Teacher of Art & Photography
This job expired on 27 November 2023
Start date details
Anticipated start date: Easter 2024 or earlier if possible
Closing date
27 November 2023 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
8 November 2023
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Art and design
Working pattern
- Full time: .
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Qualified Teacher’s Pay Scale
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for an outstanding classroom teacher with the ability to teach Art and Photography to KS4 and KS5. This will be a fantastic opportunity to be a part of a strong and rapidly growing department, teaching primarily fine art at GCSE level and some art and photography at Key stage 5. The candidate will need strong subject knowledge in fine art and experience with photography would also be beneficial. They will need to be very able in drawing, painting and print-making amongst other fine art practices.
Experience teaching GCSE fine art is essential as you will need to have the ability to inspire and develop both staff and students in order to raise standards and maximise potential in this area. Experience teaching photography and with Photoshop style software and in using a digital SLR camera would also be very beneficial. You need to have the ability to inspire and develop both staff and students in order to raise standards and maximise potential.
What the school offers its staff
What we offer:
- Employee Rewards scheme – High Street discounts, Staff Wellbeing centre
- Discounted Gym Membership
- A Trust wide leadership competencies framework
- A professional leadership development coach
- A Trust wide staff wellbeing policy
- Personalised professional development supported by an exceptional team within the Academy and driven through The Continual Professional Growth Policy which replaces appraisal and pay progression
Commitment to safeguarding
West Somerset College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. Our mission is that all children achieve. A criminal disclosure check will be requested for any applicant who is offered a position.
About West Somerset College
- School type
- Academy, ages 13 to 19
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 759 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 13 to 19
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- West Somerset College website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- enquiries@westsomersetcollege.org
West Somerset College is an all-inclusive College catering for 13 to 18 year olds, situated on the edge of Exmoor National Park.
Arranging a visit to West Somerset College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email enquiries@westsomersetcollege.org.
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