Teacher of Art & Craft with Photography

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Pensby High School is an 11-16 co-educational and non-selective secondary school, situated on the Wirral, in a highly selective local authority. We are currently looking to employ a Teacher of Art & Craft with Photography to join our successful Art, Photography and Design Technology department. We are committed to placing the development of teachers and therefore pupils¿ learning at the forefront of what we do. As a result, pupil outcomes are high when compared to national figures, but particularly strong when compared to similar schools. The school is oversubscribed in every year and staff turnover is low.

In addition, all staff have access to Benenden Health care, family friendly working policy and opportunities for personal development to support individuals in their role and career.

The area contributes to the schools overall success, gaining strong results in terms of attainment and progress above national norms. This is as a result of consistently good teaching, staff working to support each other and develop the day-to-day experience for pupils. Both Art and Photography are well resourced, with for example a full class set of up to date cameras to support learning and expressive subjects are woven into the curriculum experience for all pupils.

The core function of the post is to teach Art & Craft and Photography, with the possibility of additional opportunities in the wider creative curriculum. The ability to teach at key stage 3 and 4 are essential for this post. New appointments are supported by a tailored coaching programme and all staff contribute to a collegiate coaching programme.

The successful candidates will be expected to:
Teach, you will have the opportunity to teach all aspects of Art and Photography across key stage 3 and 4
Support the wider creative curriculum at KS3
Display and promote excellence in teaching and learning
Inspire pupils
Have a commitment to raising achievement

Pensby High 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 for this post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and an enhanced criminal record check.

All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of sex, race or disability.

An application form and further information is available from the school website, https://www.pensbyhighschool.org/ or https://www.wirral.gov.uk/ Please return completed application forms with a supporting letter on no more than two sides of A4 to Mr K Flanagan, Headteacher at the above address or emailed to https://schooloffice@psf.wirral.sch.uk

If you do not hear from us within 6 weeks you have not been shortlisted for interview. Unfortunately, there is no scope for individual feedback at this stage.
Please note we do not accept C.Vs or approaches from Recruitment Agencies.