Teacher of Art and Photography
West Somerset College
Somerset
- Expired
- Salary:
- Qualified Teacher’s Pay Spine
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st September 2020
- Apply by:
- 18 March 2020
Job overview
West Somerset College is an all-inclusive College catering for 13 to 18 year olds, situated on the edge of Exmoor National Park.
Job Reference Number: WSCTAP
Qualified Teacher’s Pay Spine
Full time, permanent
Preferred start: 1st September 2020
This is an exciting opportunity to join a Trust whose culture and activity are driven by the core belief that every child should achieve their potential.
We are looking for an outstanding classroom teacher with the ability to teach Art and Photography to KS4 and KS5. This will be a fantastic opportunity to be a part of a strong and rapidly growing department, teaching primarily fine art at GCSE level and some art and photography at Key stage 5. The candidate will need strong subject knowledge in fine art and experience with photography would also be beneficial. They will need to be very able in drawing, painting and print-making amongst other fine art practices.
Experience teaching GCSE fine art is essential as you will need to have the ability to inspire and develop both staff and students in order to raise standards and maximise potential in this area. Experience teaching photography and with Photoshop style software and in using a digital SLR camera would also be very beneficial. You will need to be either an outstanding classroom practitioner already, or an NQT that can demonstrate the potential to become outstanding quickly, with a commitment to continuous professional development.
You need to have the ability to inspire and develop both staff and students in order to raise standards and maximise potential.
Further details and an application pack can be found in ‘Vacancies’ in the ‘Information’ section at:
Closing date for applications: Midday, Friday 20th March 2020
West Somerset College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. Our mission is that all children achieve. A criminal disclosure check will be requested for any applicant who is offered a position.
About West Somerset College
Bridgwater College Trust is a Multi Academy Trust supporting Bridgwater College Academy, Brymore Academy, Hamp Academy, Otterhampton Primary School and West Somerset College.
The West Somerset College is the only secondary school serving the district of West Somerset. Our 660 square kilometers catchment area includes two-thirds of the Exmoor National Park and part of the Quantock Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty as well as the coastal towns of Minehead and Watchet. This is a sparsely-populated rural area, with obvious attractions to lovers of the countryside and outdoor activities.
WSC Vision
At West Somerset College we deliver for our students the knowledge, skills and opportunity to realise success. We foster an ethic of excellence, encouraging our students to do their best at all times.
At West Somerset College we recognise the importance of placing knowledge at the centre of our curriculum. Our students use knowledge wisely, allowing them to go forward into the world making significant contributions and enriching our community.
At West Somerset College we promote respect and we are always respectful of others’ opinions and beliefs. We nurture ambition and encourage our students to take pride in the contributions they make.
At West Somerset College we encompass inclusivity. We celebrate and learn from the best of human achievement and we encourage our students to understand that they are the history yet to be written.
At West Somerset College we recognise the wonder and importance of learning. We also recognise that learning is challenging and that success requires the determination to succeed and the willingness to make mistakes and learn from them.
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