Art and Design Teacher with a Photography / Art Graphics Specialism

Interview date: Wednesday 10 November 2021

Wilmslow High School

• School age range: 11-18

• Number on roll: approx. 2,000 (including 500 sixth form)

We are seeking to appoint an an enthusiastic and inspirational Art and Design Teacher, ideally with a specialism in Photography. The post would suit either a newly trained teacher or an experienced teacher with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

 The successful candidate will believe that every child is most likely to achieve their full potential when challenged in a high-expectation learning environment. They must be a committed art teacher with the ability to teach effectively at Key Stage 3 and ideally to specialise in photography at Key Stage 4.  The Art team deliver a highly ambitious curriculum with a strong focus on the experimental, multimedia, fine art, graphics and photography.  

The successful candidate must be, or have the desire to become, an excellent practitioner strong in both subject knowledge and classroom management with the drive to engage students. They will have :

• A high degree of subject competency and personal organisation with a continuing personal interest in, and commitment to, art.

• An innovative and progressive approach to curriculum development, working practice and teaching. 

• The flair and ambition to motivate students of all abilities and to develop the profile of  art within the school and wider community 

• Effective and appropriate student management skills with high expectations evident in all lessons. 

• An ability to take responsibility and achieve success. 

• An ability to work as a member of a team and to contribute to that team in a creative and purposeful manner. 

• Rigorous professionalism in everything, accepting nothing but the best in a culture of excellence.

• A willingness to embrace and promote the importance of art within our Key Stage 3 curriculum and within their area of specialism at Key Stage 4.

• An understanding of, and willingness to take responsibility for, promoting high standards of literacy, articulacy and the correct use of standard English, whatever their specialist subject

Young people only get one chance at education; so at Wilmslow High School we are committed to the pursuit of excellence for every student, every day. We do this through our dedication to learning, by being guided by values and in striving to serve.

We endeavour to preserve a happy and caring environment that is rooted in our core values, and in which staff and students can flourish, whilst challenging ourselves to pursue excellence for all our students. 

The school is set in extensive grounds, ideally positioned between the thriving city of Manchester and the open countryside of the Peak District.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to respect this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.