Teacher of Art
Whickham School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE16 5ARThis job expired on 1 March 2021 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2021
Closing date
1 March 2021 at 12am (midnight)
Date listed
16 February 2021
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Art and design
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25,714 - £41,604
Teacher of Art job summary
Do you want to work in a successful school, as part of a progressive and energetic Creative Arts Faculty? Are you unapologetically passionate about teaching Art?
We seek to appoint an Art teacher to teach at KS3, KS4 and A’ Level. The ability to also offer textiles or photography would be advantageous. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with a skilled team who are committed to ensuring our students both enjoy and succeed in their studies. Our art team has recently moved into a new art barn that is situated on the top floor of our new school building. The facility ensures students have the very best facilities and learning environment to inspire them in their learning.
Specific details regarding the role and skills and qualities that the successful candidate will need to demonstrate are in the attached job description and person specification. A summary of key information is detailed below. We are looking for someone who:
Is passionate about art and supporting children in developing their knowledge and skills.
Is committed to personal development and open to sharing ideas and continuing to develop their own practice.
Understands the importance of strong behaviour management and that developing positive relationships with children is fundamental to their role.
Understands and values the use of restorative practices.
Is determined to make a positive difference in the lives of young people.
Is supportive of our inclusive and diverse nature as a school where differences are celebrated.
Our aim is to ensure every young person is the best they can be and whilst we have already achieved much in achieving our goal we recognise that there is so much more we can do. We are proud of our good reputation within the region and positive feedback we receive from students, parents, staff and external organisations such as Ofsted.
The successful candidate will undertake an enhanced DBS check. Please also see our safer recruitment policy.
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 Whickham School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1676 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Whickham School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- ngraham@whickhamschool.org
- Phone number
- 0191 4960026
Whickham School is a large and successful school in Gateshead with over 1700 students including approximately 350 in our high performing sixth form.
Ofsted
Our March 2018 Ofsted inspection reflects that we are a good school who 'recognise the importance of examination results as well as the development of pupils' characters.'
'Relationships between staff and pupils are positive and founded on mutual respect.'
'The Headteacher leads by example. He is uncompromising in his desire for all pupils to succeed.'
'Pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural awareness is developed very effectively.'
'When asked by an inspector to describe the best thing about coming to this school, one pupil responded by saying that 'you can be who you want to be and you do not get judged by others.''
School Organisation
Demand for student places is strong and the school is regularly oversubscribed. Students are organised into year groups whilst eight faculties deliver the school curriculum. The Sixth Form, which has its own dedicated facility, is an increasingly popular choice of students from all over the local area.
In January 2020 many faculties moved into a brand new, state of the art, STEAMS themed building. The stunning four storey building houses Science, Technology (plus Business and IT), Engineering, Art, Maths and Sport.
The Leadership Team meet weekly and share responsibility for policy generation, decision making, planning and the general wellbeing of the school. The relevant governing body committee is involved in strategic planning and policies from the onset. Faculty and Year groups meet every two weeks to discuss strategic issues.
Vision and Values
Whickham School; a school that ensures all pupils are the very best they
can be.
Our four keys to success:
– Everyone is a leader who demonstrates the school values.
– Everyone always ensures a culture of learning that engages, excites
and inspires.
– Everyone always works effectively to achieve beyond expectations.
– Everyone always ensures that all barriers to learning are addressed
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