Teacher of Art
Hackney New School
Hackney
- Expired
- Salary:
- Dependent on skills and demonstrable experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2015
- Apply by:
- 9 March 2015
Job overview
Hackney New School is an exciting, oversubscribed free secondary school, which opened in September 2013. Our core vision is to provide students with access to the widest range of opportunities in life by fostering academic excellence and instilling self-belief, intellectual curiosity and responsibility towards others in society. All at HNS share the belief that an outstanding education can be provided to children from a wide range of backgrounds, if they are being challenged in all aspects of their academic and personal development. In September 2015 we move into our exciting new purpose built buildings on the Kingsland canal basin.
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic Art Teacher to join the Art and Design Department. Art and Design is taught in one double session a week to all KS3 students, alongside a variety of clubs and enrichments focusing on a range of creative skills, and a growing cultural agenda for our Arts Scholars.
From September 2015, we will have three full cohorts from Years 7-9. We are looking for a candidate with a Fine Art specialism, to assist in developing this particular component of KS4 and KS5 Schemes of Work for September 2016. It is essential that the candidate demonstrates considerable KS4 and KS5 experience, including an in-depth knowledge of current Art and Design GCSE and A-Level curricula.
This is an excellent opportunity to work as part of a small, growing team, acting as a pivotal part of a dynamic, hands-on department, as we move into our substantial new Art and Design block on Kingsland Road from September 2015.
You will be ambitious for your students and your department and will have excellent IT skills. The Design Technology will be incorporated into the Art programme, allowing for innovative use and development of IT and technical skills with cross curricular links.
HNS recognises the use of creativity to increase self-esteem and expression. We expect expressions of Art in all forms to be displayed and exhibited throughout the school and community. Hackney has a rich artistic and technology base which we wish to enrich our curriculum.
Closing date: 23 February 2015
If you think you can and want to know more please visit our website and read the information in the attachments below.
Prospective candidates are also encouraged to contact us directly on 020 7617 7181 or via email at lesleyfalconer@hackneynewschool.org (Lesley Falconer, Headteacher).
Completed application forms should be emailed to colettecorbin@hackneynewschool.org (Colette Corbin, PA to Headteacher) with reference number 152.
As an equal opportunities employer we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect staff to share this commitment. An enhanced CRB check is required for all successful applicants.
About Hackney New School
About us
Hackney New School opened in September 2013. The school has embarked on a journey to become an outstanding school, under the new leadership of Charlotte Whelan. As the new Headteacher, Mrs Whelan has outlined a clear vision for the school where students will achieve outstanding outcomes and thrive in their personal development.
Hackney New School’s curriculum focuses on the core subjects of the English Baccalaureate, whilst also allowing students to develop in the creative subjects such as Art, Drama and Music. We were established as a school with an emphasis on Music, and this remains a part of our identity as we are endowed with excellent music facilities.
Our aim is to ensure our students develop into well rounded individuals with excellent qualifications and the skills and qualities required to contribute and participate effectively in society. We want our students to become confident, resilient and responsible citizens.
Who we are
At HNS we pride ourselves on our highly motivated teachers who are committed to providing the best education to all students. As a small school with an intake of 100 students each year, we are in the position to develop exceptional relationships between teachers and students and get to know our students as individuals,
We have a supportive staff and leadership team, where we all challenge and support each other in our respective roles. We have ten HNS Values which we don’t just pay lip service to, but are embodied in everything we do.
Our core vision is to provide students with access to the widest range of opportunities in life by fostering academic excellence and developing students to embody the ten HNS Values which will stand them in good stead for their futures. We want our students to do what’s right, try new things, be kind and work together to improve our community, amongst other key values and attributes. We expect all of our staff team to lead by example in demonstrating these values.
Work for us
We offer you an exceptional workplace to come and develop your teaching career in, with supportive colleagues and bright students who are eager to learn when presented with high expectations and the right level of challenge!
We provide the opportunity to benefit from a comprehensive CPD programme and to work in an environment with an ambitious and experienced leadership team who are determined to make HNS the best school in Hackney. Alongside the excellent CPD programme, we provide numerous opportunities for staff to develop their leadership skills and progress in their careers. We provide our staff with great support, to ensure they are confident and competent in getting the job done to the best standard.
We also focus on ensuring staff wellbeing and that all of our team are supported in their roles, providing a comprehensive induction to all new starters. Being a small school, all of our staff know each other. We hold regular staff socials and recognise the efforts of our staff through a number of means. Finally our leadership team is approachable and used to “sweeping the sheds”. They won’t ask staff to do something that they don’t do. We also offer our staff a three week Christmas break - meaning you’ve got the time to treat yourself to a long haul flight to get some winter sunshine!
We constantly look for ways to reduce staff workload, so we’ve done away with formal lesson observations and introduced a live marking initiative that cuts down on the need to lug home heavy class sets of books! We have centralised behaviour systems, which again reduce workload and let you focus on what we want our teachers to do - teach the best lessons! We have centralised lesson planning to avoid duplication of work, ensure excellence and again to cut down on teacher workload. We also have clear systems and structures for everything from behaviour to rewards, all to make life easy for our staff.
Finally we’re based in a great location in Hackney, surrounded by great bars and cafes. Ideal for a bite to eat at lunch and a drink after work. Even if you’re not quite a hipster, it’s a trendy location and an easy commute given that our state of the art buildings are located on the canal basin in Haggerston and only a minute walk away from Haggerston Overground Station.
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