifications when they leave school but they will also acquire character traits that will enable them to be successful in life. Traits such as optimism, resilience and confidence are developed throughout all subjects and through extra curricular activities. We encourage pupils to value their education at Prendergast Vale and we equip them to achieve and excel in life after school. They leave our care as responsible, motivated young adults who are eager to make positive contributions to society.
Prendergast Vale is a small school within a big community. As a member of the Leathersellers’ Federation of Schools, we are stronger together. The Leathersellers’ Federation of schools is made up of a group of three secondary and two primary schools as well as Prendergast 6th Form. We are very fortunate to be part of the Federation and receive a lot of support from the Leathersellers’ Company, which helps our pupils succeed.
Mr E Coogan Headteacher - Prendergast Vale School
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