Head of Art

Head of Art

TLR 2C £7,847 pa, permanent, from September 2024

We wish to appoint a dedicated, creative, inspiring and energetic teacher to become our Head of Art from September 2024 and can offer a full time or 0.8 FTE part time working pattern for the right candidate.

You will lead and develop the Art department ensuring there is an engaging and inspiring Art curriculum across key stages 3 and 4 which motivates and enables students to learn well and to progress.

We are looking for someone who:

·        Is an outstanding practitioner, passionate about their subject and knowledgeable about the best classroom practice and assessment in Art;

·        Has ambition and drive to build a department where students learn well and succeed;

·        Has the ability to use data to promote improvement;

·        Can demonstrate a proven track record of delivering successful student outcomes;

·        Has strong communication skills.

This is an exciting opportunity for a new or experienced middle leader to grow their expertise within a school that is making rapid progress. 

Working for St Anne’s means that you would be part of the Cranmer Education Trust, a successful, growing Trust which prides itself on looking after its people, offering a high level of support and access to expertise. This is an excellent time to join the team, as we develop collaborative structures and systems to enhance and support our growing family of schools.

Alongside St Anne’s Academy the Trust is made up of primary and secondary schools across Oldham and Rochdale. The Trust also incorporates a teacher training school and the East Manchester Teaching Hub and an MFL hub, which support the training and development of new and existing teachers across the North West of England. For further details please visit https://careers.cranmereducationtrust.com/.

We offer:

·        Opportunities for professional development in a growing Trust

·        Teachers career average pension scheme including life insurance and dependent’s pension

·        Convenient location for motorway (2 minute drive from Junction 19, M62), bus and tram networks

St Anne’s Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Cranmer Education Trust follows safer recruitment practices. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and appointment is therefore subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.

For further information please refer to:

·        The Cranmer Education Trust’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy Trust Policies | Cranmer Education Trust

·        The Trust’s statement on the employment of ex-offenders, in the vacancy Supporting Documents section.

·        The job description and person specification for further information regarding the safeguarding responsibilities of the role.

For further details including how to apply please click on this link: Cranmer Education Trust - Careers site

 Please note that CVs are not accepted. 

Closing Date for applications:          Friday 3 May 2024 at 09:00

We reserve the right to close the vacancy at an earlier date, if required.

The Cranmer Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer and will provide reasonable support to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process.