You will be joining a supportive team in a growing school, teaching across the age and attainment range at both Key Stage 3 and 4 in an environment where students are well behaved and keen to do well. At Key Stage 3, year 7 students study one period of Art per week and year 8 and 9 students study two. The breadth of the curriculum includes painting, drawing, textiles, clay and photography.

Art is a popular choice for our students at GCSE with a total of 5 Art groups each in years 10 and 11 and results are consistently strong. We currently offer Fine Art, Art and Design and Photography at GCSE. An ability to teach KS3 textiles and Photography to GCSE would be an advantage.

At RMS, we are looking for a teacher who:

• Has excellent subject knowledge and strong teaching skills
• Is able to build positive relationships with all learners and is committed to raising attainment of all students
• Will work collaboratively within the Art team
• Is willing to commit to extracurricular activities that add value to the school and local community
• Is able to respond positively and creatively to the changing expectations of the subject

In return, we can offer:

• Excellent support and fantastic opportunities for continued professional development
• High priority given to staff and student wellbeing
• A dedicated and hardworking team who place students at the heart of everything
• Supportive families who value education and great students who want to learn
• A well-resourced curriculum area supported by a Technician
• A broad, exciting and personalised curriculum with a focus on collaborative planning
• A full programme of trips and visits, giving you the chance to share in making positive memories with students
• Consistently excellent student attainment and progress

We pride ourselves on our ethos and culture which promotes positive relationships and behaviour. In our most recent Ofsted report (Nov 2022), inspectors observed that ‘“Lessons are calm and purposeful and led by knowledgeable, passionate teachers. Pupils show dedication to learning and pay close attention to their teacher’s instruction”’.

We have high expectations of all our students and are committed to the personal and professional development of our staff. Our flagship CPD programme includes courses suitable for professional development at all career stages including preparation for middle and senior leadership.

Robert May’s School, which dates from 1694, is a high attaining and oversubscribed 11-16 Single Academy Trust school with a distinctive ethos based on the charitable principles of our founder.

We would welcome the opportunity for an informal chat or visit. Please contact Lisa Shackleton, HR Manager for further information.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date should a suitable candidate be identified.

An online search will be conducted for all shortlisted candidates to identify any past or current incidents or issues that might affect your suitability to work with children and undertake this role. This is in line with guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Robert May’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant pre-employment checks.