Subject Leader of Art

About The Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for an aspiring leader to develop their career with the support of excellent leadership and strong school culture at Ark Evelyn Grace Academy. The role is ideally suited for an exceptional practitioner who is committed to inspiring the next generation of young people in fulfilling their aspirations, especially those who want to pursue a career in the field of Art.

The role of subject leader is critical to the continuing progress of the academy. It is essential to how we will achieve the highest standard of learning and teaching in every classroom. Subject leaders are exemplary classroom practitioners who secure student outcomes for all and are able to teach students across key stages. They are aligned to the school mission of empowering our students to be the voice of their future and demonstrate the values of The Culture Compass.

As part of the Art division of the Performance faculty, the subject leader will take a leading role in:

• Developing the curriculum, including extracurricular activities.
• Developing assessment and analysing data
• Developing classroom practice and provision within the faculty.
• Developing other practitioners

Key Responsibilities

• To motivate and inspire students
• To secure strong outcomes for students.
• To develop and support effecting planning for schemes of learning.
• To develop and improve the practice of teachers in the Art Department
• To understand exam specifications and implement them to a high standard
• To provide high quality, diagnostic feedback to students that enables rapid improvement
• To deliver the requirements of the national curriculum.
• To nurture and showcase artistic talent in the school through exhibitions, enrichment activities and extracurricular opportunities.

Teaching and Learning

• Work with the Assistant Principal to establish a subject development plan, reviewing the subject provision and setting targets to improve the provision and provide students with a high quality Art education.
• Implement and adhere to the academies behaviour management policy, ensuring the health and well-being of students is maintained at all times
• Participate in preparing student for external examinations
• Keep abreast of any developments within their subject area

Creativity

• To experiment and innovate exciting and effective new teaching and learning strategies.
• To conduct relevant research related to new practices.
• Sustain strong practice in your own classroom by constantly reflecting and refining.
• To create new and exciting resources that engage students and expose them to powerful content

Teamwork

• To model the outstanding practice and to be observed as necessary so that staff can develop their own understanding of what good or better learning looks like.
• To work collaboratively and creatively with the teaching and learning coaching team.
• To seek out exceptional practice from other institutions to continually develop our practice.
• Use your learning to develop new and effective approaches to teaching and learning across the Academy.
• Deliver high quality training and inset sessions to new staff (all levels).

Disseminating best practice based on educational research

• Identifying educational research to enhance existing practices.
• Support teachers in creating positive behaviour management through good teaching.
• Co-ordinating the assessment and analysis of data and information and developing action planning.
• Co-ordinating the assessment strategies to address underachievement.

Curriculum Setting and Assessment

• Develop high quality syllabuses and schemes of learning for all students that are well sequenced, engaging and engineer success for students.
• Work with the Assistant Principal to monitor and assess teaching and learning within the subject
• Set regular and measurable assessments for the students that inform planning and teaching.
• Maintain accurate student data that can be used to make teaching more effective
• To ensure the regular setting and completion of high-quality home learning activities

Academy Culture

• Support the Academy's culture, values and ethos by contributing to the development and implementation of policies practices
• Support and work in collaboration with colleagues and other professional in and beyond the school, covering lessons and providing other support as required

Other

• Undertake, and when required, deliver or be part of the appraisal system and relevant training and professional development
• To undertake any other responsibilities as directed by the Principal and SLT members
• Commitment to equality of opportunity and the safeguarding and welfare of all students
• Willingness to undertake training

Role review
This job description sets out the main duties of the post at the time of drafting. It cannot be read as an exhaustive list. These responsibilities will be discussed annually as part of the postholder's annual performance review and are subject to change. However, it may be altered at any time subject to need in consultation with the post holder subject to the Principal's approval.

Benefits

• Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
• Twice as many training days as standard.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Access to Ark rewards - a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers
• Interest-free loans - up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
• Gym discounts - offering up to 40%.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme - providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.

Find out more about the benefits of working for Ark here.

About Us
At Ark Evelyn Grace, we believe that education is transformational; that is why what we do matters and why we are always seeking to improve our practice.

We intend for Ark Evelyn Grace Academy to be the school of choice in the local community, whose reputation is centred on great teaching, exemplary behaviour and unrivalled opportunities beyond the classroom.
Our academy is a community. You will join a friendly, motivated team who places pupils at the heart of every decision. All of us play an essential role in making our school a safe, secure and enjoyable place to be.
Our 2022 staff survey found that 81% of staff at Ark Evelyn Grace Academy agree that their line manager listens to and values their opinions.
Visit evelyngraceacademy.org/jobs to learn more about us and see our current vacancies.

Diversity and inclusion:

We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone - staff and students - can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark's diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link.

Safeguarding statement:
Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark's safer recruitment process, please click this link.

Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage to submit your application at your earliest convenience.