King Solomon Academy
Head of All-through Art with Design Technology
Location: Marylebone, London
Salary: Ark Mainscale or Upper Pay Spine (32,960 - £52,976) + Teaching and Learning responsibility 2b £4,784)
Working hours: Full-time
Contract: Permanent
Start date: September 2023 (flexible start date)
Closing date: Wednesday 10th May 2023 at 9am
A great opportunity to be part of an outstanding academy, which seeks to redefine what is possible for a school serving an inner-city community.
About the role:
Art and Design is a vital part of academy life, with an all-through Art and Design curriculum guiding our pupils towards mastery in the subject across both our primary and secondary schools.
This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious and high-performing teacher and leader who is committed to pushing themselves further and achieving amazing things with and for their pupils. We believe in high expectations and a sense of collaborative and positive enthusiasm which brings out the best in our team.
Through weekly coaching and time allocated to professional development we can help our teachers and leaders excel in creating a successful environment for our pupils.
Our pupils enjoy learning these skills from our nursery through to Secondary. Our outcomes at GCSE are good, but we know there is more to develop in our curriculum further to genuinely develop great artists throughout the school.
Our ideal candidate will have:
- Experience of leading, coaching and managing staff
- Experience of raising attainment in a leadership role in a challenging school
- Evidence of continually improving the teaching and learning
- Evidence of leading and/or teaching KS5 is desirable
View the full job description and person specification here.
About our school:
King Solomon Academy has consistently been one of the highest performing non-selective schools in the country. We are rare in that it is a genuine all-through school. Our pupils join at 2,3 and 4 years old and stay with us until they are 18.
By joining our school, you play a part in showing what is possible when children’s education is seen as a long-term commitment. We are growing a team of exceptionally committed staff who value each and every year of a child’s education equally. If you too are motivated to redress educational disadvantage in the UK, King Solomon Academy is beginning to show what is possible and you could be part of the team defining the future of education in our country.
We aim to transform the lives of our pupils.Our mission is to provide a rigorous education that prepares our pupils for success at university and beyond, irrespective of their starting point. Our teachers and leaders do whatever it takes to make this a reality
How to apply:
Please click the apply button below and submit your application. Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this advert may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. Early application is advised.
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, we would be delighted to hear from you. To arrange a visit, an informal chat or for any queries, please contact our HR Officer, Salma Ali on ksa.hr@kingsolomonacademy.org.
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