Teacher of Art

Teacher of Art and Design

Part-time: 6 hours per week: Monday & Thursday mornings, till Easter

Main Scale MPS/UPS

Closing Date: As appropriate to applications received

Interview Date: As appropriate to applications received

Start Date: October 2018

Tarleton Academy is a vibrant and ambitious school with a culture of high expectations. An exciting opportunity has arisen at Tarleton Academy to become part of a highly successful and popular Art department. We are seeking to appoint a confident, creative and enthusiastic Art teacher to contribute fully to the future development of the Art Department, teaching year 7 and 8. The successful candidate will join a forward thinking team within the Creative Faculty, with a relentless focus upon raising achievement and engagement in learning. 

To be successful, you will:

· Have the capacity to raise attainment through motivating and inspiring students

· Help foster a culture of high expectations and achievement within the department

· Have drive, enthusiasm, warmth and humour

· Love the subject

· Work as a team with total commitment to developing an innovative and creative curriculum

· Have experience of teaching Art at KS3

As a teacher in the Faculty you will be involved in reviewing and developing schemes of work and resources, addressing gaps in attainment of underachieving students and ensuring progression for the classes you teach. 

Candidates should ensure that they and their referees are easily contactable, with the correct phone number and email address and able to reply promptly if references are requested.

Prospective candidates are welcome to contact the school for a tour prior to the final application please contact Mrs S Rooney, PA to Headteacher, at s.rooney@tarletonacademy.org to organise a tour. 

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.