Subject Leader of Art

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Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, we do not accept CVs. Please fully complete the on-line application form.

Are you passionate about Art and ready to inspire your colleagues, and our young people?

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Subject Leader of Art to join our thriving team at The Heath School. This is a fantastic opportunity to demonstrate your leadership qualities, motivate students, and contribute to our vibrant school community.

About the Role

As a Subject Leader of Art, you will:

• Oversee and deliver engaging KS3 and KS4 and programmes; ensuring that all students make outstanding progress
• Developing and enhance the teaching practice of others
• Lead your colleagues to create an inclusive and stimulating learning environment
• Provide extra-curricular opportunities linked to your interests and skills
• Provide pastoral care as a form tutor
• Model our values of Kindness, Integrity and Tenacity, and inspire students to Know more; Do more; Be more
• Engage with parents/carers and outside agencies where needed
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of all students About You The ideal candidate will:
• Have our required essential qualifications for teaching Art
• Be able to demonstrate experience of having a positive impact across a subject team
• Have experience of Curriculum Planning
• Demonstrate strong subject knowledge, classroom management, and communication skills, and lead others in the development of these areas
• Have the ability to build positive relationships with staff and other stakeholders
• Be innovative and enthusiastic about teaching and learning
• Be committed to helping every student flourish academically and personally
• Show professionalism and high expectations at all times

Why Join Us?

At The Heath School, staff wellbeing and development are at the heart of what we do. Many colleagues have grown their careers here, and our Principal is a proud former student.

We offer:

• A supportive, collaborative environment within school and across the Trust
• A positive teaching culture with maximum 42/50 lessons per fortnight (reduced for leadership roles)
• Extensive evidence-based training and professional development opportunities
• Non-pay-related performance management
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme • A flexible approach to personal leave requests
• Staff wellbeing support including flu jabs, social events, and even fortnightly cake!

About The Heath School

The Heath is a highly successful, oversubscribed school at the heart of the Runcorn community. We are proud of our strong academic outcomes, which are consistently at or above national averages; and of our wide-ranging extra curricular programme. Our student-centred approach, underpinned by The Heath Standard, ensures all pupils are supported to achieve their aspirations.

Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and references. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.