Job Details

Hours of work: Full time Working pattern: Full-time teaching hours

Closing date: Midday on Wednesday 12 October 2016 Interview date: Monday 17 October 2016

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:

Ratton School Park Avenue Eastbourne East Sussex BN21 2XR

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

About the Role

We are looking for an imaginative and skilled teacher with aspiration to leadership or who already has experience of leading a department, who is committed to our vision and values and driven by the desire to improve the life chances of young people. The job description and person specification in this pack describe what the post entails and the type of person we are looking for. This is a great opportunity to lead an innovative and successful Art department. Last year 95% of students taking GCSE in Art  achieved a C grade or better with 49% achieving an A or A and 91% of students taking GCSE in Art-Textiles achieved a C grade or better with 37% achieving an A* or A.   All students at Ratton have Art and Art-Textiles lessons as a regular part of their curriculum at Key Stage 3. Art and Art-Textiles are available as option subjects at Key Stage 4.   The Art department comprises five teaching staff working from three dedicated Art rooms and supported by two Art technicians.

You will be joining an ambitious and highly supportive organisation which offers: • An excellent induction programme for teachers joining the school; • A strong commitment to professional development which will improve your leadership skills, develop your understanding of whole school issues and prepare you for the next stage in your career; • Motivated and enthusiastic learners who respond very well to active and engaging teaching and work well independently; • A strong team ethos across the department and whole school.

This is an exciting post with the potential for career development as part of an ambitious and innovative school. You will: • be able to demonstrate/incorporate the school values in all aspects of your work; • be part of the leadership of a very important area of the school and be able to influence whole school developments;  • be able to lead a team that has brought about considerable improvements in student outcomes; • need to be an innovative teacher who is able to teach across KS3 and KS4; • be supported by the Learning Director and Lead Teacher.

If you decide to apply for this post please use the information provided and your own expertise to complete the application form, which can be downloaded from our website, together with your supporting statement (maximum of two sides A4 font 12) and return to the school by the closing date.

If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact Mr Welsh, Learning Director   

Additional Information

Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System. From 6 April 2011 the Home Office has placed a permanent restriction on the number of migrant workers that all Tier 2 (General) Sponsors can recruit. Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits. The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau).