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Teacher of Art

Teacher of Art

City of Derby Academy

Derby

Salary:
MPS/UPR
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2015 or January 2016
Apply by:
8 June 2015

Job overview

Ref 14-15/CDA/015

An exciting opening for a creative and passionate Teacher of Art to join an Academy which is passionate about helping all pupils succeed, despite their background.

This is a great opportunity for a Teacher or NQT as they will be joining an Academy which is supportive and dedicated to the development of its staff in order to grow the leaders of tomorrow. The Academy also has a close and understanding team of staff and its values evolve around high professional values, behaviour and achievement in order to create an outstanding Academy at the heart of the community.

Supported by the by the Greenwood Dale Foundation Trust, The City of Derby Academy opened on 1 June 2013 replacing the predecessor Sinfin Community School. The Academy has capacity for 1,050 pupils aged 11-16. It occupies a large, level site to the south of Derby and boasts impressive, modern buildings which were opened in 2008.

To be successful, you will:

  • be passionate about teaching and helping pupils to achieve their best through a creative and aspirational learning environment;
  • be able to demonstrate a range of teaching skills and behavioural management techniques;
  • have high professional standards;
  • believe that all children can achieve despite the challenges they may face;
  • be able to motivate and enthuse pupils;
  • be passionate about art.

In return, you will:

  • join a talented and successful team where professional values and high standards of behaviour are paramount;
  • receive first-class Training and development are given through extensive CPD programmes;
  • have access to opportunities for further career development through the Academy and the Trust.

If you are interested in working at the leading edge of education, believe that all young people can succeed and are prepared to work hard, we want to hear from you. We welcome applications from NQTs. Visits to the academy are warmly welcomed.

For further information on this and other vacancies with the Greenwood Dale Foundation Trust, please visit www.greenwoodacademies.org/vacancy/11404/ or call our Recruitment Line on 0115 748 3344.

Closing date: Noon on 8th June 2015.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This position is therefore subject to an enhanced disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

City of Derby Academy 11-16

Farmhouse Road, Sinfin, Derby, DE24 3AR
Part of the Greenwood Dale Foundation Trust
Chief Executive: Sir Barry Day OBE, Hon DEd, MSc, BA

About City of Derby Academy

+44 1332 270450

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The City of Derby Academy opened on 1 June 2013 replacing the predecessor Sinfin Community School. The academy has capacity for 1050 students aged 11-16. It occupies a large, level site to the south of Derby and boasts impressive, modern buildings which were opened in 2008. The academy offers easy access to Leicester and Nottingham as well as the Peak District.

There are currently approximately 800 students on roll though all indications are that this will rise significantly over the next few years.

In many respects we have traditional values. We expect staff, led by the Principal and his senior team, to be highly visible role models for the pupils. We place an emphasis on being smart, polite and hard-working. Our students are expected to be ambassadors for our academy. We serve a diverse community and we work hard to address the barriers to learning that our pupils face.

We are ambitious for the future and are keen to recruit highly motivated staff able to contribute to our development. Whilst we have made significant progress we are mindful of the challenges ahead. If you are seeking a role which has real worth and have the skills and attributes to make a difference we would love to hear from you.

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