Job Description

Salary:

MPS/UPS 31,650 - 49,084 (Actual Salary 18,990 - 29,450.40)

We are seeking a well-qualified, lively, highly motivated Art specialist and innovative thinker to further strengthen the provision in the faculty. This is a part-time role working 0.6 FTE to cover sickness until the 31st December 2025.

This is an exciting opportunity for a well-qualified Teacher of Art. The successful candidate will be expected to play a full part in the academic, pastoral and social life of the school, to act as a personal tutor and to take part in the school's programme of professional development. We offer a fantastic environment for a talented colleague to excel at the cutting edge of Art teaching.

We have a brilliant team of staff and you will be fully supported by an experienced faculty lead and a team of teachers who share a vision of effective teaching and learning founded on collaborative planning, assessment and instruction, and who help each other to continually improve practice. We have an open-door culture and reflective ethos.

You will be able to demonstrate up-to-date knowledge of pedagogy and personalisation strategies and be responsible for maintaining the highest quality of monitoring and evaluating whilst improving the standard of achievement for all students. You will be confident in your abilities to teach effectively at all key stages and a specialism in Art is essential. You will be adept in creating a supportive, encouraging and safe learning environment for students of all diverse backgrounds. The ideal candidate will be passionate about creating an inclusive, supportive and inspiriting learning environment. If you want to make a difference and are committed to improving life chances for children, we would love to meet you and show you around our fantastic school, please contact Christine Simmonite, Headteacher's PA, simmonitec@sghs.org.uk to arrange a visit.

Art at SGHS

Art sits within our CREATE (Computing, Robotics, Engineering, Art, Technology, Enterprise) Faculty. We currently have 6 teaching staff, with Curriculum Leaders for each subject, and a Learning Director with an overview across all subjects in the faculty. Students are bright and enthusiastic and are encouraged to maintain a very high standard of work; while developing the skills and creativity they need to be independent and self-regulated learners, preparing them for examinations and future careers. For more information please download the and Person Specification available on our candidate portal.

How to apply

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Our School

Skipton Girls' High School is a thriving and successful secondary school, with sixth form, based in Skipton. Our school community of 900, includes students from the districts of Craven, Bradford, North Yorkshire, Lancashire and beyond. Students at SGHS are ambitious, kind, articulate and a lot of fun! They are open to new experiences and grab opportunities with both hands. They care about the world we live in and set high standards for living sustainably. Students make friends for life at SGHS and understand that when we support each other, there is no limit to what we can achieve.

Our staff are experts in their field who instil a love of their subject in all students. They place equal value on their own learning, staying at the forefront of their profession, through educational research and academia and are exceptional role models for our students. Our staff are our students' greatest champions, valuing their happiness and future success.

Our setting beautifully reflects our values and ethos, with traditional buildings sitting comfortably beside our state-of-the-art STEM centre. As participants in our laptop scheme, all students at SGHS have ownership of their own device to enhance their learning and increase their digital literacy. Students and staff are inspired by the beautiful grounds that provide fertile ground for learning and space to relax, let off some steam or simply be. We are held up by the success of our history and driven forwards with innovation and tenacity.

At SGHS, we know how our students learn, think and feel and we know how to empower them so that they can continue the SGHS tradition of pioneering, trailblazing young adults, ready to take on the ever-changing world with compassion and excitement.

Why work for Northern Star Academies Trust?

We are a mission-driven Multi-Academy Trust, with an unwavering commitment to nurture learning in a sustainable environment so that our whole community can thrive, aspire and succeed. We offer access to a professional and supportive community of academies, fellow senior leaders, and mentors to help develop and progress your career. We can offer a commitment to your professional development, the opportunity to work in part with colleagues from primary and secondary schools across the MAT and the chance to be a part of something truly special.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 4 months

Pay: 18,990.00-29,450.40 per year

Expected hours: 19.45 per week

Benefits:

Canteen Company pension Cycle to work scheme Health & wellbeing programme Sick pay Store discount
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 02/07/2025
Expected start date: 01/09/2025