Head of Art - Greenford High School

Closing Date: Sunday 24th November 2024 (midnight)

We will be shortlisting and interviewing as applications are received.

Please apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered.

We are looking for an outstanding leader who is passionate about teaching, encouraging an understanding of the contribution art makes in students' lives. You will be able to inspire and develop the art department, and demonstrate leadership skills, effective communication, organisational abilities and decision making capabilities.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly successful, oversubscribed, mixed, multi-cultural high school in West London.

About Greenford High School: 'Learning to Succeed'

At our core is the belief that every student can succeed, and our aim is for students to fulfil their limitless potential. Leaders and staff work hard to ensure that this ambition is realised for all pupils. Over the last decade we have consistently achieved outcomes that have placed us in the top 5-10% of schools nationally for student progress. We aim for all students to achieve excellent academic results and many gain places at top universities, but we are also a truly comprehensive school which tries to get the best out of every child, whatever their ability or circumstances. We are known for our exceptionally strong relationships between staff and students. We don't select our students, but we do select our staff. Each highly trained staff member is an expert in their subject, here to support, guide and inspire our students to achieve success.

We offer:

As part of the GHS community, you will benefit from our outstanding record of learning, development and promotion opportunities, as well as the high value we place on our staff achieving success in their career.

Our facilities are superb with a university campus style layout, extensive IT facilities, large, expansive playing fields and a purpose-built block for Year 7. We also have one of the largest Post-16 Centres in London with designated study and support areas.

Other benefits include:

• a supportive approach to approving staff leave of absences;
• small class sizes where possible;
• financial assistance for Masters and further degrees;
• a partnership with the Institute of Education and Teach First;
• an outstanding record of staff achieving promotion;
• the opportunity to train and mentor student teachers;
• free on-site car parking spaces and secure bicycle storage;
• free access to on-site sporting facilities and fitness gym;
• plenty of opportunities to teach Post 16;
• a range of health & well-being services including access to the 'Workplace Options' staff support scheme and onsite counselling;
• staff social events;

What our students say about our teaching staff:

• " is one of my favourite teachers and makes History even more enjoyable"
• " helped me understand Geography really well"
• " has the talent to control classes and there is less noise"

Our Staff:

Our school is a highly diverse community, and it is very important to us that the profile of our staff group matches that of our students. We therefore welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates from a wide range of backgrounds.

If you share our vision and want to join a school where your skills as a teaching professional will be recognised and valued, please apply via TES.

Applicants are expected to ensure their applications are written in their own words.

We reserve the right to use an AI checker on any application.

Safeguarding

The school is committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information can be found at: DBS Checking Service Guidance

Start Date: January / April 2025