Teacher of Art & Photography

Job Reference: EDV/2024/WHS/78105

Location: Longtown Road, Cumbria, CA8 1AR

Contract Type: Permanent

Contract Term: Full-Time

Salary: Annually (FTE)MPS/UPS

Closing Date: Midday, 25th Nov 2024

Start Date: 24/02/2025

Positions Available: 1

Interview Date(s): TBC - but as soon as possible

How to apply: https://www.cumbriaeducationtrust.org/careeropportunities/

About this Role

At William Howard School we strive every day to challenge our students and staff to live by our core values of Respect, Responsibility and Resilience.

We have a clear expectation that every student will strive to be the best that they can be in all that they do. This extends to all within the school community and you will find that staff and students work together to achieve the very best outcomes.

The successful candidate will be joining William Howard School as part of Cumbria Education Trust (CET) at an exciting time, as we continue to build on our successes and move forward on our journey.

We are looking for a committed and dynamic class teacher who will;.

• Be an experienced practitioner with experience of SEND
• Have experience of across Year Group planning and teaching
• Be an excellent communicator committed to being part of an effective team within the whole school community
• Set high expectations and have a commitment to challenging learners to achieve well
• Be a passionate, caring and inspirational teacher
• Be self-motivated and reliable
• Be enthusiastic about inter-school collaborative working and committed to Continuous Professional Development
• Be able to lead a non-core subject/s across school.

We can offer:

·         A commitment to your personal and professional development and the opportunity to develop your role

·         Enhanced opportunities for collaborative working as part of a dynamic and highly successful Multi Academy Trust

·         Friendly and enthusiastic children and a supportive team ethos

·         A people first approach, ensuring that you feel part of our community 

·         A commitment to constantly review and improve our family friendly policies and look for new and innovative ways to aid and support our staff in achieving a healthy work/life

      balance 

·         Employee benefits package 

If you have the qualities we require, along with the passion and aspirations to contribute to the success of the School and the MAT, we urge you to hit the "Apply" button.

Please state your curriculum strengths in your personal statement – experience of qualified teaching across a range of age groups would be highly advantageous. 

The Cumbria Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS disclosure and Barred List checks are required for this post. You should not apply if you are on the Children’s Barred List.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, on line searches are carried out on successful candidates.

Contact Details: Mrs Wendy Dixon, PA to Headteacher/Admin Team Leader

Tel: 016977 45700

Email: w.dixon@williamhoward.cumbria.sch.uk