Head of Art and Design
Rose Hill School
Kent
- Expiring soon
- Quick apply
- Salary:
- Rose Hill Scale according to qualifications and experience
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 2 September 2024
- Apply by:
- 3 May 2024
Job overview
Rose Hill School Royal Tunbridge Wells
Overview
An exciting opportunity to join a thriving, progressive co-educational preparatory school, rated ‘excellent in all areas’ on our latest ISI report, October 2021.
Applications are invited from a suitably qualified, enthusiastic and inspirational art and design teacher to join our team and lead the Art & Design Department. The successful candidate will be an excellent classroom practitioner, teaching small classes of well-motivated children in a bright and vibrant environment.
For a flavour of the School and further information about us please visit our website www.rosehillschool.co.uk.
The Art & Design Department
The Art Department at Rose Hill School comprises the Head of Department who teaches Art to pupils from Year 3 to 8: Art is taught in the PrePrep by class teachers. The department enjoys a superb, large, light, purpose-built room on the top floor of a classroom block, with good storage, and resources. The visual arts are highly valued at Rose Hill School, the department enjoys an excellent reputation, both internally and with the senior schools to which we send pupils and the display of pupil work around school is of an excellent standard.
How to Apply
To apply for the position, please forward the completed application form and a covering letter by email to head@rosehillschool.co.uk Your letter should not exceed one page and should be addressed to the Head, Ms Emma Neville.
Salary: RHS Teaching Pay Scale
Part Time: 0.6
Start date: Autumn Term 2024
Not suitable for NQTs (ECTs)
Closing date: Friday 3rd May 2024.
Interviews: Thursday 16th May 2024.
Early Submission of applications is highly recommended as we reserve the right to interview as applications are received and withdraw the advert prior to the closing date.
Safeguarding
The post holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons, for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/he comes into contact, will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy Statement at all times. If in the course of carrying out their duties, the post holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the school s/he must report any concerns to one of the School’s Designated Safeguarding Leads or to the Head.
Rose Hill School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and other checks, references, medical clearance and proof of legal right to work in the UK. This role amounts to regulated activity with children.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the school is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
This job description is not intended to be all embracing and the post holder shall be required to carry out other duties as necessary and required, commensurate with training and experience. Rose Hill School reserves the right to amend this Job Description from time to time according to business needs. Any changes will be confirmed in writing.
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About Rose Hill School
Rose Hill is an independent co-educational prep school for children aged 3-13 based in the beautiful town of Tunbridge Wells. It is an inspiring place to learn: a warm, caring school with inspirational teachers, an enriching curriculum, first class facilities and creative indoor and outdoor learning spaces.
A modern school rich with tradition, we offer a rare mix: academic excellence; sporting achievement; exceptional pastoral care and the freedom to explore the creative arts. Set in 15 acres of grass and woodland, the school has countryside on its doorstep and yet Tunbridge Wells town centre is just five minutes away.
With 300 pupils, everyone knows each other well. All the faces in the corridor are familiar and every teacher knows every pupil. This friendly and supportive family atmosphere means that children feel happy and secure and provides them with the confidence to embrace new challenges and opportunities with gusto.
A wide spectrum of co-curricular activities, including music, art, sport, drama and design, makes it possible for every child to fulfil his or her potential, whilst the school supports and nurtures their emotional and academic growth - helping them develop the leadership skills that will play a vital part in their future lives.
Expectations are high and pupils are encouraged to make the most of every day. Together, pupils, teachers and staff apply themselves with enormous energy to create a truly stimulating environment for learning.
We are proud of the achievements of all our pupils across a wide academic spectrum.
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