Teacher of Art

Tes is supporting the appointment of a Teacher of Art to join a Academy based in Portsmouth.

Please note the school is now shut for the summer so they will be unable to contact candidates until September, if your circumstances change after your application or if you have any queries please contact recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk 

Teacher of Art

(Applications from ECTs welcome) 

Salary: £27,186 - £42,192

Start date: January 2023 or sooner

Contract: Full Time/Permanent

Interview: TBC

They require a Teacher of Art to join the academy. You will be joining their team of creative, supportive and dynamic staff.

Art and Design is a vibrant and forward-thinking department located in bright purpose-built rooms in the new Aspire building. It has grown in popularity recently and currently offers Art and Design, Photography and Ceramics. The department is supported by a HLTA. 

The academy is on a journey to becoming a “Microsoft Showcase School” due to their approach to digital learning. The academy has launched a one:one device policy, so every child in Year 7 has their own laptop, and they are particular interested in finding teachers who have experience of, or would like to develop experience of, teaching with technology. 

It is an exciting time to be joining the hardworking and committed staff at the academy, their brand new Aspire building launched in September 2020 boasting excellent facilities and panoramic views of the city, as well as additional refurbishment in the existing building. 

“Leaders have dramatically improved the quality of teaching, learning and assessment… consequently, the quality of teaching, learning and assessment is consistently good and continues to improve.” – Ofsted, April 2017

The Academy is focused on providing an inclusive education for all children and ensuring that every child has access to the same opportunities. The academy’s vision and ethos is rooted in developing aspirational and self-reflective learners who are able to think for themselves and be valuable members of their community. They offer a broad and balanced curriculum in both KS3 and 4, placing significant importance on cultural capital alongside academic achievement.

What you’ll need to succeed: 

• Be a qualified teacher of art and able to deliver to KS3 & KS4, including being flexible with materials and media, or willing to learn (eg photography, ceramics)    
• Be passionate about teaching and learning and have a positive outlook?and excellent interpersonal skills    
• Good or Outstanding classroom practice with high expectations for achievements and behaviour?    
• Be able to plan and deliver a creative and stimulating curriculum, both in the physical and digital classrooms    
• High expectations for yourself and the students? to ensure that all of their students achieve their very best    
• An aspiring leader of learning and happy to grasp exciting CPD opportunities ?    
• Contribute to the values, ethos and the development of their schools 

 What their Trust will offer you: 

• Minimum starting salary £27,186 for all ECTs      
• Revised Teacher Payscale to retain and reward excellent teachers      
• A state of the art new building with fantastic facilities to house, art, music drama and humanities.        
• With an outstanding Leadership and Management team, they are focused on providing their staff with bespoke CPD tailored to the stage they are at in their career.      
• The opportunity to work with happy and well behaved children who are excited about learning and work with parents who are supportive of their school values and ethos.       
• Vast support network from senior leaders and other teachers within the school and their Trust to help you deliver outstanding teaching and learning through resources, mentoring and school visits.      
• They place a strong emphasis on “Wellbeing for Staff” here at the academy and were proud to previously receive the Wellbeing award at the Teach Portsmouth Awards.      
• Benefit from an internationally accredited pedagogy approach to thinking and learning, which has been proven to enhance classroom practice      
• Excellent CPD opportunities including their Early career, Middle and Senior Leadership programmes      
• As an accredited Chartered Teacher organisation you can become a recognised Charted Teacher          
• A 24/7 employee assistance programme which provides counselling and support / advice on a wide array of areas      
• Free parking in their staff car park

All applicants need to have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for the role.

By applying to this job advertisement, you are providing consent for the Tes Recruitment team to propose and discuss your application with the employer.

Tes Recruitment Services (UK) represent Schools and Academies across the globe, supporting them to secure a great teacher/leader for every role. 

To learn more about this role please email managedrecruit@tes.com for an information pack that includes school name, role specifics and context. 

Please include REF: MM1679762 in the email subject line.