The Role

Required for September 2021

Would you like the opportunity to work as part of a team of highly experienced and ambitious colleagues? Graveney is an extremely popular and successful 11-18 School, situated in South West London, SW17 with the benefit of being situated in beautiful campus style surroundings with excellent facilities and a warm community atmosphere. We have a commitment to providing the best opportunities to all students and to developing the professional skills and career opportunities of our staff, within a supportive and collaborative environment

Designated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted in March 2015 and widely recognised as one of the top 100 state funded schools in the country.

“Top performing local school again, based on an aggregation of the five key accountability measures…” The Times

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Art and Photography teacher to join our thriving Art Department.

The Art Department is well resourced with four Art classrooms and two Photography darkrooms; as well as a kiln, suite of Mac computers and a Photography studio.  Our department results at KS4 and KS5 are consistently above the National average.

Candidates will be able to deliver Art at Key Stage 3, 4 and 5 and Photography at Key Stage 5, and be able to demonstrate a sound working knowledge of darkroom photography as well as digital photography.

This post offers an exciting opportunity for an imaginative, creative and inspiring teacher to work in a supportive and energetic team. You will have a passion for Art and excellent subject knowledge, be an outstanding teacher who is keen to develop their practice and brings creativity and vision to this post to ensure the continued success of our students.

Applications from NQT’s are welcome and we provide a very supportive induction programme.

Our standard loading factor is 22/26. Where timetables comprise fewer than 22 teaching periods you will be required to cover other classes.

An Application Form and supported documents can be downloaded below. Alternatively, these can be downloaded from the school’s website: www.graveney.org

Electronic applications should be returned to recruitment@graveney.wandsworth.sch.uk

Closing Date: Noon Friday 23rd April 2021
Interviews: W/C 3rd May 2021

The selection process is likely to take place ‘in person’ under strict social distancing guidelines and will comprise a lesson observation and panel interview.

Please note that applications will be considered for shortlisting as and when they are received and the Trust reserves the right to close the advert at any time.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Please note that we do not accept CVs. Strictly no agencies please.

Graveney School
(Graveney School is part of Graveney Trust)
Welham Road
Tooting, London
SW17 9BU
Tel: 020 8682 7000
Fax: 020 6767 5883
Website: www.graveney.org
Principal: Mrs Cynthia Rickman

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils