Teacher of Creatives - Art and Photography
Cansfield High School
Ashton in Makerfield, Wigan
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- Quick apply
- Salary:
- MPS /UPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- ASAP
- Apply by:
- 8 September 2024
Job overview
Cansfield High School is looking to appoint a teacher of Creatives. The post will predominantly involve teaching Art and Photography alongside other subjects within the Creative Faculty - i.e. DT.
The subjects in the Faculty include: Photography, Iterative Design Technology and Creative iMedia. We would encourage any interested candidates to contact the school to explore opportunities. The successful candidate will be an inspiring, dynamic teacher with a passion for art and have the vision to develop further in this popular and successful department. Importantly, they should also be able to work collaboratively to achieve the very best for students.
This post is open to experienced and newly qualified teachers and is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and dynamic teacher who will be able to participate fully in the ongoing development of the subject as required in Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.
A creative approach to the teaching and an ability to enthuse others would be highly valued. The successful person will need to demonstrate a clear philosophy for the learning of all children; able to demonstrate proven communication skills; able to offer practical strategies that enable children of all abilities to achieve their full potential. The successful candidate should be able to communicate a deep and genuine interest in finding ways to involve young people in learning.
Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. Should you wish to arrange a tour of the school, please contact Karen Smith, Office Manager, on 01942 727391 or by email at k.smith@cansfield.wigan.sch.uk
Please note that shortlisted candidates will be subject to an internet and social media search in line with our Safeguarding Policy.
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About Cansfield High School
- Cansfield High School
- Old Road, Ashton-in-makerfield, Wigan
- Lancashire
- WN4 9TP
- United Kingdom
Cansfield High School is a co-educational school based in Wigan for students aged 11-16. It is a non-denominational school.
Headteacher
Mrs Nici Daniels
Values and vision
Cansfield High School aims to offer its students a caring environment where positive achievement is valued and where they learn to work within a clear and disciplined framework. It aims to stimulate students’ imagination and to encourage independent learning.
The school aims to help students to develop aesthetic sensitivity. It also wishes to promote self-esteem and respect for others among students so that they become tolerant of people who have different opinions to them.
For a child to reach their full educational achievement, the school believes a high level of school attendance is essential. It has dedicated itself consistently to working towards a goal of 100% attendance for all pupils. The school has also affirmed that it will use every opportunity it can to convey to pupils and their parents or carers the importance of regular and punctual attendance.
Ofsted
“The school has a happy and welcoming atmosphere. Pupils are very polite and behave well. They are proud of their school and look after it. Classrooms and corridors are attractive and help pupils to learn and keep themselves safe. Relationships between pupils and teachers and among pupils are positive. Parents are supportive of the school. They say that their children are well looked after.”
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