Art Teacher - Dean Close School

Salary: Dependent on experience

Location: Cheltenham

The Vacancy

Join our highly experienced Art Department as an Art Teacher at our prestigious school for a maternity cover role. With a team of dedicated professionals, including full-time teachers, a part-time teacher, and technicians, you'll be part of a vibrant and supportive environment. Our department boasts excellent facilities, including the BonBernard Gallery for exhibitions and attractive workspaces for 2D and 3D art.

As an Art Teacher, you will be responsible for teaching and nurturing the artistic development of students in Years 9-13, preparing them for GCSE and A Level exams. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to exciting initiatives such as Artsmark and the Arts Award, as well as our new A Level Photography program. Our GCSE art classes consistently attract high numbers, with A Level often oversubscribed.

To excel in this role, you should hold an Honours Degree in a relevant subject, preferably with a teaching qualification. Experience teaching art in a senior school, particularly in a co-educational setting, is desirable. You should have the ability to inspire students of different abilities and backgrounds, preparing them for university applications when necessary. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, along with high professional standards and organizational abilities, are essential.

If you are enthusiastic, motivated, and well-organized, with a flexible and proactive approach, we invite you to join our team. Take this opportunity to inspire young artists and contribute to their creative journey. Apply now and become part of our dynamic Art Department.

Teachers are automatically enrolled in the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS), alternatively they can join AVIVA APTIS scheme employer contribution 3% and employee contribution 4%

Role starts September 2023.

Full details in the Job Description.

This advert has been extended until 22nd June.

The Foundation

Dean Close Foundation is a growing, vibrant and diverse family of independent schools and nurseries, uniting around a shared vision and set of values. These spring from the origins of Dean Close School, which was founded in 1886 in memory of Dean Francis Close, Rector of Cheltenham and educational philanthropist. The Christian ethos of that original school continues today where the aim is that every child should be given the opportunities to flourish, underpinned by its core values of courage, contribution and love which are the guiding principles behind its educational vision. The Foundation currently has five schools and six nurseries within its group, creating a strong community that can share best practice, resources and a secure future.

Dean Close Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.