What skills and experience we're looking for
* Good degree in an appropriate discipline related to Art & Photography (A/C)
* Teaching qualification together with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) (A/C)
* Strong and secure subject knowledge in Art & Photography up to GCSE and/or A Level (A/I)
* Evidence of good student examination results (A/I/R)
* Recent and relevant teaching experience (A/I/R)
* Experience of assessment at key stage 3 and 4 (A/I/R)
* Awareness of the strategies available for improving the learning and achievement of all students (A/I)
* Good understanding of curriculum developments in Art & Photography (A/I)
* Experience of leading a team (A/I/R)
* Excellent classroom practitioner that can model best practice (A/I/R)
* Able to use a range of teaching and learning strategies (A/I)
* Understands how assessment for learning can improve student performance (A/I)
* Understands principles of quality learning, teaching and assessment including Academy review and self‑evaluation (A/I/R)
* Able to apply effective practice and research evidence to improve outcomes (A/I)
* Confident in the use of standard ICT packages and how these can be used to enhance student learning (A/I)
* Able to use student level data to raise standards (A/I)
* Able to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a team (A/I)
* Strong enthusiasm for your subject area (A/I)
* Creative in problem solving together with willingness to take on and try new approaches and ideas (A/I)
* Ability to relate to students in a pleasant and sympathetic manner and to recognise potential safeguarding issues (A/I/R)
* Able to communicate both orally and in writing to students and their parents/carers (A/I/R)
* Able to communicate high expectations to all students (A/I/R)
* Willingness to share good practice across the department and beyond (A/I/R)
Desirable
* Strong ICT skills including SMART board or Promethean (A/I/R)
* Strong and secure subject knowledge in your subject area up to A Level (A/I)
* Experience of assessment at key stage 5 (A/I/R)
* Curriculum design and management (A/I/R)
What the school offers its staff
As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on your Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing.
Financial Wellbeing
* Membership to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
* Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme
* Access to an extensive discounts platform
Physical Wellbeing
* 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your household
* Gym & fitness discounts
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Free annual flu jab
Mental Wellbeing
* Access to an industry leading Employee Assistance Programme
* Menopause Support Service
* Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings
Safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff, volunteers and trustees share this commitment. Recruitment follows the keeping children safe in education guidance, and offers of employment may be subject to checks such as childcare disqualification, disclosure and barring service, medical and social media checks, right to work, satisfactory references and suitability to work with children.
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