Faculty Leader of Creative Arts

Ref: T093/0415

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, enthusiastic and innovative Faculty Leader of Creative Arts to lead and manage the Faculty.

We are looking for:

• Excellent role models in teaching and learning
• Ability to plan, maintain and develop outstanding teaching and learning
• A high level of ICT skills and experience of using these in the classroom to enhance learning
• The experience of leading, coaching and managing staff
• A commitment to all students receiving an outstanding educational experience
• The awareness of the need to monitor and support the progress of all students, with timely interventions, is vital

We can offer:

• An outstanding accelerated professional development programme
• Teaching and support staff at all levels who are committed to excellence
• Successful, supportive and highly strategic senior leadership teams
• An opportunity to be part of a dynamic developing organisation
• Friendly students, supportive parents and a welcoming environment
• An Academy Chain and governing bodies that provide strong support

Thomas Knyvett Colleges sets high standards for behaviour, promoting traditional values that will be important for life-long achievement.

We believe that academic attainment flourishes in this atmosphere, enabling students to develop into confident and well-rounded young adults.

One of the most improved comprehensive schools in the country and in the county of Surrey having achieved 73% in 2013. The 2014 GCSE results were excellent with 60% of Year 11 students gaining 5 or more A*-C grades including English and Maths and 78% achieving 5 or more A*-C overall. This was significantly above target and shows excellent progress for all of our students." Our high quality, professional staff are dedicated to “bringing out the best” in all our students through a personalised approach, enabling them to achieve more than they ever thought they could.

What Ofsted said:

“Students arrive at the college with attainment that is much lower than average. By the time they leave, their examination results are above average. This reflects the rapid progress they make in all year groups.” Ofsted 2013

Full details including an application form can be found on our school website www.thehowardpartnership.org.

Please note we do not accept CVs.

Closing date: Tuesday 5 May 2015 at midday.

Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

The Howard Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.