Total 3 art design entertainment job vacancies in woking gu23 7lj

Please see the job description and the person specification documents attached within this job advert.

What skills and experience we're looking for

“Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.” - Edgar Degas

Laurus Ryecrcoftare currently looking for a dedicated Teacher of Art who can contribute to our commitment to providing exceptional teaching and learning experiences. We are searching for an individual who possesses a genuine enthusiasm for teaching Art , both within the classroom and beyond. This post is suitable for both experienced teachers or newly qualified teachers. Experience of teaching Photography and Experience of teaching KS5/A-Level Art would be an advantage.

If you would like to join our Laurus family in a rewarding role that changes the lives of our students by empowering them to become the best that they can be then we would love to hear from you.

Closing Date: Friday 4th October at 9am

We reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date.

What the school offers its staff

Laurus Ryecroft is an oversubscribed secondary school for 11 to 18-year-old students in Tameside. In our very first Ofsted inspection in January 2023, Laurus Ryecroft was judged Outstanding in every category.

'Students at the school respond extremely well to the exceedingly high expectations that leaders have set for them. Their behaviour is impeccable and they achieve highly.' – Ofsted, 2023

The school is run by the Laurus Trust and replicates the outstanding education offered by the Trust’s founder school, Cheadle Hulme High School (CHHS), based in Stockport. CHHS is a hugely oversubscribed school and has been named as one of the UK’s top-performing schools in The Sunday Times, ranking as the 15th non-denominational comprehensive school in Manchester and the North West in the annual Parent Power Survey for 2022.

Laurus Ryecroft is a non-selective, non-denominational free school. It opened in September 2018 and we moved into our new school building with access to state-of-the-art facilities in 2020. We now have students in years 7 – 12. With the sixth form opening in September 2023. We currently have a total of 1070 students on roll.

Laurus Ryecroft is a vibrant, warm and exciting place to work and learn in. We are proud to be ‘Unashamedly Academic’ and have the highest aspirations for all of our students. Our Cornerstones – Academic Aspiration; Culture Creativity and Rhetoric; Leadership and Service; Competition and Physical Endeavour – detail how we develop and prepare our students to acquire the knowledge and develop the qualities which will open the door to the future of their choice.

In 2023, 73% of our students achieved grades 9-4 in English and Maths and over half gained a 5 or above in English and Maths. We are very proud of the achievements of our founding cohort. We are a true learning community and value the acquisition of knowledge and believe it to be truly empowering. Our teachers are passionate about their subject and the students they teach. We pride ourselves on the quality of our learning environment and on the relationships within school. Our state-of-the-art facilities are valued and respected by all members of our school community. Laurus Ryecroft is a place of mutual respect. Our students display excellent behaviour for learning and a true thirst for knowledge.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Laurus Trust is an inclusive Equal Employment Opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We welcome and encourage applications from all individuals regardless of individual background or circumstance. As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we strongly encourage applications from all persons with a known disability, and we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants, that meet the minimum criteria for a role, will be offered an interview and given the opportunity to demonstrate their skills.

Position: Design and Technology Teacher (Resistance Materials Specialist)

Location: Woking

Salary: MPS

About the role:

Step teachers are working with a dynamic is a dynamic and forward-thinking school that are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Design and Technology Teacher with expertise in resistance materials (for experienced applicants) to join their dedicated faculty. The successful Design and Technology Teacher will be responsible for delivering engaging and challenging lessons that inspire students.

The school welcomes applications from:

Experienced Teachers

Graduates looking to attain their QTS.

ECTs

Key Responsibilities:

• Create hands-on learning experiences and projects that allow students to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world design challenges.
• Provide instruction and guidance on the use of tools, machinery, and equipment commonly used in design and technology workshops.
• Foster a safe and inclusive classroom environment where students feel empowered to experiment, innovate, and collaborate.
• Assess student progress through a variety of methods, including project-based assessments, practical demonstrations, and written assignments.
• Collaborate with colleagues to integrate design and technology concepts across the curriculum and support interdisciplinary learning opportunities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in design and technology, Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in resistance materials (for experienced teachers) and their applications in design and technology.
• As a Design and Technology Teacher, you should have strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and motivate students of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and a willingness to contribute to the school community beyond the classroom.

Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, and Devon. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Enfield, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.

Step Teachers are an agency listed as an approved supplier on the Crown Commercial Service and is proud to be REC audited. This ensures we are carrying out comprehensive checks in line with the REC Code of Professional Practice and are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Upon registration, candidates will be subject to a variety of checks including an enhanced DBS check, full references including your most recent employer, and verification of eligibility to work in the UK.

Weekly pay is processed through PAYE. We offer high street, travel, gym membership and many other exclusive discounts, along with physical and emotional well-being services as standard with our pay portal.

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