Teacher of Art

What skills and experience we're looking for

Essential Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent and able to teach on a range of courses within the subject area
• Teaching qualification or commitment to gaining Level 5 teaching qualification (Diploma in Education and Training) within two years of appointment essential
• GCSE Maths & English at grade C or above (or equivalent Level 2 qualifications)

What the school offers its staff

Benefits

• Canteen
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Further details about the role

We are looking to recruit a permanent, full-time Teacher of Art to join our growing team. While candidates from all specialisms will be considered, a background in fine art is preferred.

Key purpose of role

To maintain and develop high standards of teaching and learning in the delivery of the courses for which the staff member is responsible. The postholder will plan and deliver high quality effective teaching and learning and professional and caring support, enabling students to enjoy learning and achieve their full potential.

To undertake the professional duties of a teacher in accordance with this job description and the DfE Professional Teachers’ Standards.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.