Commencing January 2025
This is an exciting opportunity for an inspirational, innovative and dynamic teacher of Art and Design. We are seeking a well-qualified, enthusiastic and able graduate to teach art and design throughout the senior School covering maternity leave.
The successful applicant will have the opportunity to teach Art and Design to students from Year 7 up to and including GCSE Art.
The successful candidate will share our passion for developing the work of the department and sharing good practice. They will also play an active role in the extensive and varied co-curricular programme at the School.
You will be
* an inspirational teacher of art and design, who believes in high aspirations for all students
* passionate about innovative learning and teaching
* a dynamic, forward-thinking individual
* committed to student success
* highly organised
* enthusiastic
In return we can offer you:
* a positive and innovative learning culture supported by students, staff, parents and governors
* a collaborative and supportive attitude amongst staff which promotes a sense of teamwork and unity
* a Senior Leadership team who is committed to promoting the best environment and outcomes for staff and students
* an excellent CPD Programme
* membership of the Teacher’s Pension Scheme
Derby High School is an independent day school and we currently educate over 690 students between the ages of 3 to 18, in our purpose-built buildings in the leafy suburb of Littleover in Derby. Our Primary School (a member of IAPS) teaches both boys and girls, whilst our Senior School became co-educational in September 2019 with boys joining Years 7 and 12. In September 2022 we became fully coeducational throughout the school.
Our small class sizes enable each child to progress at their own speed, with the support and challenge of exceptionally well qualified teachers. Each lunchtime and after school, we offer a wide variety of clubs and activities and we encourage all our pupils to try something new each term, as well as continue to develop skills in areas they have grown to love. Our many and varied trips and residential experiences ensure each child is encouraged to expand their boundaries within a safe and secure environment. We take pride in our excellent pastoral care throughout all stages in the school, with pupils feeling confident they are listened to and looked after. Our academic record is particularly strong, regularly placing Derby High significantly ahead of all Derbyshire schools for both A level and GCSE results.
Our pupils are drawn from diverse backgrounds and the school population is multi-ethnic, reflecting the cultural diversity of Derby. Our strong Christian ethos ensures a warm welcome and a friendly atmosphere. The site and the buildings are attractive and well-maintained. Recent developments include a purpose-built Infant and Nursery facility, refurbished Physics and Biology labs, significant investment in the dining and kitchen facilities and enhanced technical equipment for school productions.
Application Procedure
Derby High School is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds.
Early applications are encouraged as we may close recruitment early if we receive sufficient suitably qualified applications.
Applicants are asked to complete the schools application form and submit along with a supporting letter. Application forms are available from the School’s website - Key Information - Derby High School
The school has rigorous safeguarding and child protection procedures in place and applicants will be required to undertake child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
Please email applications to:-
Emma Prince
eprince@derbyhigh.derby.sch.uk
Closing date: 12 noon, 15th November 2024
We look forward to receiving your application.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Benefits:
* Canteen
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 15/11/2024
Expected start date: 06/01/2025
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