Head of Creatives

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Job Description

• Ixworth High School - Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP31 2HS
• MPR/UPR (£31,650 - £49,083 per annum)
• Full Time
• Permanent
• Reference: 3723
• Required as soon as possible

Ixworth High School is a small, friendly secondary school located in the Suffolk village of Ixworth, it is around 10 minutes from the A14, 15 minutes from Bury St Edmunds, and 30 minutes from Ipswich. We have been oversubscribed in recent years and are a popular school.

We have recently joined Sapientia Educational Trust with the benefits that a successful, knowledgeable and well-resourced trust are able to offer, including CPD and support at all levels.

We believe that success in any subject is down to a strong curriculum and consistent high-quality delivery in the classroom through a thorough knowledge of learning theory. We have a wide-ranging enrichment offer and deliver the full national curriculum in KS3 and a wide range of GCSEs in KS4, including art, photography and 3D design.

The Role:

We are seeking to appoint a Head of Creative subjects at Ixworth High School. Creative subjects include art, photography, drama and music. You will have a personal track record of success teaching GCSE art and photography to pupils with a range of abilities, including those with SEN.

We are looking for someone with either proven leadership responsibilities, or the potential to lead a successful faculty. They will have a passion for art and photography and a clear understanding of how students learn best, with the ability to lead, communicate and implement those strategies across the faculty.

You may be early in their careers but the post is not suitable for ECTs. Teachers with experience as a second or deputy head of art, or late entry teachers with leadership experience in other industries, are encouraged to apply.

How to apply:

Job attachments can be downloaded below:

• Information Sheet (pdf)
• Job Description (pdf)

Completed applications should be made via: Job profile (webitrent.com)

Applications will be considered upon receipt; therefore, early applications are encouraged.

Closing date: 9am, 21 October 2024.

Interview date: 23 October 2024.

Promoted as JOTW (Job of the Week) on Suffolk Jobs Direct.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants must be prepared to undergo a number of checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. The Trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. In accordance with the Department of Education's "Keeping Children Safe in Education", references will be sought on all short-listed candidates before interview.

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