Art Teacher – Harrow – Permanent
Art Teacher
Harrow
September start
Permanent
£34,708 - £51,179
About the role
We believe in the transformative power of art and design. Our vibrant community fosters a supportive and inclusive environment where students can explore their creativity, develop their skills, and unleash their artistic potential. As a Teacher of Art you will develop and deliver engaging lessons that cater to a diverse range of student abilities and interests. Working with your Head of Department you will create a nurturing and inclusive environment that encourages experimentation, collaboration and critical thinking.
Key Responsibilities:
1. To effectively teach National and School Curricula within the school’s Teaching and Learning Policy;
2. To engage teaching methods which bring life to the motto ‘Inspiring Learning’;
3. To provide a calm, friendly, and disciplined teaching environment with positive relationships;
4. To provide a stimulating learning environment of high expectation and constant challenge;
5. To plan interesting and creative lessons and activities to meet the individual needs of all students;
6. To consistently integrate AFL strategies across all platforms;
7. To set appropriate homework in line with school policy;
8. To make effective and efficient use of Teaching Assistants and class resources to drive the individual learning experience;
9. To know and support the personal development of each student with a firm understanding of complex learning needs and the importance of raising achievement among pupils;
10. To make effective and efficient use of data systems and Arbor to record pupil progress, behavior and attainment;
11. To mark work, assess, record, track and report pupil progress, using available data;
12. To consistently and effectively monitor the progress of students and give clear and constructive written and oral feedback working in partnership with parents
13. To set high expectations for students’ behaviour, establishing and maintaining a good standard of discipline through well-focused teaching and positive, productive relationships
14. To prioritise student wellbeing working collaboratively with all stakeholders
15. To be a role model consistently demonstrating the school values
16. To enthusiastically participate in the enrichment opportunities of the ‘Heads Challenge’ programme 5
17. Develop effective links with the local community in order to extend subject activities, enhance teaching and develop the students’ wider understanding
Benefits:
18. Three weeks Christmas break in December
19. Supportive line management
20. 1:1 coaching/supervision sessions available
21. Regular staff wellbeing events
22. Continuous professional development;
23. Employee Assistance Programme (support to protect, promote and enhance staff wellbeing)
24. Paid lunch break duty with free lunch whilst on duty;
25. Free tea and coffee;
26. Free onsite parking
27. Free onsite gym access;
28. Free eye care voucher;
29. Salary sacrifice scheme for Cycle to work
30. Refer a friend
31. All teaching staff provided with their own laptop
32. Priority admission for qualified children of staff (minimum 2 years’ service)
If you are the Art Teacher we have been looking for, then apply today. Shortlisted Teachers will be contacted within 24 hours.
We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.
The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.
This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.