Great Torrington School
Location
Devon | United Kingdom
Job description
Subject Lead of Art and Design and Technology
(Applications would be welcome from ambitious and outstanding teachers of art)
Full time
Required to start September 2024
TLR2b £5352
This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a flourishing and supportive school. Recently rated by Ofsted as Good (in July 2022), GTS has celebrated its best ever GCSE results, bucking national trends in terms of overall performance and closing the PP and gender gaps.
GTS is a growing school, which has benefitted from a further £1.5 million investment in its buildings. GTS sits in the heart of the beautiful Devon countryside with easy access to the many stunning beaches of north Devon and north Cornwall. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to, not only relocate to a beautiful part of the country, but to develop their career in an environment where CPD and personal growth are valued.
We are seeking to appoint an inspirational Teacher of Art to join this successful department. You will also lead Design and Technology: experience of Design and Technology would be advantageous. The successful candidate will have the capacity to raise attainment in both Art and Design and Technology through motivating and inspiring pupils and will contribute to a culture of high expectations and innovation within the school. You must have excellent communication skills, tremendous drive and great enthusiasm for teaching and learning, as well as the ability to be part of the GTS family.
We offer:
· A full-time contract in a high achieving and supportive Art and Design and Technology department
· Teaching Key Stages 3 – 4
· Friendly, supportive, and professional colleagues
· Excellent CPD training including a comprehensive induction programme
· Own laptop
You will have/will be:
· A passionate and highly motivated teacher
· The ability to inspire high achievement in all young people
· Presence, dynamism, approachability, and a good sense of humour
· A proven track record of successful outcomes for pupils through own teaching experience
· A committed and motivated team worker willing to go above and beyond expectations.
Closing date: Thursday 21st March 2024 at 9am
Interviews: TBC
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Please download an application pack and application form from the school website. Alternatively, contact the Headteacher’s PA, Jo Pateman, by phone on Ext 230 or e-mail for a pack.
Great Torrington School is a successful and popular 11-16 school. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure Criminal Record Check. We are an equal opportunities employer. A copy of our safeguarding policy can be found here 5-safeguarding-policy-2023.pdf (primarysite-prod-sorted.s3.amazonaws.com)
GTS Academy Trust, known as Great Torrington School. A company limited by guarantee,
registered in England and Wales, number 7698197. An exempt charity.
Registered Office: Great Torrington School, Calvesford Road, Great Torrington, Devon, EX38 7DJ
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