Head of Art

Rivington & Blackrod High School

Head of Art

Salary: Main Pay Scale (T1-T9)

Allowance: TLR 1D £9272

Full Time – Permanent Post

Required September 2024

We wish to appoint a Head of Department who is committed to ensuring student enjoyment and progress in our Art department. We are looking for an ambitious, inspirational, enthusiastic leader who is passionate about their subject.  This is a fantastic opportunity to join an ambitious and forward thinking school, which puts students at the centre of all we do.

The school has strong links with the local community with a heritage of over 450 years and is successful and popular with parents. You will be joining a Staff Team that is committed, welcoming, supportive and friendly. We are an ambitious community committed to young people and supporting them on their journey to achieve their dreams and ambitions.

We strive to meet the needs of every learner; drive them, motivate them and support them to achieve. We celebrate all success and truly believe that every student matters and that it is our job as educators to ensure they know and feel that they matter.

Rivington & Blackrod is part of the Leverhulme Academy Trust and we believe that nurturing and supporting staff in team work and collaboration is essential if we are to provide the highest standard of education for all students within the Trust.

A full information pack which includes the job description and person specification is on the Trust website .

To apply, please click on the link, and register for an account to complete our online application form: www.leverhulmeacademytrust.org/Vacancies/

Closing date: Midnight on  Monday 13 th May 2024

The trust is committed to safer recruitment and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service clearance. 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 Trust is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from as diverse a group as possible.

Job Description and Person Specification.docx