Head of Art and DT

The Royal School is a small, independent, co-educational day and boarding school for children aged 9 – 18. The school is academically ambitious for all its pupils and the size of the school ensures that every member of staff knows and cares for every pupil. The focus is on the whole child, seeking to develop their talents and sparking their intellectual curiosity. Our Future Ready philosophy for education aims to ensure pupils leave us prepared for life.

It is testament to our staff team and focus on finding the best in everyone that in 2022 The Royal School was shortlisted in the prestigious TES Schools Awards as Best Boarding School of the year and been nominated as a finalist in the Muddy Stilettos Best Schools Award.

The Royal School is part of United Learning, a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life-changing education to children and young people across England. United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check

Teaching and Learning

• Lead by example - model outstanding teaching and learning as full-time Teacher of Fine Art and Photography, this includes teaching up to 30 periods (if applying for a part time 0.8fte role or above, teaching periods will be pro-rated accordingly)
• Lead the Department in pursuit of continuous improvement through innovation, strategic planning, and sharing of best practice.
• Monitor the quality of teaching and learning through regular observations of Department staff, work scrutiny and pupil feedback.
• Challenge teachers who underperform and use coaching strategies to help them improve, working closely with SLT line manager to ensure that correct support is provided.
• Coach and support members of the Department to quality assure skill/knowledge base along with willingness to improve/develop is high.
• Develop members of the team through clear and carefully planned distribution of suitable tasks – for example peer observation, methods for using AfL and other new initiatives. Identify strengths in the team to ensure the embracing of new teaching strategies, and pupils’ learning.
• Promote the use of Digital Learning Technologies to support pupil achievement.
• Ensure the smooth, efficient, supportive and rigorous running of Department policies.

Results

• Track and monitor pupil progress and achievement within the subject area across all Key Stages, using baseline data.
• Lead in taking appropriate action to intervene in pupils’ underachievement, which is likely to include communication with the appropriate Form Tutor/HOS/SLT member and parent/s.
• Promote the use of target-setting and high quality pupil feedback to inform teaching and learning strategies.
• Ensure that teachers support pupil progress.
• Review, analyse and evaluate results throughout the year and for the examination analysis and subject review meetings, sharing the process with the Department so that all are aware of the development points.
• Ensure that reporting on pupil progress follows the School’s policy

Curriculum

• Work collaboratively with the Department for continuous self-improvement of Curricular Schemes of Work.
• Use areas of strength and expertise amongst the team and beyond The Royal to enhance curriculum delivery.
• Lead, with appropriate consultation, on changes in specifications and/or exam board.
• Ensure that pupils are advised on relevant university courses and maintain subject links with relevant industries, careers and higher education.
• Keep abreast of, and communicate to the Department, changes in policies, guidelines and other national initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with requirements for exam entries and arrangements.
• Ensure that written records are kept as appropriate and in accordance with GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
• The school offers GCSEs in Design and Technology and Art (Fine Art), Art (Textiles) and Art (Photography). A Levels offered are Design and Technology: Product Design, Art and Design: Photography and Art and Design: Fine Art.
• As a school we encourage pupils to complete the Arts Award. All of our pupils on the 1 Year GCSE course have lessons in the subject and work towards the Bronze Arts Award

 Co-Curricular

• Working collectively as a team, identifying suitable co-curricular activities that enrich the curriculum and broaden the pupil learning experience.

 Values

• Engage in on-going personal and professional development in order to provide high quality and innovative educational leadership.
• Effectively communicate whole School changes to the team, coaching teachers to develop their understanding and skill base surrounding new learning strategies.
• Create alignment with the School’s values and ethos to ensure Departmental ownership of whole school strategic development.
• Ensure Department compliance with agreed School policies for assessment, recording, contacts with parents etc.
• Promote the School’s ethos of Future Ready and the Best in Everyone.
• Work co-operatively with SLT and all colleagues.
• Uphold the good reputation of the School and of United Learning with pupils, parents and other stakeholders.
• Ensure the principles and practices of the School’s Equal Opportunities Policy are promoted through the curriculum.

Staff and Resources

• Demonstrate and role model constructive leadership behaviours including:
• Providing encouragement, support and assistance to colleagues at all levels.
• Managing the performance of all staff in line with current legislation and United Learning policy and procedure.
• Support staff through coaching and mentoring to be outstanding practitioners.
• Advise SLT on staffing requirements, the deployment of Department staff (including technical support staff) and the timetabling of courses, classes and rooms.
• Ensure effective Department communication, both informally and through regular Departmental meetings.
• Participate in the appointment of Department staff where required.
• Lead the Department in the Performance Management and Professional Development of staff, appraising subject staff as agreed with the SLT.
• Monitor, review and promote subject staff development 
• Advise on financial and resource needs of the subject(s) and manage relevant budgets.
• Ensure that both subject-specific and general requirements of Health and Safety policies are met.

We may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and this job may be withdrawn without notice. Applications will only be considered if submitted online and before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. All Applicants will be required to complete the United Learning online application form and a link is provided on this advert. CVs will not be accepted in place of United Learning’s application form. 

To apply please go to the school's website https://www.royal-school.org/work-with-us