Head of Art or Teacher of Art (covering maternity)
King Edward VI Grammar School, Louth, Lincolnshire, LN11 9LLThis job expired on 28 April 2024 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
28 April 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
10 April 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
- Head of department or curriculum
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Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Art and design
Working pattern
- Full time: ECT or Qualified MPS Teacher
Contract type
- Maternity or parental leave cover - 12 Months
Full-time equivalent salary
- £29,677 - £41,125
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking either an ECT or an experienced, enthusiastic and talented Art Teacher or existing Head of Art, who is looking for an opportunity to gain some experience in a high achieving, selective Grammar School. The post will be on a fixed-term basis, covering maternity leave.
At KEVIGS we love to inspire and harness the creative talents of our students, promote the benefits of art as a subject and showcase students’ achievements within our school and local community. The successful candidate will have experience of teaching Art from KS3 to KS5.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The School reserves the right to obtain formal and informal background information about an applicant to determine whether they are suitable to work at the School.
Online searches and reference checks will be undertaken on shortlisted applicants and at interview all candidates must bring with them their birth certificate and a valid passport to confirm their identity, in addition to certificates confirming education and professional qualifications. An enhanced criminal record check via the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) will be undertaken for the successful candidate, including a check of the DBS Children's Barred List. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with the DBS and at least two satisfactory references. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
What the school offers its staff
Free on-site parking
Free access to on-site gym facilities
Access to online welfare support
Discounted membership at Kenwick Spa and Leisure
Further details about the role
We are looking for a strong practitioner with excellent subject and pedagogical content knowledge who will set high expectations of very able students in order to help them achieve the very best outcomes. Applicants should have a passion for their subject area and the wider, more holistic development of young people. Responsibilities will Include:
Core Teaching
- Plan, deliver and assess high quality lessons across Key Stage 3, 4 and 5
- Teaching Art using quality first teaching strategies
- Design and use robust assessments, including formative and summative tasks to monitor students understanding and progress with a lesson and over time
- To use assessment data to inform next steps in planning • To provide students with feedback on assessments and opportunities to respond to feedback [improving work and setting targets]
- Keep accurate records of student attainment, effort and progress • Attend and contribute to regular department and whole school meetings
- To regularly review and update curriculum implementation documents and assessments
- Communicate with all key stakeholder to ensure student progress and development of the School Action Plan
- Actively participate in ongoing CPD to ensure best practice is at the forefront of all planning
- Use learner profiles and collaboration with our SEN & KESH team to ensure all students are supported to succeed at the highest level
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.
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About King Edward VI Grammar School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
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- School size
- 960 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- King Edward VI Grammar School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@kevigs.lincs.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01507600456
Welcome to KEVIGS
King Edward VI Grammar School (KEVIGS) is an 11-18 school in Louth, Lincolnshire with approximately 960 students on roll. Our ethos is to provide our students with a holistic, academic education that builds a strong foundation for life beyond school.
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