Job Description
Head of Faculty- Creative Arts
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Contract term: Permanent
Start date: September 2023
Contract type: Full Time
Salary: GBP £29,344 - £44,919 + TLR1c £8706
We are seeking to appoint an inspirational leader to lead our fantastic Creative Arts Faculty. Our Creative Arts Team are a group of hardworking & innovative teachers that are motivated to continuously improve their teaching practice. The Creative Arts Faculty is made up of Art, Music, Drama & Photography; with all subjects being popular across all key stages. We have an ‘outstanding’ sixth form; with a curriculum that includes our Creative Arts subjects. We are a school that prides itself on keeping up to date with educational research & ensuring that our learners are equipped for the modern age; our Digital learning strategy is a testament to this. We are passionate about sharing good practice, learning from one another & striving to make our classrooms an environment where every student can learn & progress.
The school was inspected by Ofsted in September 2022 and to quote the Lead Inspector ‘This is a very good school with an outstanding Sixth Form’.
“Leaders have designed the curriculum well. They have ambitious aims for what pupils should know to be ready for their next stage.”
“Leaders prioritise reading. They ensure pupils who struggle with reading get all the help they need. Leaders successfully promote a love of reading in the school. They make sure pupils build up their vocabulary to support their literacy. This helps pupils build their knowledge as they learn the content of the curriculum. “
“The quality of education in the Sixth Form is especially strong. Teachers use their subject knowledge expertly to check on learning…Pupils are polite and friendly. They praise the culture of respect in the school”
Ofsted, September 2022
The successful candidate will:
- Have a passion for Creative Arts subjects & a drive to ensure that all students engage in a broad and balanced curriculum.
- Have knowledge of what makes a successful team & skillset to motivate teachers to continually improve & enhance their curriculum.
- Be pasionate about students having access to excellent creative provision, both inside & outside of timetabled lessons.
This is a brilliant opportunity to work in a school with an excellent creative arts team. The candidate will teach one of the creative arts subjects: Art (prefered), Photography, Music or Drama.
If you are looking to work in a great school with a clear team ethos, a collaborative approach to teaching & learning plus fantastic facilities; then Roding Valley could be the place for you.
We can offer:
● A team of highly skilled specialists.
● Opportunities for continual professional development, including opportunities to ‘act up’ into senior roles & apply to be on our Extended Leadership Team
● Be part of a team of talented, subject specialist, middle & senior middle leaders
● Opportunities to work collaboratively with Trust schools (CLP)
● A friendly and supportive working environment.
● A comprehensive induction programme and an innovative Continuous Professional Development programme; including two coaching cycles.
● Bike to work Scheme.
● Freshly made food on-site delivered through our excellent canteen facilities.
"RVHS is a great place to work as it combines the freedom to be creative in your teaching alongside the support which ensures you are best able to do your job."
RVHS is keen to embrace an approach that is centred on teaching and learning and academic attainment for our students. RVHS is an 11-18 school in Essex, that enjoys a good reputation in the local area and benefits from excellent transport links, including being adjacent to Loughton tube station (Central Line).
For further information see the website www.rodingvalley.net
Informal discussions with the Head Teacher, Mrs S Jenner, are welcome, please contact her on recruitment@rodingvalley.net to arrange.
Closing date: Noon on 15th March 2023
Interviews will take place on: 20th - 21st March 2023
The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed within its schools to:
- Safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety, and the spiritual and cultural development of children and young people;
- Promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued;
- The fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefsand expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment.
As a trust, we welcome applications from colleagues from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from colleagues from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds and people that identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender plus (LGBT+) as these groups are currently underrepresented in our trust.
In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on an application form, CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is an equal opportunities employer.