Teacher of Creative Arts - all specialisms considered

Introduction

Queen Ethelburga’s is an Independent Collegiate of four co-educational schools. Located in North Yorkshire between the towns of York and Harrogate, we offer outstanding facilities and motivated students who join us with a broad range of academic, social and cultural backgrounds. We pride ourselves on being a happy community where students can grow to reach their full potential, both academically and socially. To meet the needs of our students we offer a wide choice of qualifications, a supportive environment and an exciting programme of extra–curricular opportunities, which are underpinned by high quality teaching and learning. The school actively promotes the professional development of its staff through induction, CPD and career development opportunities. 

The postholder will join the department at an exciting time, as co-curricular opportunities are being developed alongside the academic curriculum, providing career development and varied responsibilities. In addition, the opportunity for a departmental management role may be possible for the right candidate.

Main Duties and Responsibilities are as follows

• Deliver subject specific lessons as required, in line with your specialism(s) and the needs of the department

• Provide lunch time, evening and weekend activities and develop the range of opportunities for our students

• Develop provision for, and assist with, the requirements of the numerous productions on site, this includes our annual Gym and Dance show which features cast members from Strictly Come Dancing working alongside our staff and students

• Provide optional 1-2-1 lessons in a variety of disciplines

• Ability to teach across Key Stages 3 – 5 

• Proficient in the use of ICT with the ability to collect, retrieve and process data.

• The ability to use and teach the use of subject specific software, equipment and processes.

• Ability to ensure learners achieve well relative to their prior attainment, making progress which is better than similar learners nationally. 

• Demonstrate excellent planning and organisational skills

• Ability to provide and interpret relevant subject, curriculum or pupil performance information

The Creative Arts Department

The Creative Arts Department comprises a number of key areas, including Drama, Dance, Music, Performing Arts, Design Technology, Fine Art, Fashion, Textiles, Ceramics and Photography. Further specialisms are under development. The ability to offer more than one subject from this range or within the broader creative arts would be of benefit.

Expectations

There are currently 40 x 35 min lessons per week of which 34 are timetabled (please note the school day is under review for September 2019).  There is a regular Saturday morning Academy for the Performing Arts which we are seeking to expand to cover a range of Creative Arts options. The postholder will be expected to offer evening and weekend tuition slots with time in lieu given during the school day. We teach for 34 weeks of the academic year. 

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QE is committed to ensuring a safe environment for its pupils and staff. Applicants will be required to provide proof of identity and undergo the relevant DBS checks for their role. The post holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/he comes into contact will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the Collegiate’s Child Protection Policy and Staff Code of Conduct at all times. If, in the course of carrying out the duties of the post the post holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the school s/he must report any concerns to the Collegiate’s Designated Safeguarding Lead. 

Any personal information you share with us on your application form will be used solely for recruitment purposes. Your details will be held for up to 6 months and destroyed after this time. 

We receive high volumes of applications, due to this if you have not heard from us within two weeks of your application, unfortunately on this occasion your application will not have been successful.

Please note this role will be closed on the 4th April 2019 at 4pm. Interviews to be held the following week.