Teacher of Art & Design
Whitworth Park Academy
Spennymoor, Co Durham, DL15 0AE
- £30,000 - £41,333 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- 1st September 2024
- Apply by:
- 28 May 2024
Job overview
JOB TITLE Teacher of Art and Design Technology
CONTRACT TYPE Temporary / 1.0 FTE (Maternity Cover)
ACCOUNTABLE TO Subject Leader / Senior Leadership Team
GRADE MPS
REQUIRED 1 September 2024
The Art and Design Technology Department
At Whitworth Park Academy, our faculty of Art and Design Technology is led by a team of
dedicated and experienced teachers, committed to nurturing the creativity of our
children. Through collaborative efforts, we support each other by exchanging creative
ideas and expertise.
In our art curriculum, Ks3 children embark on a journey that is underpinned with the formal elements. They work through engaging themes, developing skills and knowledge of artists and designers in both historical and contemporary contexts, expressing their individual talents through 2d and 3d outcomes. Children experience art, craft and design, textiles and photography.
In design technology, Ks3 children rotate across specialisms including food, graphics,
product design and electronics. They design and make products that meet the needs of
identified users, responding to creative briefs that develop technical knowledge and
understanding of tools, materials and processes.
At Ks4, we offer AQA art, craft and design, 3d design, photography and from September
2024, textiles. These courses are extremely popular and successful.
Our faculty is well resourced with subject specialist classrooms/workshops, two computer suites and break out area for high quality displays.
We are seeking a dynamic, passionate and outstanding teacher to support our successful
team in a maternity cover position. Our faculty prides itself on its vibrant atmosphere and commitment to excellence.
The Person
• Inspirational and well-qualified teacher.
• Has high expectations for all pupils.
• Possesses excellent listening and communication skills.
• Displays a high level of organisational skills, both verbal and written.
• Displays a high level of organisational and time management proficiency.
• Cultivates a positive and inclusive learning environment, encouraging intellectual curiosity and critical thinking.
• Exemplifies the values and ethos of the school as a positive role model. Whitworth Park Academy | Children at the heart of everything we do
• Collaborates as a team player, demonstrating flexibility and commitment to contributing actively to a full program of extra-activities.
• Exhibits excellent people management skills.
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About Whitworth Park Academy
Whitworth Park is a warm, welcoming and hardworking community striving for 'Excellence for Everyone'. We want children to leave school having maximised their academic progress but also with the social and personal skills needed to extract the maximum from what the world has to offer them.
You have the opportunity to join us at an exciting time as we continue to focus on ensuring we deliver quality learning which is engaging, challenging and enjoyable for all our students. Visitors to our school are always impressed by the balance of high standards and exceptional relationships. We expect everyone in our school to achieve the very best they can within a friendly and welcoming environment which inspired them to reach their full potential, no matter what their abilities or talents. To support this we have some very clear aims. They are;
- to provide inspirational and aspirational learning through outstanding teaching
- to encourage all our students to take responsibility for their own learning and achieve their full potential
- to provide a curriculum that meets the individual needs of all students
- to pursue excellence for everyone and celebrate each student's achievements
- to prepare our students for adult life and employment in a rapidly changing world
- to develop close links with our local community
- to develop and maintain a close partnership with parents and carers, ensuring their support, pride and confidence in the school
As a school, we have high expectations of ourselves and that is applied to all our students because they are here to learn. Whitworth Park will continue to grow and go from strength to strength, with committed staff and excellent facilities. We are proud of our school and will ensure we do all we can to recognise and celebrate individual student achievements.
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