Head of Art
Coombe Girls' School
Kingston upon Thames
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS (Outer London) + TLR 1.1 £7,471
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2015
- Apply by:
- 1 May 2015
Job overview
- “Coombe Girls’ School is an outstanding school’, Ofsted May 2013 and holds the significant accolade of being one in only 35 schools in the UK to have been awarded an Outstanding Ofsted rating four times in succession
- Total number on roll : 1,366 including a mixed Sixth Form, currently 318
- A High Performing School, with Leading Edge and Modern Languages Specialisms
- Examination results reflect the quality of teaching and learning; 95% of pupils achieved 5 or more A*- C GCSE passes last year, 78% of pupils achieved 5 or more including English and Maths
- 44% of pupils at KS4 achieved the EBacc
- 40% of all GCSE entries achieved A*/A
- Latest raiseonline report shows that pupils make progress in the top 4% of pupils nationally.
- Federated with Coombe Boys’ School since January 2006. Converted to academy status in 2012 as part of The Coombe Secondary Schools Academy Trust
We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Head of Art to join our high achieving school. The successful candidate will be an inspirational and skillful teacher, who will lead and develop this vibrant department across all Key Stages. Ofsted rated Art as ‘excellent’, reflecting the subject’s popularity and success at all levels.
This position is open to both Heads of Department and experienced teachers looking for promotion.
If selected for interview candidates will be asked to bring in a small portfolio of their art work.
Our ideal candidate will:
- Be a highly competent teacher of Art.
- Be able to lead and inspire a small department
- Be able to inspire and motivate students
- Have a passion for Art which is evident in their day to day teaching
- Have the commitment to be part of an innovative and forward thinking school
- Play a full and active role in the life of the school
We will offer you:
- an exciting opportunity in an outstanding school
- A guaranteed CPD plan which is tailored to individual requirements including financial support for ‘M’ Level study
- Our ongoing professional training and development includes National Professional Qualifications in Leadership
- An enthusiastic Staff Association offering opportunities for staff sport and socialising
For further information about the school and to apply please visit the school website www.coombegirlsschool.org.
Closing date: Friday 1st May 2015
No Agencies
No CVs
Successful candidates will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS Disclosure.
‘This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment’
Coombe Girls’ School
Headteacher: Mrs D Walls
About Coombe Girls' School
Coombe Girls’ School and Sixth Form is a comprehensive girls’ state secondary school, with a co-educational Sixth Form. The school is heavily oversubscribed and is committed to providing an excellent education to children in the local area. We are proud of the progress our students make from their starting points during their time with us. We place significant emphasis on excellent pastoral care and opportunities for personal development. We foster the approach of ‘Brave, not perfect’ in our students and are committed to preparing them for a ‘world of opportunity’.
Our school is vibrant and diverse, serving the local area of New Malden. We value every individual and the rich wealth of experience, knowledge, values and beliefs they bring to our school. We are very proud of our students and their zest for life and new opportunities. The experience, passion and talent you will bring to our school will ensure we continue to provide the best education for our students and further increase the breadth of opportunity for the next generation. We particularly encourage applications from colleagues in underrepresented groups.
We have a long tradition of using research to develop our teaching and learning to the benefit of our students. The vast majority of our students in the Sixth Form continue to university at 18.
Coombe Girls’ School and Sixth Form is situated in New Malden in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames and there are excellent rail links to both London Waterloo.
We are proud to be part of the Coombe Academy Trust and enjoy the opportunities for collaborative working and developing strength provided by the Trust. www.coombeschools.org
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