Head of Art and Design
Sutton Valence Preparatory School
Kent
- Expiring soon
- Quick apply
- Salary:
- Competitive salary plus benefits
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2024
- Apply by:
- 20 May 2024
Job overview
The Post
We are looking to appoint an outstanding teacher, leader and administrator as Head of Art and Design with responsibility for overseeing the continued growth of the subject for September 2024.
Applicants should also have high expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour and excellent organisational and time-management skills. The School has an outstanding co-curricular programme, and the successful candidate will be expected to play a full part in this.
SVPS provides opportunities for children to develop and flourish in each of the four areas that SVPS holds dear: Academic, Enrichment, Community and Leadership, and Service. At the same time, the School is acutely aware that childhood is something to be treasured and children are encouraged to enjoy the many magic moments that are a part of daily life at SVPS.
The School
Sutton Valence Preparatory School is an independent 2 – 11 years, co-educational, day school located on the outskirts of the village of Chart Sutton just a few miles from Maidstone. It is a happy and caring School where the children are supported to reach their potential, and they achieve impressively in both academic and co-curricular activities.
We pride ourselves on providing outstanding learning opportunities for all children. Well-qualified, dedicated and experienced teaching staff deliver a vibrant, diverse and challenging curriculum. Favourable staff to pupil ratios and superb facilities enable the children to make excellent progress.
Sutton Valence Preparatory School is the proud owner of the Artsmark Award in Gold awarded by the Arts Council, recognising the School’s excellence in art, drama, music and culture. This is an award we hope to build upon in years to come.
In return, you'll enjoy:
- Benenden healthcare membership
- Fitness facilities
- Fee remission
- Free school meals
Closing date: Monday 20th May @ 9am
We welcome early applications, and we may interview candidates and appoint before the closing date.
Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), and a declaration of medical fitness. It is an offence to apply for this role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A copy of the School’s Child Protection policy may be found on the School’s website, which all applicants are expected to read prior to interview.
Sutton Valence School is an equal opportunities employer.
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About Sutton Valence Preparatory School
- Sutton Valence Preparatory School
- Church Road, Chart Suttton, Maidstone
- Kent
- ME17 3RF
- United Kingdom
Sutton Valence Preparatory School, situated in the glorious Kent countryside, is a School with great heart. We take pride in our capacity to cherish each child for who they are, whilst at the same time encouraging them to raise their expectations of themselves so they can achieve their true potential. We are a School that values individuality and ensures every pupil enjoys their own, unique journey through the most formative years of their education.
Encompassing Little Lambs Nursery (age 2-4), our Pre-Prep (Reception to Year 2) and Prep (Year 3 to Year 6), SVPS is a vibrant environment that promotes creative freedom, inquisitive thinking and boasts the facilities to truly explore, expand and experience incredible opportunities.
Preparing our pupils for the next step on their educational journey is our priority. Whether it is moving up to our Senior School or gaining a place at a local grammar school, everything we do throughout their prep school career focuses on both enjoyment and achievement. Every child receives the highest quality academic teaching alongside a myriad of opportunities designed to enhance their personal development through an extensive and diverse enrichment programme.
It is our responsibility to prepare our pupils to become happy, fulfilled young people who have the confidence and skills to lead others. We do this is in an atmosphere of mutual respect, warmth and care that extends to the whole family. We encourage everyone to lead by example, to show that we are a community that cherishes and supports each other, whether it is a success that needs to be celebrated or care given when things aren’t quite going as planned. We are very proud of the confident, compassionate pupils we have and of the unique community which lives out our ethos of ‘each cares for all’ on a daily basis.
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