In Debden Park High School “leaders have successfully established a school where high aspirations and excellence are the norm, and where pupils and staff enjoy coming to work…. The buzz, enthusiasm and energy from staff at all levels is palpable” Ofsted January 2017
We are looking to appoint an exceptional professional who will join a highly successful, enthusiastic & talented team & work with us to inspire our students. The role will involve leading our Art & Design Team. Art & Design is a popular subject at KS3 and together with Photography, is also a popular choice at KS4 & KS5.
We have a creative & energetic Art & Design Team which is well resourced & dedicated to developing the full potential of our students. The successful candidate will be someone who is visionary, innovative & committed to moving learning forward in an exciting and active way; someone who is prepared to go ‘beyond outstanding’. The Art & Design Team delivers an exceptional curriculum experience for students through inventive, well planned & resourced schemes that are constantly reflected upon. We are a team & a school that values collaboration between professionals, & through our weekly staff training sessions work creatively together using the most recent evidence-led pedagogy to reflect on & plan an outstanding experience for our students.
Debden Park High School is a heavily oversubscribed Academy that Ofsted judged to be Outstanding in January 2017. We constantly achieve outstanding outcomes for our students & our students are highly successful in Art & Photography at both GCSE & A Level.
We are part of a family of schools within the Kemnal Academies Trust. Every week staff take part in 2 hours of Debden Minds which is a bespoke CPD programme focusing primarily on the development of teaching & learning. We provide exceptional career progression for staff, which leads to our Middle and Senior Leadership teams being composed of many teachers who began their career with us. We lead the Essex hub of the TKAT SCITT.
For further information or to make an appointment please email donna.james@debden-tkat.org or call 02084181202 or to download an application form visit our website
Closing date: Monday 10th February 2025
TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full Safer Recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.
TKAT is committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic for example race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit. This includes applications from individuals wishing to work full time, part-time or on a flexible basis.