Head of Art

The Brakenhale School; Easthampstead; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Generous pension scheme

Cycle to work

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

The Brakenhale School is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Head of Department for Art to lead our Art provision and contribute to the school's continued success. You will work with staff to develop an ambitious curriculum, enhance teaching and learning, and create a culture where pupils are motivated to excel.

In this leadership role, you will shape the strategic direction of the department, support colleagues, and foster high expectations and continuous improvement, ensuring an engaging

Qualifications

• Must have Good Honours degree and QTS.
• Experience as a subject Head of Department.
• Understanding of KS4 and KS5 exam board specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Art department with a clear curriculum plan and ambitious standards.
• Collaborate with staff to develop teaching and learning and CPD programmes.
• Support staff wellbeing and professional growth and monitor progress.
• Contribute to school wide improvement through strategic leadership and schemes of work.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum development

Staff development

Strategic planning

Collaboration

Education

Honours degree

QTS

Job description

Are you passionate about your subject and committed to helping both pupils and colleagues reach their full potential?

At The Brakenhale School, we are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Head of Department to lead our Art provision and contribute to the continued success of our school.

In this rewarding leadership role, you will work closely with staff to develop an ambitious curriculum, enhance teaching and learning, and create a culture where pupils are motivated to excel and achieve their very best.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced teacher and leader to shape the strategic direction of the department, support and develop colleagues, and foster a culture of high expectations and continuous improvement.

As Head of Department, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring an engaging and ambitious curriculum is delivered effectively, enabling every pupil to achieve its full potential. You will work closely with senior leaders and colleagues across the school to raise standards, share best practice and contribute to the wider success of the school.

Main duties of the role include:

• Demonstrating a passion for education and a desire to improve the life chances of our students
• To assist the Deputy and Assistant Headteachers in the development of teaching and learning by contributing to the staff development, induction, ECT and ITT programmes within the department.
• To support staff to make progress on the schools teaching and learning programme
• To work with the SLT on the development of consistently good pedagogy across the department
• To contribute significantly in the development of schemes of work within the department
• To model best practice in ensuring that lessons are appropriately scaffolded so that all students can make rapid progress.

We are looking for an individual who:

• Good Hons degree and QTS
• Willingness to undertake further CPD
• Able to establish good working relationships with a wide range of people
• Experience as a subject Head of willing to learn and develop
• An understanding of exam board specification at Key stage 4 and 5
• Have the ability and desire to make a significant contribution to the school as a whole

About The Brakenhale School

Our school is driven by our three values: Aim High, Be Kind and Take Responsibility. These values permeate everything that we do and, as a result, they enable us to help fulfil our vision whereby we prepare our students for their individual successes and future careers. Each and every one of us has a role to play in ensuring that our students get the very best. We are an 11 to 18 school situated on the southern side of Bracknell town centre. Our commitment to high standards and outstanding teaching has led us to become the school of choice for families in Bracknell Forest.

Why Join Greenshaw Learning Trust?

At Greenshaw Learning Trust, collaboration sits at the heart of everything we do. As part of our family of schools, you'll benefit from shared expertise, high-quality professional development and opportunities to grow your career across the Trust.

We offer our staff:

• Professional development and career progression
• Generous pension scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym discounts
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Being part of a supportive and ambitious organisation

If you share our commitment to helping every child thrive, we would be delighted to hear from you.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 27th September. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.