Teacher of Art - Connect2TalentSolutions : Job Details

Are you an ambitious and talented Teacher of Art who wants to teach in our vibrant, high achieving and multicultural school? If appointed, you will be part of a successful department with an enthusiastic team of highly committed teachers working towards excellence.

The successful applicant will be a passionate teacher with excellent subject knowledge within your subject specialism. Candidates with Art specialism taught to GCSE level would be desirable. ECTs and experienced teachers are welcome to apply.

We provide a dynamic, friendly and vibrant environment where support, training and development for all staff is a priority. Our students and staff experience a supportive and caring atmosphere, along with high standards and expectations for success. We will consider applicants as they come in.

Benefits available

• Support for ECTs and new staff with training and mentoring opportunities;
• Regular Department, Staff and Year Team meetings;
• A generous relocation package;
• Access to our sports equipment and facilities;
• Opportunities for paid lunch duties;
• Staff laptop with remote access to school systems;
• Access to a wider community of schools through our partnership with Luton Futures and Lea Springs;
• Professional development programme and opportunities to study for a Masters degree;
• Staff benefits package; Cycle to Work Scheme, options to purchase Discount Vouchers and BYond Card (Pre-paid cashback card).
• Access to Eyecare Vouchers

Purpose

As a Subject Teacher

 To have responsibility for planning, delivery and assessment of learning activities for identified groups of students.

 To ensure student achievement within these groups is at least in line with expectations.

 To be accountable for progress and achievement of students within these groups.

 To have responsibility for the pastoral care of an identified tutor group.

 To implement school policies and procedures as appropriate in day-to-day activities.

Delivery

1. Plan appropriate learning experiences for all allocated groups of students; use knowledge of prior attainment and on-going assessment data to ensure activities are appropriate for all students, providing appropriate support for students with SEN and appropriate challenge for more able students.

2. Mark students' work regularly in accordance with published school and subject marking policies.

3. Undertake regular assessments of students' progress, in accordance with published school and subject assessment requirements; report the outcomes of such assessments to the Director of Subject, students and parents as appropriate; ensure deadlines set are met.

4. Attend parental consultation evenings for all groups of allocated students.

5. Consistently teach at least good lessons, with the aim of improving to consistently delivering outstanding lessons.

6. Manage the classroom behaviour of allocated groups of students, using the school's published procedures for rewards, referrals and sanctions.

7. Undertake the role and responsibilities of a form tutor.

8. Attend all subject team meetings as directed by the Director of Subject; attend all year team meetings as directed by the appropriate SLT Link.

9 Contribute to developments within the subject/year team, as agreed with the Director of Subject /SLT link.

10. Contribute to the delivery of revision, coursework, catch-up and enrichment programmes, as agreed with the Director of Subject /SLT link.

11. Except in emergencies, ensure appropriate cover work is set when unable to fulfil teaching responsibilities, in accordance with the published Cover policy.

General

1. Play a full part in the life of the school community; support the school's priorities and ethos and encourage students to follow this example.

2. Undertake continued personal professional development activities, as agreed with the Director of Subject/CPD co-ordinator.

3. Participate in subject team activities arranged for open evenings.

4. Undertake duties as per the published rota.

5. Undertake a reasonable share of cover lessons in accordance with the published cover policy.

6. Undertake any other responsibilities or tasks as reasonably requested by the Headteacher.

Notes

1. The above responsibilities are subject to the general duties and responsibilities contained in the statement of Conditions of Employment.

2. This job description allocates duties and responsibilities but does not direct the particular amount of time to be spent on carrying them out and no part of it may be so construed. In allocating time to the performance of duties and responsibilities, the post holder must use Directed Time in accordance with the school's published Time Budget Policy and have regard to clause 4(1)(f) of a Teacher's Conditions of Employment.

3. This job description is not necessarily a comprehensive definition of the post. It will be reviewed at least once each year and it may be subject to modification or amendment at any time after consultation with the holder of the post.

Applicants for this public-facing post will need to demonstrate the ability to converse and provide effective help or advice fluently in spoken English.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure Barring Service.

Connect2Employment is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Employment is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.