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Teacher of Art (Maternity Cover)

Woking High School, Woking, Surrey, GU21 4TJ

This job expired on 27 February 2025 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  September 2025, potential start April / May

• Closing date

  27 February 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  21 January 2025

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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 (Can be done as a job share): Part time or full time role, second subject required.
• Contract type: Fixed term - 12 Months - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: MPR/UPR

What skills and experience we're looking for

Evidence of the highest levels of personal and professional integrity.

Excellent interpersonal and communications skills with stakeholders, both written and oral.

Ability to work creatively and collaboratively within and across teams.

Reflective practitioner who is always striving to develop professionally and who is proactive in solving problems when they occur.

Excellent attendance and punctuality.

Resilient - the ability to work under pressure and be able to meet deadlines.

Ability and willingness to work flexibly to meet school needs.

Willingness to take part in extra-curricular activities, including trips and visits, and to make a significant contribution to the wider life of the school.

GCSE Maths and English (Grade A-C) or equivalent.

Education to degree or equivalent level + QTS.

Other accredited courses relevant to the role.

Evidence of continuing and recent professional development.

Recent secondary school experience.

Professional understanding of curriculum and assessment of student progress.

Professional understanding of inclusion and strategies for engaging all learners, creating an inclusive classroom.

Positive and engaging teaching style. Able to lead, motivate, inspire and support students to achieve excellence.

Ability to use a warm/strict approach to promote excellent behaviour and handle behaviour that falls short of expectations.

Professional understanding of safeguarding within a school setting.

A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Evidence of a proven record of exam success.

Effective organisational and time-management skills.

Excellent communication and organisational skills (including written and oral skills).

Confident and competent in the use of ICT.

Able to ensure that technologies are used effectively to improve learning.

Willingness and ability to contribute to the pastoral work of the school.

Willingness to take part in extracurricular activities, including trips and visits, and to make a significant contribution to the wider life of the school.

Ability to work well with a range of audiences, including parents/carers and other professionals.

What the school offers its staff

We have an exciting opportunity for a Teacher of Art (maternity cover) to join our Art Department. We are currently seeking a passionate and creative teacher to deliver KS3 and 4 lessons that inspire a love of Art within our learners. You will be responsible for delivering Art lessons in line with curriculum requirements, with experience of teaching across a range of different creative mediums, ensuring high standards of teaching and learning are maintained and allowing your learners to flourish creatively.

Purpose

To ensure that all students receive an excellent education, which provides them with the knowledge, subject specific skills and core values needed to successfully access the wider world, become independent, informed thinkers, and well-rounded citizens.

To champion our core values: personal responsibility, excellence, kindness, resilience, engagement and inclusion with students to ensure they develop the characteristics of a Woking High School student.

Flexible working opportunities

Part time or full time offer with a second subject.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Woking High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As part of the requirements of KCSIE, all roles are subject to online checks including Social Media. These are carried out by a 3rd party – https://www.sp-index.com/. By applying for this role, you agree to these checks being carried out and your data being processed by SP-Index. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

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About Woking High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1208 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Woking High School website
• Email address: recruitment@wokinghigh.surrey.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01483 888 447
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/woking-high-school-woking

Secondary Academy in Woking, Surry.

Arranging a visit to Woking High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@wokinghigh.surrey.sch.uk.

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