Head of Arts

We are a 11-16 academy based in the market town of Kirkby-in-Ashfield, on the eastern edge of the Erewash Valley which separates Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. We became part of the Outwood Family of Schools in 2022 and are yet to be inspected by Ofsted.

We are a welcoming and supportive academy, with a relentless determination to provide the very best education for every child. We place students at the centre of everything we do, with a focus on creating a culture of success and a positive climate for learning.

We believe that learning should be both enjoyable and enriching. With a holistic view of education, we aim to create a safe and secure learning community that encourages healthy and sustainable lifestyles and empowers students to pursue career pathways they will find stimulating and deeply rewarding.

As we continue to improve and progress, help to take us to the next level.

We work hard to ensure we reduce workload on staff, allowing more time in the classroom to put our vision of students first, raising standards and transforming lives into practice.

 All academies within the Outwood Family have gained the IQM Inclusive Schools Award with 18 having Centre of Excellence status and one holding Flagship status.

Collaborating closely with the Senior Leadership Team, you'll champion our core belief: putting ‘Students First’, Raising Standards and Transforming Lives. Your leadership will be the driving force behind an inspired, motivated team, ensuring an engaging curriculum and raising student attainment levels. 

The department has a strong curriculum that is well-planned and ready to deliver, with the flexibility to allow for the successful candidate to contribute their own creative ideas and style of pedagogy. The department engages in a range of extra curricular activities. 

The school's thriving Arts Department has an excellent reputation for delivering a progressively challenging, stimulating and fun art education throughout the school. As the Head of the Arts Department you will contribute to the strategic direction and development of the department, preparing a plan that will ensure the department continues to be innovative, creative, successful and ambitious, inspiring a love of the subjects in their students. 

You will also lead and manage department staff, promoting excellence in teaching and learning that will help students to develop their potential within Arts. This role will be key to ensuring that they deliver a high quality academic and creative experience to all students within a safe, well-supported, well-resourced and well-looked after environment.

We believe that the students of Outwood Academy Kirkby both deserve and need exceptional staff role models. We are looking for staff who care, who inspire, and who believe in our students' potential. 

To view the full job description please click here.

To view the person specification please click here.

What will we do for you? 

• A competitive salary with pay progression 
• A fantastic pension and additional benefits  
• Flexible family friendly policies from day one 
• Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programme 
• Our Workload Charter with guaranteed CPD every week and much more (for teaching roles)

Further information on employee benefits can be found here.

To find out more about working for Outwood and to read a message from our CEO please click here.

We think you will be impressed by the welcoming and supportive atmosphere at the academy. If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role please contact Jonathan Morgan (Director of Arts) at j.morgan@outwood.com  who will be pleased to tell you more, either by email or telephone, and we would be delighted to welcome you on a visit if you would like to see us in person.

If you share our vision, join our family.

For more information and to apply online, please click the apply button.

Closing date: Midday on 14 October 2024.

Interview date: 17 October 2024.

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Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.