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Visual Arts teacher - Part Time/Temporary until 31/08/20

Visual Arts teacher - Part Time/Temporary until 31/08/20

Solihull Sixth Form College

Solihull

  • Expired
Job type:
Part Time, Temporary
Apply by:
16 January 2020

Job overview

Visual Arts is part of the Creative Arts curriculum area alongside Performing Arts. Visual Arts is staffed by a team of three teachers supported by a full and part time technician.  All teaching takes place in a large, purpose built block that has a range of specialist areas such as fine art studios, print rooms, a 3D/ceramic studio, computer suites and a photography studio.

The curriculum area offers a wide range of courses including A-Level Art & Design (with pathways in Photography, Fine Art and Graphics) A-Level Music, A-Level Drama and a BTEC Extended Diploma in Art & Design. Creative Arts has an extremely diverse enrichment programme, including Musical Activities & Theatre in education and organises a large variety of trips & visits, specialist workshops, visiting lectures and a number of exhibitions and performances. 

Staff work closely together to develop teaching and learning strategies to support some impressive student achievements. Students are supported outside lesson time to enrich their learning through Independent Studio Practice and workshops.

We are looking for a committed and passionate teacher to deliver on a range of courses within our curriculum area. A successful candidate needs to be an experienced, suitably qualified teacher with expertise in Fine Art and/or Graphics. High expectations of students and dedication to the ongoing development of the curriculum area is essential. 

The post is to deliver the following programmes:

• A-Level Art & Design (with pathways in Photography, Fine Art and Graphics) - AQA

• BTEC National Diploma in Art & Design - EDEXCEL

Candidates that are invited for interview are asked to bring a portfolio of work that evidences the experience and skills outlined in the job specification. The portfolio should be based on relevant Visual Arts teaching practice but examples of personal and professional Visual Arts practice are also welcomed. 

The College expects all staff and volunteers to share our commitment to safeguarding, British values and preventing vulnerability. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. We are committed to Equal Opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

The closing date is 16th January 2020 and the Interview's will take place on 21st January 2020.

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About Solihull Sixth Form College

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+44 121 704 2581

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Solihull Sixth Form College is a sixth form college for 16-19 year olds in Solihull and Birmingham. Part of the Summit Learning Trust, the college has more than 2,000 students. The large majority of courses are A levels, but vocational courses (mostly BTECs) are also available.

Founded in 1974, the college boasts extensive sport facilities, as well as a library containing tens of thousands of books and digital resources. The Sixth Form College, Solihull has official links with a number of other educational institutions, including secondary schools and universities, via the Specialist Academies project.

Principal

Martin Sullivan

Values and vision

Solihull Sixth Form College emphasises flexible study, with students having the freedom to select a wide variety of subjects in any combination. The college provides extensive support for students completing Extended Project Qualifications, as well as offering a number of BTEC and CACHE courses to supplement this. As part of the college’s ethos of academic flexibility, extra-curricular activities are also well supported,  with activities ranging from sport, drama, music, a volunteer project in The Gambia, a Pre-Medical School, a Psychology Research School and much more”

Ofsted report

"Students enjoy their learning. They rightly feel valued and well supported by teachers in class. Students develop positive attitudes towards their learning.”

https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50147869


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