Head of Art at Ernulf Academy

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About this Role

JOIN OUR MISSION TO BE ONE OF THE BEST SCHOOLS IN THECOUNTRY!

Ernulf Academy is building a team of exceptional and highlyskilled leaders, committed to driving excellence and continuous improvementacross our school. Last year, we improved outcomes by over 10% across multiplemeasures, and our ambition is to build on this success again this year. Webelieve in disruption-free learning, a warm/strict approach to behaviour, andwe support our staff with a robust behaviour policy.

As Head of Art, you will play a pivotal leadership role inshaping the quality of education, culture and outcomes within the Artdepartment. Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team and widercurriculum colleagues, you will lead on ensuring high standards of teaching,learning, curriculum design and student outcomes across Art.

You will be a highly visible and respected leader, fosteringa scholarly and creative culture grounded in high expectations, strongrelationships and consistent systems. Through data-informed decision-making,ambitious curriculum planning and targeted intervention, you will ensure allscholars are supported to achieve excellence in Art.

This role is ideal for a driven and resilient leader whoupholds the highest professional standards, models Astrea values and iscommitted to securing exceptional outcomes for young people.

This role is suitable for an ambitious and resilientteacher ready to take the next step in their career or an experienced middleleader.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the Art curriculum, ensuring itis ambitious, well-sequenced and drives strong student outcomes
• Line manage, coach and support Art staff,ensuring consistently high-quality teaching and professional development
• Monitor student progress using data,implementing timely interventions to secure achievement for all learners
• Plan and deliver engaging, high-quality teachingacross Key Stages, modelling excellent classroom practice
• Establish a disciplined, disruption-freelearning environment with high expectations for behaviour and attitudes
• Oversee assessment, marking and feedback withinthe department to ensure consistency and impact
• Promote a culture of creativity, scholarship andpride in Art through displays, enrichment and wider opportunities
• Contribute to whole-school improvementpriorities and collaborate effectively with senior leaders and colleagues

Accountable for:

• Lead an ambitious Art curriculum - Ensure a well-sequenced, knowledge-rich curriculum that drives strong outcomes and progress.
• Drive High-quality teaching and learning - Support and challenge staff to deliver consistently excellent lessons with high expectations.
• Secure strong student outcomes - Use data to monitor performance, address gaps and implement targeted interventions.
• Promote a culture of high expectations andcreativity - Create a disciplined, disruption-free environment that celebrates creativity and achievement.

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic time to join TEAM ERNULF onour turnaround journey. We are on a RAPID MISSION to turn ourschool into one of the BEST in the country! When the currentleadership took over, in September 2024, Ernulf had NEVER receivedan Ofsted 'Good' in ANY category. In January 2025, after justone term, Ofsted rated us 'Good' in ALL categories. Then, inthe 2025 summer exams, we improved by over 10% in multiple metrics. If ourrapid improvement and ambition EXCITE you, then join us todisrupt disadvantage by transforming the education of our pupils. We are withinan hour's commute of North London, Norfolk, Grantham and Rugby.

We believe in keeping things simple. Our mantra is: WORKHARD, BE KIND. We don't just want children to attain incredible academicoutcomes; we also want to help them become great people.

WORK HARD

Team Ernulf don't believe in fads. We know the biggestfactor in a child's achievement is how hard they work. That is why wehave sky high expectations. We have simple rules, centraliseddetentions, and we back our teachers - so that our classroomsare disruption-free. We do this to support our children who want to workhard and do well.

A knowledge-rich curriculum, built on 'powerfulknowledge', underpins our teaching and learning principles. We offer atraditional approach to teaching, following evidence-based researchby Rosenshine. Our pedagogy is influenced by Teach Like A Champion(TLAC). Stimulating lessons are delivered by teachers, who we back asthe expert in the room.

BE KIND

Team Ernulf is WWF: warm, welcoming, and friendly. Wepride ourselves on having a family atmosphere. We teach our pupilsempathy and respect and have zero tolerance to bullying. A scholarly approachis at our core, but teaching pupils to be polite, considerate, andcaring is just as important.

Our world-class enrichment programme takeslearning beyond the classroom. In Autumn term 2024 alone, children visitedCambridge University, The British Museum, The National Gallery, RAF Hendon,Kenilworth Castle, and were on Channel 5 and BBC radio!! As well as this, everyweek KS3 children have the opportunity to take part in electives suchas British sign language, clubbercise, building a robotic arm, chess, girlscricket, and many more!

What We Offer:

• A knowledge-rich curriculum, built on 'powerful knowledge' and a traditional teaching and learning approach inspired by Rosenshine and TLAC.
• Collaborative planning with centralised, shared units of work and resources.
• Disruption-free learning and a warm/strict behaviour system, including centralised detentions. We back our teachers!
• Pay above the national scales!
• 8 INSET days per year!
• Whole-class feedback over marking to reduce workload and increase impact!

Benefits:

• Health Support: Access to AXA's 24/7 health support line for medical advice.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Salary sacrifice deduction for bicycles and cycling accessories.
• Discounts and Savings: Access to the Blue Light Card and Costco membership.
• Enhanced Family Leave: Paid leave to support our people when they need it the most.
• Optical Care: Financial contribution to optical care for habitual DSE users.
• Life Assurance: Peace of mind for our people and their families.
• Employee Support: Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Discounted Gym Membership: Available at The Gym Group with 245 locations nationwide.
• Pension Scheme: Access to the Teachers' Pension Scheme.
• Professional Development: Continued professional development and training opportunities.
• Convenience: Free on-site parking.

Interested in Applying?

If you are passionate about education, looking for a freshopportunity, or simply want to make a positive impact, we would love to hearfrom you. Take a look at the job description and candidate pack to find outmore about the role and how to apply. If you want to discuss this role ingreater detail or visit the school please get in touch with Sarah McCormick- sarah.mccormick@astreaernulf.org

Commitmentto Safeguarding and EDI:

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding andpromoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments aresubject to satisfactory background checks, including references and an enhancedDBS check. We value diversity and welcome applications from underrepresentedgroups. As a Disability Confident employer, we provide reasonable adjustmentsthroughout the recruitment process to ensure all candidates can fullydemonstrate their abilities.

In line with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and thestatutory Code of Practice, the Trust requires all public-facing post holdersto demonstrate fluent English. Within a school setting, this applies to allroles that involve direct or indirect interaction with pupils, parents, ormembers of the public.

FlexibleInterview Dates:

We reservethe right to close this vacancy early, so don't miss out on this excitingopportunity. Please note that interview dates are flexible, and the academyreserves the right to interview shortlisted candidates during the applicationwindow.

Ready toMake a Difference?

If you're ready to take the next step in your career andcontribute to our dynamic and forward-thinking team, apply today and be a partof our mission to create a positive impact!