Teacher of Art (maternity cover)

St Joseph's Catholic School, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 1QY

4 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  30 September 2024 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  13 September 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: Art and design
• Working pattern: Full time, part time
• Contract type: Fixed term - 6-9 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: MPS-UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are currently seeking to appoint a Teacher of Art (maternity cover) to teach Art & Design across Key Stage 3 & 4. We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative teacher with the ability to inspire, motivate and encourage both staff and students to enjoy the fascination of this subject. This role Is suitable for either an experienced practitioner or someone that is newly qualified.

Key Responsibilities

• To plan and prepare courses and lessons so that teaching and learning has due regard to up-to-date knowledge of the subject and teaching methodology.
• To plan with reference to the Computer Science schemes of work for each Key Stage.
• To teach students according to their educational needs, including the setting and marking of work.
• To assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of students, and to maintain accurate records of student attendance.
• To support and encourage all students to achieve the highest standards that they can. In some cases, this encouragement will extend to independent learning and student involvement in extra activities beyond the classroom.
• To communicate and consult with parents and others outside the school when necessary (including appropriate meetings) according to the routines of the School.
• To maintain good order and discipline among the students, using the scope of the existing guidelines and the expectations of conduct as specified by the Headteacher.

What the school offers its staff

• A supportive, driven and highly committed governing body and teaching and support staff
• Students who are enthusiastic and keen to learn

• CPD programme and ongoing professional development of the highest standard
• Free onsite parking
• Discounted gym membership
• Local Authority Healthcare Cashplan - cover towards optical and dental, private consultations and therapy appointments
• Access to discount scheme that includes over 300 stores
• Cycle to Work Scheme– allows eligible staff to purchase a bike/safety equipment. You do not pay income tax or national insurance contribution on the part of your salary which is “sacrificed” to pay for the bike or childcare vouchers.

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All new staff within the school will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

The school has a designated senior member of the leadership team who is responsible for referring and monitoring any suspected case of abuse. All members of staff will receive training in line with our Child Protection policies.

Applying for the job

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About St Joseph's Catholic School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 597 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: St Joseph's Catholic School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: ksn@sjcs.org.uk
• Phone number: 01722335380
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-joseph-s-catholic-school (opens in new tab)

St Joseph’s is a smaller than average school. The warm and welcoming atmosphere is matched by a strong focus on pupil progress and hence improving their life chances.

Our reputation within the community, following year on year improvements in results has resulted in us becoming oversubscribed and a school of choice for many parents.

Arranging a visit to St Joseph's Catholic School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email ksn@sjcs.org.uk.

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