Teacher of Photography and Art & Design
Woolwich Polytechnic School, London, SE28 8ATThis job expired on 18 May 2022 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2022
Closing date
18 May 2022 at 11:59pm
Date listed
6 May 2022
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Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- QTS Pay Scale plus inner London Weighting
Teacher of Photography and Art & Design job summary
PolyMAT is a small and ambitious MAT with a unique family feel. Our vision is ‘Success for Everyone’ which places inclusion and well-being at its heart. We currently have two schools in our Trust: Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys, a long-successful boys’ school, and Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls that opened in 2019 and will comprise Years 7 – 10 from September 2022. We also have our flourishing Sixth Form provision which is co-educational. Our Trust and our schools pride themselves on a culture of high standards delivered through our Values of Care and Unity. We provide a rewarding environment where students and staff feel valued and supported and everyone feels part of the larger family as our schools and departments work very closely together and are located next to each other. Working for PolyMAT may present the unique opportunity for staff to teach across both schools and for candidates to join our recruitment pool for further openings.
Teaching is the most rewarding job in the world. We have the opportunity to change students’ lives for the better and you could make a positive impact at Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys as Teacher of Photography, Art and design. You will play a crucial role within our team in motivating and supporting students.
Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys are looking to appoint an exceptional teacher of Photography, Art and Design with a dynamic and inspirational approach to teaching, an individual that will become an integral part of the department, who will support the department in achieving its ambitious targets and goals. We would like a teacher who believes in collaboration both for students and when working with colleagues. The ideal candidate will be expected to contribute to extra-curricular activities within the department as well as the pastoral life of the school as a form tutor.
We are looking for a teacher who is passionate and committed to Photography, art and design, to join our outstanding Team. You must be a reflective practitioner and be committed to strong personal growth and continuing professional development. This position would suit a early careers teacher or a more experienced teacher looking to broaden their experience at an inner-city school. Art and Design is a core subject at key stage 3 and is a popular choice at key stage 4, with Photography being a very popular subject at both Key stage 4 & 5.
There are opportunities for pastoral leadership roles for the right candidate.
The department:
We currently offer the following EDUQAS accredited courses:
• GCSE Art and design
• GCSE Graphic communications
• GCSE Photography
• A’ level Fine art
• A’ Level Photography
The successful applicant will:
• Be suitably qualified and have experience required to perform the role to a high standard
• Have experience of teaching Photography
• Have a good awareness of what constitutes an ‘Outstanding’ lesson
• Be a creative practitioner and one who is prepared to put forward ideas to help the department develop
• Be able to work within a dynamic and challenging environment.
• Have excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Be able to demonstrate success within delivering the curriculum (including lesson preparation, assessing, and reporting on students’ work) using methodology and learning styles to maintain an effective learning environment within the ethos, rules and disciplinary systems of the Academy
• Plan and teach well-structured, differentiated lessons that are aligned to the agreed curriculum and lesson elements.
• Contribute to curriculum design and schemes of work and ensure they are completed to high standard.
• Provide frequent and incisive pupil feedback in line with departmental policy.
As a member of staff at Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys we can offer you:
• Opportunities for career progression
• Excellent professional development
• A contributory pension schemes
• Opportunities to collaborate with outstanding and dynamic teaching professionals
• Access to various discounts for a small monthly fee
• An employee assistance programme
• Childcare vouchers
• Season ticket loans
• Finders’ fees for personal introductions of staff that we employ
• Excellent catering facilities
• Secure on-site parking
PolyMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all trustees, staff, and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, along with other relevant employment checks, including overseas criminal background checks, where applicable. All new trustees, employees and volunteers will be required to undertake safeguarding training on induction, which will be regularly updated in line with statutory guidance.
The school is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination, and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
The closing date for applications is 18 May. Interviews are scheduled to take place week commencing 23 May 2022.
Suitable candidates will be interviewed promptly upon receipt of application. The closing date will be brought forward if the post is filled.
If you feel that this is a school for you, then please apply by completing the application form at https://www.polymat.co.uk/vacancies2/38.html
We look forward to hearing from you.
Commitment to safeguarding
All offer of employment is subject upon the Academy Trust receiving an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate (DBS), which the Academy considers to be satisfactory. Successful applicants, you will be required to complete a DBS Application Form. Any information disclosed will be handled in accordance with the Code of Practice published by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The post you are applying for is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and it is therefore an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
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About Woolwich Polytechnic School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
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- School size
- 1584 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Woolwich Polytechnic School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- hr@polymat.co.uk
- Phone number
- 02083107000
PolyMAT is a small and ambitious MAT with a unique family feel. Our vision is ‘Success for Everyone’ which places inclusion and well-being at its heart. We currently have two schools in our Trust: Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys, a long-successful boys’ school, and Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls that opened in 2019 and will comprise Years 7 – 10 from September 2022. We also have our flourishing Sixth Form provision which is co-educational. Our Trust and our schools pride themselves on a culture of high standards delivered through our Values of Care and Unity. We provide a rewarding environment where students and staff feel valued and supported and everyone feels part of the larger family as our schools and departments work very closely together and are located next to each other. Working for PolyMAT may present the unique opportunity for staff to teach across both schools and for candidates to join our recruitment pool for further openings.
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