Lead Teacher of Art @ BMS (Teacher of Art at BCGS) - Part Time 0.8FTE

The Trust

Barton Court Academy Trust (BCAT) is a multi-academy Trust which was established in 2017.

It currently consists of three secondary schools: Barton Court Grammar School, an 11-18 years, mixed selective school in the heart of Canterbury, rated “Good” with many outstanding features by Ofsted in February 2020, and The Charles Dickens School, an 11-16 years mixed non-selective school in Broadstairs, which came out of special measures and is rated “Requires Improvement” by Ofsted in June 2019 and is a rapidly improving school. Barton Manor Free School, is an 11–18 years non-selective mixed school in the heart of Canterbury which opened to Year 7 in September 2022.

The Role

Required for September 2023 we are seeking an experienced and dynamic Lead Teacher of Art to provide teaching and leadership at Barton Manor School (Y7-8 only in September) and teaching only (Ys7-13)  at Barton Court Grammar School.

Barton Manor School is set to grow with each new year group in September at that point the successful applicant will focus on leadership at Barton Manor School only.  We, therefore, welcome applications from those with a willingness for flexible working whilst Barton Manor grows.

Deadline for applications is Monday 15 May 2022 @ midday.

Interviews will be held w/c 22 May 2022.

In accordance with our safeguarding practices, we are unable to accept CV’s.

The Trust is committed to professional development and has enthusiastic and supportive staff with well-behaved, motivated students and a thriving Sixth Form at BCGS. An extensive well-being programme is in place with many benefits including reduced gym membership at CCCU, event afternoons, Kent Rewards Scheme amongst others offered throughout the year.

In line with KCSIE 2022 guidance, as part of the shortlisting process, the Trust reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and any relevant information found concerning a candidate's suitability to work with children will be discussed at interview stage.

Barton Court Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application via the Disclosure & Barring Service and check against the ISA Barred List for Children.

Barton Court Academy Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. 

Further details and information about the Trust can be found on our website page.