Teacher of Art & Photography

Teaching and Learning

• Planning and preparing lessons that are engaging and suitably adapted to the needs of the learners in the class
• Marking and moderating of work according to school guidelines
• Assessing, recording and reporting on the development, progress and attainment of pupils
• Organising and participating in extracurricular activities
• Contributing to the development of the department's provision in and beyond the classroom.
Key Events and Academic Calendar
• To attend parents' evenings, open mornings and where appropriate to the role, or delegated by the DHA, information evenings and other events as required.
• Support relevant outreach events with feeder schools
• Support other key school events, such a performances, extracurricular trips and activities week trips
• Attend all calendared INSET days
  
  The successful candidate will have the following skills, experience and qualities, Committed to deliver outstanding teaching based on exceptional subject and pedagogical knowledge
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues
• Excellent planning, administration and time management skills
• The ability to work to deadlines
Experience:
• Educated to degree level with Qualified Teacher Status or keen to achieve QTS
• A track record of excellent pupil progress and attainment
• Evidence of a commitment to continuing professional development.
Personal Qualities:
• A 'can do' attitude and the willingness to work hard to get things done
• Ambition, energy, enthusiasm and commitment
• Interest in, and a keenness to be involved with, the extra-curricular life of the school
• A confident and caring approach that ensures positive relationships with colleagues, parents & guardians and pupils
• Be able to take the initiative; able to take an idea, developing it through to completion
• Have a good sense of humour and be flexible and adaptable
• Excellent organisation skills
• Excellent verbal and written English skills, an eye for detail
• A proactive worker, who is able to work independently as well as part of a larger team.
  
  An attractive salary & benefits package
Permanent Westonbirt School Westonbirt School is looking for an engaging and talented teacher who has the relevant skills and lived experience as well as a palpable passion for their subject to take on the role of Teacher of Art and Photography. Ideally, the candidate will be capable of teaching up to A Level standard. The successful candidate will be dedicated to providing exceptional learning experiences for their students within and beyond the classroom, and keen to contribute to wider aspects of School life. The position is a part time role for a 0.4 timetable and the role will commence in September 2026. Hours, Salary & Benefits: This is a part time role for a 0.4 timetable Salary: An attractive salary & benefits package will be provided.,
• Defined pension contribution 15%
• Means tested staff discount
• Complementary lunch
• Access to the group's counselling scheme
• Personal accident cover at work
• On site parking
• Pre-paid shopping discount card
• Cycle to work scheme