Ceramicist

JOB TITLE: Ceramicist

LOCATION: Giggleswick School

RESPONSIBLE TO: Head of Art

HOURS OF WORK: Approximately 28 hours per week. Plus 109.5 hours to support events over the 10- month contract.

Ceramicist - The hours will be made up of 12 teaching hours per week.

Resident Tutor - Regular weekly boarding duties approximately 16 hours per week

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JOB PURPOSE

The Ceramicist role has been running at Giggleswick for almost 20 years and during this time the position has been taken by an enormous variety of different ceramic artists/potters. There is a strong emphasis on the quality of the applicant’s own ceramic work, particularly ceramics that show innovation and experimentation, either within functional ceramics or more sculptural orientated work. Previous teaching experience is not necessary, enthusiasm, knowledge, passion, and an ability to communicate, are the key qualities.

The successful applicant will have a commitment of approximately 12 hours a week to the Art School (term time only). This will involve teaching small groups of pupils and individuals ranging from KS3 pupils through to GCSE and Sixth Form students, in timetabled lessons and an evening prep slot. This may also include Saturday morning lessons. The Ceramicists are encouraged to develop their own projects for the pupils, enabling the Ceramicists to work to their own strengths and it also introduces the students to a constant variation of approaches and skills. There will be plenty of support from the full-time teaching staff.

The role has also included some commitment to helping to run co-curricular clubs; assisting in putting up exhibitions of pupil ceramic work, loading and unloading the kiln/firing amongst other departmental tasks. We would be keen for candidates to be keen to contribute to other aspects of general school life and to participate in the general life of our vibrant Glover Art Department.

There are many reasons for applying for the one-academic year post. The post can be an excellent springboard for anybody thinking about teaching as a career, or it is a good opportunity to focus on developing a body of their own work. The ceramicist will have access to the ceramics facilities in order to develop their own work, and there will be an exhibition at the end of the year.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

General

• You will be expected to be fully conversant with and implement the school’s range of equality and diversity and safeguarding policies and procedures, to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of all pupils and staff.
• To participate in the school’s appraisal scheme and undergo further professional development in line with the needs of the school.
• To support with any other duties commensurate with grade and status as may reasonably be requested.

Other

• Other tasks may develop and been added to this role, following suitable training and subject to time available.
• Be fully knowledgeable of the Health and Safety regulations in the area of responsibility.
• Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task undertaken may not have been identified. Employees will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from the Head or member of the Senior Leadership Team, to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Education & qualifications

• A qualification in ceramics/significant experience in ceramics.
• Eligible to live and work in the UK.
• Enhanced transferable DBS certificate (Desirable) First Aid at Work (Desirable)

Values/Personal Qualities

• A team player, willing to help with all duties, as well as being able to work alone;
• Ability to prioritise work effectively, using own initiative, thinking calmly, clearly and laterally; Good written and verbal communication skills – a friendly and professional manner
• Excellent organisational skills;
• Good people skills with ability to interact confidently in person and on the telephone
• Ability to plan and prioritise own workload and use initiative
• Good work ethic with the desire to deliver a high standard of customer service;
• Willingness to learn and implement new processes.

Skills

• Ceramics, based with any ceramic specialism likely to be beneficial.
• Good IT skills are a bonus, including Microsoft Office Word, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Excel.

Health & Safety

• You have a legal duty to take reasonable care of your own health and safety and that of others and you are expected to be familiar with, and adhere to, Giggleswick School’s Health and Safety policy.

School Values

• Ensure your work, communication and approach conforms brand values and style of the school. You will need to be aware and comply with the Giggleswick school rules, policies and procedures at all times, as detailed in the handbook you will be provided with at induction

Health & Safety

You have a legal duty to take reasonable care of your own health and safety and that of others and you are expected to be familiar with, and adhere to, Giggleswick School’s Health and Safety policy.

Equal Opportunities Employer

Giggleswick School is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our employees. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate, or to receive less favourable treatment, on grounds of age, disability, race, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant’s job qualifications, skills, experience, and abilities. Applicants or employees with questions or concerns relating to discrimination for any of the reasons listed above should contact , Human Resources , hr@giggleswick.org.uk

Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy

Giggleswick School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment by complying with the School’s Child Protection Policyand Staff Code of Conduct at all times. If in the course of carrying out your duties you become aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the school, he/she must report any concerns to the school’s designated safeguarding lead, or to the Headmaster. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and The Disclosure and Barring Service.

School Values

Ensure your work, communication and approach conforms brand values and style of the school. You will need to be aware and comply with the Giggleswick school rules, policies and procedures at all times, as detailed in the handbook you will be provided with at induction.