Creative Arts 2iC

Job Title: Creative Arts 2iC

Grade: MPS/ UPS + TLR 2B

Hours: Full Time                    

Accountable to: Creative Arts Faculty Lead         

We are very pleased to advertise for the position of Creative Arts 2iC at Bishop Justus Church of England School. This vacancy within the Creative Arts Faculty (which includes Media, Film, Art and Design Technology departments) presents a unique opportunity for an experienced Creative Arts Teacher to make an impact on an important area of the national curriculum. The Creative Arts 2iC should be prepared to pursue high academic standards and be able to deliver an excellent education. The successful candidate will lead on the design, delivery of the curricula and can expect to be supported as a practitioner as we work towards delivering a full and balanced curriculum.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Bishop Justus, a large and dynamic Church of England school in the busy suburb of Bromley. Our school vision and ethos are at the centre of what we do, we care about and educate the whole child, combining excellent education with a firm and moral grounding so our learners can give back to their communities.

Our ideal candidate will:

·        Be an excellent Teacher and 2 i/C within the Creative Arts Faculty;

·        Lead on designing and delivering the curriculum across DT;

·        Have a love of the subject and desire and ability to convey this to students;

·        Be enthusiastic, energetic and open to innovation;

·        Possess effective communication skills and be emotionally intelligent;

·        Possess effective ICT skills and be open to new uses of technology in the workplace;

·        Be committed to co-curricular activities including lunch time activities;

·        Be committed to continuing professional learning;

·        Have integrity, optimism and a good sense of humour;

·        Hold a good honours degree along with qualified teacher status;

·        Have some leadership experience;

In return, we offer:

·        A happy community committed to the professional development of all colleagues;

·        A distinctive local context ensuring we place inclusivity at the heart of all we do;

·        A skilled and experienced team of teachers and other professionals;

·        A motivated leadership team leading rapid improvement to the students’ life chances;

·        A school in which the students are enthusiastic, engaging and thoughtful.

We would be pleased to welcome you for an informal visit prior to application.

We are committed to safeguarding the young people in our care and we expect all our staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

As an employee of the Aquinas Church of England Education Trust you are required to have regard to the character of the Trust and its foundation and to undertake not to do anything in any way contrary to the interests of the foundation.