Teacher of Art
The Castle School, Bristol, Gloucestershire, BS35 1HTThis job expired on 11 October 2024
Job start date
1 January 2025
Closing date
11 October 2024 at 9am
Date listed
26 September 2024
Job details
Job role
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Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Art and design
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours per week, M-F
Contract type
- Fixed term - up to 12 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- MPR - UPR
What skills and experience we're looking for
Why join us
The Art department has an ambitious, innovative curriculum which both supports and challenges students throughout the key stages. We have based this largely on the national curriculum scheme of learning, adapting and developing these ideas to ensure they fit the needs of our students. We have a bank of central lesson resources which support our staff with planning, foster collaboration and help embed consistency through the department. We also encourage teachers to be part of the creative process when reviewing and adapting the curriculum to ensure it is not only up to date but also exciting, creative and relevant. We are a positive ,forward thinking department that is always looking for ways to improve and develop our curriculum and support our students to get the most out of their Art education. We believe that study of the Arts is crucial to the success of a school and the development of a young person.
About you
- You will be able to teach Art from Year 7 through to Year 13, with a drive for high expectations and a commitment to developing your teaching.
- You will be a key player in shaping the future of the department, and have a relentless focus on raising achievement.
- You will have an excellent knowledge of the national curriculum, and maintain a thorough and up-to-date knowledge of the teaching of Art, taking into account curriculum developments relevant to your work.
- You will ensure equality of opportunity, irrespective of starting points, to enable all learners to make good progress.
- You will be well organised, a team player and have excellent communication skills.
- You will be a positive role model for the students, modelling high standards of punctuality and providing consistent implementation of school policies.
- You will be able to build positive and supportive relationships, providing a safe and secure environment in which students value and enjoy their learning .
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
- A commitment to CPD and development of allow all staff to thrive, including collaborative support within the school and the Trust
- A clear curriculum vision and focus on evidence-based practice
- Commitment to inclusivity and fostering of diversity
- Values, ethos and vision that are lived
- An open and honest culture
- An established programme of support in place for Early Career Teachers which includes weekly 1:1 coaching from an assigned Lead Practitioner, support within Faculty areas, and access to a wider support network across the Trust
- The opportunity to work within an accomplished faculty who are dedicated to working together collaboratively
- Up to 30% discount with Microsoft & Dell
- Discounted gym membership
- Life Assurance - 3 x Death in Service
- Cycle to work scheme
- Dedicated counselling service
Commitment to safeguarding
CSET is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates are subject to child protection screening appropriate to the post, which will include an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for the children’s workforce and a Children’s Barred List check.
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About The Castle School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1472 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- The Castle School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- cset-recruitment@cset.co.uk
Here at The Castle School, situated in the leafy suburbs of Thornbury, we are proud of our strong track record of academic achievement and pastoral care for our students. We are passionate about teaching and learning; our students’ experience of education has a long-lasting impact and prepares them for life beyond school.
At the heart of what we do is our vision to be an exceptional school at the heart of the community where every student has the curiosity, skills and confidence to make the world a better place.
We value kindness, fairness and aspiration and expect that our students and staff will work hard, will be kind and will be respectful to one another.
We’re proud of our vibrant, thriving Sixth Form that continues to demonstrate and sustain academic and vocational success. It is an exciting time to join The Castle School with current building developments taking place, ready for the Sixth Form centre to merge onto the main site. The new Sixth Form centre and facilities will be opening in September 2024 and will include the Business Studies and Economics classrooms.
Following our latest Ofsted inspection in November 2021, we remain a ‘Good’ school. The report said of the Headteacher and Senior Leaders: ‘together they have ensured high standards in pupils’ behaviour. They have gained the confidence of the staff.’
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