Teacher of Art & Design (part-time)
King's Rochester
Rochester, Kent
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 5 May 2018
Job overview
King’s Rochester is offering an exciting opportunity for an exceptional Teacher of Art & Design to join an extraordinarily high achieving Art and Design Department on a part-time basis (0.4 FTE). In recent years the Department has achieved better than 80% A* to A at A level and GCSE and has been placed in the top 5% of Art Departments in the country for Value Added.
The candidate will be a highly motivated, inspiring and engaging teacher able to teach pupils throughout GCSE and A level as well as Key Stages 2 and 3 with a PGCE alongside a degree in Art or Design. The syllabus is driven by an emphasis on academic drawing hence, you will need to be able to evidence your ability of teaching in this area. Previous training and knowledge of Graphic Design and/or ceramics would be advantageous.
The Department strives to get the best from its pupils and teaching staff and you will need to be able to demonstrate your commitment to developing your subject knowledge and furthering your professional development.
This is an incredible opportunity for the right candidate.
Attached documents
About King's Rochester
King’s Rochester is a mixed, non-selective, Church of England, all-through school with nursery classes and sixth form situated in Rochester, Kent. It is an independent school with boarding provision and an associate member of the Woodard Foundation. A smaller than average school, King’s Rochester provides 800 places for nursery, preparatory, senior and sixth-form students between the ages of 3 and 18 when fully subscribed.
The oldest choir school and the second oldest school in the world, King’s Rochester has roots dating back to the founding of Rochester Cathedral in the year 604 AD. King Henry VIII refounded the school in 1542.
Principal
Benjamin Charles
Values and vision
King’s Rochester works hard to be a community that enables individuals to flourish. The school ethos is based in tradition, but teachers also focus on preparing students to become responsible citizens of the modern world. The school is rooted in the Christian faith, instilling moral values and self-discipline alongside aspiration and self-confidence.
ISI report
“The pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is excellent. Pupils demonstrate mutual respect, a strong sense of fairness and excellent behaviour. There is an easy mix of the different cultures within the school. Pupils develop well in knowledge, skills and understanding. Some more able pupils achieve excellent standards in activities, for example in music, individually in sports, and in the performing arts.”
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