Teacher of Art

We welcome applications from teachers who can bring a real enthusiasm to the school and who will continue to raise the already high standards of educational achievement.

Acle Academy is a thriving secondary school for 11-16 year olds located in the heart of the Broadland area only 12 miles from the centre of Norwich. We strive to create well-rounded, responsible individuals who seize opportunities, discover their passions and love to learn throughout life. Acle Academy has a strong academic record and a reputation for providing high quality pastoral care.

This is a unique and exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic colleague to join a motivated team of teachers. The successful candidate will be required to teach Art across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.

Are you:

• enthusiastic about your subject?
• a dedicated and imaginative practitioner, who is passionate about teaching and learning?
• someone who has high aspirations for students, and can contribute new and innovative ideas to curriculum and extracurricular developments?

The post holder will be the sole teacher of Art within the Creative Industries Faculty. They will be well supported by the Head of Faculty and a dedicated team of colleagues. The curriculum is fully resourced and Art is a popular subject within the school.

Through partnership to excellence, The Wensum Trust is committed to offering excellent professional opportunities and learning opportunities for its staff.

The Wensum Trust is committed to the protection and safety of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references, an appropriate Enhanced DBS check and successful completion of a six-month probationary period.

The Wensum Trust warmly welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Safer Recruitment

The Wensum Trust is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people, we expect all trustees, staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Wensum Trust is exempt from the Rehabilitations of Offenders Act 1974 and all convictions, cautions and bind-overs, including those regarded as 'spent' must be declared. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, along with other relevant employment checks, including overseas criminal background checks.