THE VACANCY

Bloxham School is seeking to appoint a full-time inspirational Subject Lead of Textiles with the ability to teach KS3 Art. The successful candidate will have excellent subject knowledge and the ability to engage students in their learning through an exciting and innovative teaching programme.

At Bloxham School, our Textiles students follow the AQA A- level syllabus. There is a view to introduce GCSE Textiles for September 2025.

The successful candidate will teach in a well-resourced, bright and modern Textiles teaching studio which forms part of the Design and Technology building.

KEY INFORMATION

Start Date: September 2024

Accountable to: Director of Art

Working Hours: Full Time

Salary: Bloxham salary scale, dependent on experience

Closing Date: 9am Monday 6rd May 2024

Interview Date: TBC

BENEFITS

• Enrolment in the Teacher's Pension Scheme (Currently undergoing Governors’ consultation with potential change to pension provision for September 2024).
• Tea, coffee and lunch provided during working hours
• Free parking on site
• Access at no charge to the School's sporting, swimming and fitness facilities, including gym and tennis courts
• Strong, supportive staff community with a school counsellor available
• Opportunities for continuous professional development

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Be an excellent classroom practitioner. 
• Be willing to develop pedagogy and knowledge of the subject to increase student engagement and uptake at GCSE/A Level.  
• Have an innovative approach to student learning,
• and ensure all students are well catered for including SEND/EAL/AGT groups. 
• Have good classroom management which promotes student learning. 
• Have the emotional intelligence to contribute to the school’s extensive pastoral programme and to be committed to the Tutor role. 
• Be in alignment with the ethos of Bloxham School, including a commitment to the broader curriculum. 
• Monitor and record pupil progress and achievement
• Ensure a stimulating environment; displays to be of a high standard and regularly changed.
• Contribute to the school publications e.g. school’s prospectus, website;
• Develop and maintain good relationships with parents actively involving them in their child’s learning and the life of the school.

HOW TO APPLY

Closing Date:  9am Monday 06th May 2024

Interview Date: TBC

To apply for this role please complete the Bloxham School support staff application form. Applications will be assessed upon receipt, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.

Therefore, an early application is strongly advised.

For further information please visit the Bloxham School website. If you have any queries, please contact the HR Department on 01295 232160 or at recruitment@bloxhamschool.com.

We look forward to receiving your application.

SAFEGUARDING

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media account names/handles, as part of their application.

The safeguarding responsibilities of the post include:

The post holder’s responsibility will include promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/ he comes into contact. The post holder will be required to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Child Protection Policy at all times. If, in the course of carrying out the duties of the post, 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 the School’s Designated Safeguarding Lead.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self- declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.