Second in Faculty - Creative
We are seeking to appoint an inspirational and innovative Second in Faculty to join our successful Creative Faculty. If you are successful, you will work alongside another Second in Faculty and, along with the Head of Faculty, will collectively lead a successful team.
This vacancy is for a Second in Faculty who can lead the Design Technology area. You may already be an experienced Second in Department, looking for a new opportunity, or this could be your first role as an aspiring Middle Leader. Ideally, you should be a multi-skilled practitioner able to teach across one or more of the Design Technology disciplines; Art, Food, Graphics, Photography and Resistant Materials.
We are Single Academy Trust, having converted in September 2012. We were awarded ‘Good’ in our November 2019 inspection and consistently achieve excellent grades at GCSE. We have a strong and committed staff who are proud to work here.
‘The King James’s Way’ sets out the values and commitments which lie at the centre of everything we do. Though we are proud of our academic success, we are equally proud of our inclusive approach and first class, wraparound pastoral care.
At King James’s School we are proud of our inclusive and supportive working environment. As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we are committed to helping you fulfil your potential. With a comprehensive training and development programme, tailored to your needs and the requirements of the school, we will enable you to flourish in your role and perform to the very best of your abilities.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. We ask all applicants to provide us with two references, which will be obtained prior to any interview.We will also carry out online searches for all candidates who are shortlisted for interview as part of our due diligence.
Any successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This post involves direct contact with children and is considered to be a regulated activity. This role is exempt for the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, so most criminal convictions must be disclosed to us.
If you have any questions about the role please call Tracey Brook, PA to the Principal, or email her (staff.tbrook@kingjames.school).
Completed applications should be submitted by 9.00am Monday 20th January 2025.
If you would like to work in a very successful department within a forward-thinking and supportive school, King James’s School could be the place for you!