Lead Teacher of DT and Art - England, United Kingdom - Abbeyfield School - TES

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Thank you for your interest in the post of Teacher of DT and Art here at Abbeyfield School .
These positions are designed to secure the next set of middle and senior leaders for Abbeyfield School.

We are looking for the strongest practitioners who would welcome an opportunity to work across the Faculty on a whole school linked project around Teaching and Learning.

The right person will be ambitious for our children and themselves. An unusual and unique development opportunity.

Our Quality First Teaching Charter ensures a focus on high quality teaching and learning supported by an ambitious programme of pedagogical and subject specific CPD.Whilst academic achievement is fundamental, we believe that all staff have a vital role in students' social and personal development.

We, like all schools in the Creative Education Trust, pursue a rigorous and continuous programme of educational improvement.

We also have our annual days of Shakespeare performance which are a visible example of the impact we can have on students' creativity.

We are often the host school for these events to allow students from all trust schools to work in a professional theatre space.

High expectations for behaviour for learning are supported by a strong Head of Year & pastoral team alongside and a behaviour team of non-teaching staff.

There is a strong emphasis on restorative justice and positive behaviour management alongside our praise and consequence systems. 'Pupils behave well. They are polite and courteous'' The school's systems for pastoral care are strong (Ofsted

We value our partnerships with the local community and external agencies, and these are used to good effect in order to support our students and families.

Are you looking to join a school that offers excellent career development opportunities, where you will make a positive difference to young people's lives and future everyday? We have a thriving sixth form and are able to offer opportunities for applicants to teach their subjects at both vocational and academic level.

We are looking for the 'right person' – someone who isn't afraid to come forward with ideas and offer fresh thinking, someone who has energy and wants to be part of an exciting and dynamic team and school.

If your answer is yes to the above, then get your laptops or phone out now and apply today.