We are looking for a dynamic and inspirational leader of Art, to join our Creative faculty and deliver an outstanding curriculum in our new state of the art building.
Saracens High School has a family ethos and is committed to supporting staff in this rewarding job, while recognising the stress it puts upon us. With generous teacher loadings, an on-site gym that is free for staff, the opportunity for colleagues to take family days, and access to a staff counsellor, we do all we can to look after our staff.
We have strong ties to the wider Saracens organisation, and we base all we do on the values Discipline, Hard Work, Honesty, and Humility. We focus on character development and making memories, as much as outstanding academic attainment. This year, KS4 progress was in the top 9% nationally, and our contextual value-added will place us signficantly higher.
Our aim is to develop aspirational life-long learners, who will thrive in their chosen career path, embracing our values, and demonstrating a strong moral purpose and a desire to make a positive contribution to society and their local community. (Hear Paul Dix speak about Saracens High School here
The successful candidate will drive the development of the curriculum in all key stages, building on the successes of your predecessor, who is leaving due to relocation. You will be highly organised, knowledgeable in the subject, effective in driving pupils' progress. You will be ambitious to create a strong reputation for your subject area within the school and wider. This is a unique opportunity to shape a curriculum, to ensure that our pupils can attend the best Universities or successfully compete for sought-after apprenticeships.
Saracens High School is a secondary school that opened in September 2018 for Year 7 pupils, growing each year until the school was full in September of this year (1150 pupils). We serve a wonderfully diverse community in the Colindale area of North London, which also has exceptional transport links with the Northern Line (Colindale) and mainline trains (Mill Hill Broadway), and easy access to main commute routes (M1, A1, A41).
Salary : Outer London MPS/UPS + TLR2B
Start date : January 2025
How to apply :
Complete the application form on the TES website. Your supporting statement must include references to the and person specification. In addition, please explain why you are the right person for the role, specifically in relation to Saracens High School.
If you have any questions or would like a general conversation about the role with the Principal, please email the Principal directly: principal@saracenshigh.org
The closing date is 9.00 on Monday 21 October 2024, with interviews taking place on 23 or 24 October.
Saracens Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check.