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Job Summary

Job Type
Teacher
Subject
Art / Photography / Art History
Contract Type
Full Time
Contract Term
Temporary
Start Date
January 2020
Salary
MPS/UPS as appropriate
This job is open to NQTs
Closing Date
24-Oct-2019

Teacher of Art (plus KS3 Design and Technology)

Springwood High School

Norfolk

Springwood High School are looking to employ a teacher of Art as maternity cover, on a temporary basis from January 2020. There will also be an element of Design and Technology teaching in this role at Key Stage 3. We are searching for an inspiring and motivating candidate who will be a member of two vibrant departments. We warmly look forward to receiving your application and have provided lots of information regarding both departments on the job description attached to this advert. If you need any further information please contact us, by e-mailing recruitment@westnorfolkacademiestrust.co.uk

Please see additional documents for full details and a Person Specification.

Springwood High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This includes obtaining references and ensures compliance with the DBS process.

 

How to Apply

To apply please complete an application form (all 3 parts - must be completed - please see the application guidance for more information) and return it along with a covering letter to the HR Department at Springwood High School, Queensway, King's Lynn, PE30 4AW or email to recruitment@westnorfolkacademiestrust.co.uk.

Although our closing date is 24th October, we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier if a viable field is met prior to the published closing date. Please send your application to be received asap as interviews will be held as soon as we have a viable field. 

Closing Date for Applications: 24-Oct-2019

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Employer Information

Employer Type
Secondary schools
Headteacher
Andrew Johnson
LEA/Region
Norfolk
NoR
1727
Age Range
11-18
Address
Queensway
Gaywood, Kings Lynn
Norfolk
Postcode
PE30 4AW
Telephone
01553 773393
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Employer Details

Springwood High School

A Specialist Performing Arts School

Springwood High School, part of West Norfolk Academies Trust

With more than a hundred years of history, Springwood provides an education for boys and girls aged between eleven and eighteen in King's Lynn.

Springwood High School is a comprehensive school with Specialist Performing Arts Status and a long history of providing an excellent education to pupils in West Norfolk.

Springwood High School is part of West Norfolk Academies Trust, dedicated to ensuring that every student gains the best qualifications possible. We believe that excellent academic qualifications provide each student with the best life chances and opportunities to ensure a successful and fulfilled future. In the last two years the percentage of students gaining 5 higher grades including English and Maths has risen significantly.

We have a high expectation of both our teachers and our students. We set challenging targets for all and support each other to achieve them. We work hard to monitor accurately the progress of students, celebrate academic success and intervene where necessary.

A positive attitude to learning is an essential aspect of academic success. Our teachers regularly assess how engaged each learner is in their studies using an attitude to learning score. We celebrate students who have a good attitude to their studies and actively encourage those who need to improve in this area.

We offer a wide range of opportunities, both within and beyond the classroom - it is vital that every student participates in other areas of school life. Springwood expects every student to take part in other aspects of our offer to them including;

  • Competitive Sport
  • Dance Performances
  • Duke of Edinburgh Award
  • Drama Performances
  • House Competitions
  • Music Performances
  • Lunchtime clubs
  • Numerous foreign visits and exchanges

To view our latest OFSTED report please visit http://www.springwoodhighschool.co.uk