Head of Art

Overview

James Brindley Academy, part of the Think Differently Education Trust (TDET) – ‘Think Differently’ to inspire young people to overcome all barriers and achieve their dreams.

• Monitor delivery of art activities across James Brindley Centres.
• Ensure high standards in classroom practice, organisation and curriculum assessment.
• Implement creative teaching strategies to reduce the impact of educational disadvantage and enable all young people to access learning and make expected progress.

• Qualified teacher with QTS.
• Experience teaching Art at KS3 and KS4.
• Track record as a consistently good practitioner.
• Tenacity, positivity and commitment to supporting the whole child.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance check and any offer of employment is made conditional on this. You will also be required to register and pay for the DBS update service and provide documentary evidence to ensure annual compliance and updates. Written consent for the employer to access this information at any time is also required.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) – speaking fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement.

The Trust undertakes to make any ‘reasonable adjustments’ to a job or workplace to counteract any disadvantages a disabled person may have.

As part of recruitment checks, an online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process; shortlisted candidates will be given the opportunity to discuss any concerns arising from the search at the interview. If shortlisted, you will be contacted within 2–3 weeks of the closing date.

Think Differently Education Trust, James Brindley School, Bell Barn Road, Birmingham, B15 2AF
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