Join Ernulf Academy as our Head of Art!

Are you passionate about art and education? Do you have the vision and leadership skills to shape the future of our Art department? Ernulf Academy is looking for a dynamic and inspiring Head of Art to join our team.

Role: Head of Art
Location: Ernulf Academy
Salary: MPS/UPS £31,957 - £50,062 + TLR 2D £5,659
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time (32.5 hours per week)
Pension: Teacher Pension Scheme

About the Role:
As the Head of Art, you will lead and manage the Art department, ensuring scholar progress throughout Key Stages 3 and 4. You will be responsible for planning and teaching engaging lessons, supporting period 6 sessions, and contributing to a safe and supportive environment founded on high expectations and mutual respect.

Key Responsibilities:

• Teach a planned timetable of 38 periods per two-week cycle.
• Plan and deliver engaging and challenging lessons.
• Monitor and assess pupil progress and attainment.
• Communicate regularly with parents about their child's development.
• Organize and participate in motivating trips and events.
• Lead and manage quality assurance processes within the department.
• Act as a role model of professionalism and positivity.

Person Specification:

• Qualified Teacher Status and a good honours degree.
• Evidence of outstanding teaching and personal success in leading a subject area.
• Knowledge of high-quality educational provision and strategies for raising achievement.
• Experience in managing a team and working in diverse school environments.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

What We Offer:

• A knowledge-rich curriculum, built on ‘powerful knowledge’ and a traditional teaching and learning approach inspired by Rosenshine and TLAC.
• Collaborative planning with centralized, shared units of work and resources.
• Disruption-free learning and a warm/strict behaviour system.

Benefits:

• Pension Scheme: Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Employee Support: Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Professional Development: Continued professional development and training opportunities.
• Convenience: Free on-site parking.
• Health Support: Access to AXA’s 24/7 health support line for medical advice.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Salary sacrifice deduction for bicycles and cycling accessories.
• Discounts and Savings: Access to the Blue Light Card and Costco membership.
• Enhanced Family Leave: Paid leave to support our people when they need it the most.
• Optical Care: Financial contribution to optical care for habitual DSE users.
• Life Assurance: Peace of mind for our people and their families.
• Discounted Gym Membership: Available at The Gym Group with 245 locations nationwide.

Why Join Us?
Ernulf Academy is committed to providing an inclusive, aspirational, and academic education for all our scholars. We believe in teaching powerful knowledge and creating a scholarly culture that is warm, disciplined, and joyful. Our values-driven approach ensures impeccable behaviour, allowing teachers to focus on teaching and pupils to focus on learning.

Interested in Applying?
If you are passionate about education, looking for a fresh opportunity, or simply want to make a positive impact, we would love to hear from you. Take a look at the job description and candidate pack to find out more about the role and how to apply. If you want to discuss this role in greater detail or visit the school, please get in touch with Sarah McCormick - sarah.mccormick@astreaernulf.org.

We reserve the right to close this position early if we receive a high volume of candidates, so do not delay, apply today.

Commitment to Safeguarding and EDI:
Ernulf Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks, including references and enhanced DBS checks. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates who are underrepresented in our workforce, including people from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQI+ communities. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to promoting a culture that ensures there are no barriers to the recruitment, development, and progression of disabled staff across the trust. We provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure disabled job applicants have the best opportunity to demonstrate their abilities.

Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to our dynamic and forward-thinking team, apply today and be a part of our mission to create a positive impact!