Salary: MPR/UPR plus TLR 2E
We are looking for an experienced Creative Arts practitioner to lead our Creative Arts Department from January 2025.
About the role:
We are currently seeking to appoint a Head of Creative Arts who can demonstrate an infectious passion for teaching and expert subject knowledge with the expertise to effectively manage and motivate a team.
We would be particularly interested to receive applications from Food Preparation and Nutrition teachers.
You should have a strong background in leading a team to develop pupils’ ability in the Creative Arts, across a range of subjects. At Nottingham Girls' Academy we currently deliver; Art & Design, Food Preparation & Nutrition, Graphics, Resistant Materials and Textiles as part of our curriculum.
You will be an exceptional and passionate practitioner who is keen to facilitate the progress of all pupils.
About You:
We are looking for someone who will:
- engage and enthuse our learners through a commitment to consistent and inspirational teaching and learning
- contribute to the further development of a strong and forward-looking team
- be innovative in their techniques to motivate and inspire young people
- build positive relationships with staff, pupils and parents alike.
About us:
The Nottingham Girls’ Academy, part of the Greenwood Academies Trust (GAT), based on the outskirts of Nottingham, provides 11-19 education for over 900 pupils. The Academy, led by the Executive Principal, David Tungate, has a clear vision for the future. Through high standards in teaching and pastoral care, they are determined that pupils are able to achieve great results and leave as confident, compassionate and articulate young women, with the skills to support them through the rest of their lives.
Research has shown that a single sex environment empowers girls to realise their potential and through the dedicated and specialist care on offer, the Academy aims to support this through teaching focused solely upon the needs of girls.
More information can be found here: https://www.nottinghamgirlsacademy.org/
The Trust:
The Academy is part of the Greenwood Academies Trust (GAT) which has a proven track record in school improvement. The Trust provides centralised services and support to enable staff to focus on teaching. Being part of the Trust means that we are able to share specialist best practice and work collaboratively with colleagues in other academies.
If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks, therefore, all posts within the Trust are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
All adults employed by the Trust have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations.
The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.
All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.