Teacher of Art
Surbiton High School
Surbiton, Surrey
- Expired
- Salary:
- United Learning Pay Scale
- Job type:
- Full Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- January 2018/February 2018
- Apply by:
- 30 October 2017
Job overview
Job Purpose: To inspire, encourage and empower our students to achieve their very best in the subject of Art
Reporting Line: Director of Art
Key Responsibilities:
- Possess and maintain a deep and secure knowledge of your subject and the pedagogy associated with its teaching.
- Deliver KS3 lessons in particular
- Create a challenging and stimulating classroom climate that will motivate pupils to learn, think independently, take risks, empathise with others, and perform to the best of their abilities.
- Be aware of the learning needs of the pupils you teach and ensure that each pupil is given every opportunity to fulfil his/her potential.
- Undertake the preparation, marking and report writing, in line with the School policies, required to ensure that pupils achieve the highest possible standards
- Contribute, as appropriate, to departmental policies, schemes of work, digital learning and other resources as well as development planning.
- Participate in the annual performance review, appraisal and development programme.
The successful candidate will be likely to fit the following profile:
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Good Honours degree
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A postgraduate teaching qualification (QTS desirable but not essential)
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Primary trained teachers with a specialism in Art are welcome to apply
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Evidence of further relevant professional development would be an advantage
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A proven track record of delivering on academic performance
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Evidence of successful, inspiring and innovative teaching at all levels
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Experience of leading and collaborating with colleagues
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Ability to communicate concisely and sensitively, both orally and in writing, to a variety of audiences
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Contribute, as appropriate, to departmental policies, schemes of work, digital learning and other resources as well as development planning.
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High levels of personal and professional integrity and an ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality
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High standards of personal presence and presentation and attention to detail
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Ability to communicate concisely and sensitively, both orally and in writing, to a variety of audiences
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A team player with leadership qualities
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Positive, enthusiastic and energetic approach to life
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Committed to the Surbiton High School’s ethos
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Committed to professional development and show a willingness to undertake appropriate training for this role
Please note that the School reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.
For any queries relating to the role or your application, please email recruitment@surbitonhigh.com
To Apply
Please apply online by clicking on the following link: https://unitedlearning.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/1039709
Closing date: 8:00am, Monday 30 October 2017
Interviews to be held week commencing: 30 October 2017
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About Surbiton High School
- Surbiton High School
- 13-15 Surbiton Crescent, Kingston upon Thames
- Surrey
- KT1 2JT
- United Kingdom
Surbiton High School aims to inspire, encourage and empower its staff and pupils to be the very best they can be.
We are a school where a passion and energy abound, a school with a real heart and soul, where we look beyond the A* to offer a breadth of opportunity which allows every pupil to flourish and every staff member to develop and succeed.
Surbiton High School is a school “brimming with energy and joie de vivre.” (ISI Inspection Report). We pride ourselves on being an extraordinary community where people matter, results count and where a passion for excellence drives everything we do. We feed our pupils’ minds, but we also care passionately about their character development and happiness. Our approach to education means that Surbiton High School pupils achieve the very best exam results and are also compassionate, authentic young people with strong values, keen to make a positive difference in the world.
Our inspirational staff are dedicated to delivering a rich curriculum and programme of co-curricular activities which challenge our pupils to explore ideas for themselves. Whether engaged in learning in the classroom, or through musical, artistic, sporting, enterprise or charitable activities, our pupils are constantly encouraged to connect with the wider world and embrace new experiences to build their confidence. All staff are expected and encouraged to play a full part in the academic, co-curricular and pastoral life of the School.
At Surbiton High School, we aim to bring out the ‘Best in Everyone’, and this resonates in the investment that we make in our colleagues. We recognise the importance of continuous learning and training and the School has a senior member of staff dedicated to supporting continuing professional development. We have a comprehensive whole School and individual INSET programme in place, including support for School Direct trainees as well as Newly Qualified Teachers (in our role as a regional NQT induction centre).
We actively encourage our staff to continue to develop their own expertise in the classroom and support their professional development through coaching and mentoring alongside professional qualifications such as: NPQML, NPQSL and MA courses in educational leadership. The School has a clearly developed leadership structure, offering extensive opportunities for career development and progression, including Heads of Department (Including Deputies) and Heads of Year (including Deputies) as well as Co-ordinators with specific responsibilities such as: Gifted and Talented, Oxbridge, Duke of Edinburgh and Expeditions.
Surbiton High School has approximately 1600 pupils aged between 4 and 18. Our Preparatory Schools are divided into the Girls’ Preparatory School and Boys’ Preparatory School, and the Senior School is girls only from age 11 upwards.
We are looking for applicants who are passionate about inspiring, encouraging and empowering our pupils and working with us to become the number one school of choice in South West London.
Principal
Rebecca Glover
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