Teacher of Art/Photography (Maternity Cover)

Job Description

ST HELENA SCHOOL

Teacher of Art/ Photography (Maternity Cover)

Pay Range: Teachers Main/Upper Pay Scale £25,714-£41,604 (M1-U3)

Part-time: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Start date: 1st January 2021

Do you want to be a part of a teaching and learning community?

Can you challenge every child you teach?

Do you want the very best research-informed CPD?

The Role:

We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified and enthusiastic specialist to support the work of the Head of Department in raising the standards of teaching, learning and achievement in the Art and Photography department.

Do you believe that there are no limits to student achievement? If so, why not consider joining one of the most improved schools in Essex.

We are looking for you if you have:

● Qualified Teacher Status (Suitable for NQTs)

● Ability to teach lessons that challenge all students in Art and Photography

● A passion for teaching and making a real difference to young people

● Commitment to safeguarding and child protection.

If you are a dynamic teacher who would like to work in a supportive and collaborative environment and you feel that you have the enthusiasm and commitment required to join our school, please apply.

(The full details can be found in the attached Job Outlines and Role Specifications

Why work for The Sigma Trust, St Helena School?

We Can Offer You:

• A Competitive Salary

• St Helena School has a research-informed CPD training programme that allows our staff to flourish and in addition a bespoke programme for NQTs. Our St Helena School Research Internships give colleagues the opportunity to research a school priority and to work with students and staff to further improve outcomes. Our staff access the full suite of NPQ leadership courses and qualifications at the appropriate stage in their careers. Weekly Teaching and Learning briefings and our half-termly Teaching and Learning Community breakfasts make sure that we are always talking about what matters most!

• In addition to internal CPD at St Helena, staff have the opportunity to work with colleagues across the Sigma Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships. Excellent support is provided by the Sigma Trust through Strategic Leads in each Faculty.

• Opportunities are available to teach at Key Stage 5 at a partner school. Our annual Sigma INSET day is an opportunity to hear from national speakers and share great practice across our family of schools.

• Employee Benefits: Employee Assistance Programme, Pension Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership at selected local gyms

Additional Information:

For additional information about our school, please visit The Sigma Trust website https://www.sigmatrust.org.uk/our-academies/st-helena-school/

To Apply:

To apply for this post, please complete an application form, available from The Sigma Trust/this website and return it to recruitment@sigmatrust.org.uk quoting reference 436. Please read the Notes for Applicants document attached.

Please note that CVs cannot be accepted, you need to complete the attached Sigma Trust Application form

Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 1st November 2020

The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.

Information about the School

St Helena School, part of the Sigma Trust, is a highly-regarded 11-16 co-educational Academy, recognised as Good by Ofsted in 2014 and now on a journey to Outstanding. Located on 17 acres in historic Colchester, the school has a fine blend of traditional and modern facilities and opened a £2.5m new Science block in 2015, and a £2.5m all weather pitch facility in February 2016.

On 1 September 2016, the school joined The Sigma Trust, a partnership of schools with The Stanway School, The Thomas Lord Audley School, Clacton County High School, Monkwick Junior School and Monkwick Infants School and Nursery. Working in collaboration with all the schools within The Sigma Trust, St Helena has developed and enhanced its development of outstanding professional practice.

Safeguarding The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.