Art and Design Teacher
- Job Type: Full-time
- Location: Slough
- Working Hours: 8:30 AM to 5:15 PM
- Salary: To Scale
We are seeking a dedicated Art and Design Teacher to join our academic team. The successful candidate will be pivotal in delivering A-Level standard education, preparing students for progression to Higher Education, and fostering a creative learning environment.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Plan and deliver art and design lessons for Year 1 and Year 2 of the A-Level and pre A-Level programme.
- Manage a resource area in Fine Art, ensuring a variety of learning resources and specialist art equipment are available.
- Develop and implement innovative lesson plans, schemes of work, and teaching resources that align with the school's ethos and development plan.
- Conduct accurate assessments of student work, provide constructive feedback, and maintain records of students' progress and development.
- Actively participate in the School's Internal Verification (IV) process to ensure quality and standards.
- Raise student achievement and attainment levels, particularly in portfolio development for university applications.
- Create and maintain a safe, healthy classroom environment conducive to learning.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent in Art and Design.
- Experience in teaching Art and Design at A-Level or equivalent.
- Strong knowledge of the curriculum and portfolio requirements for university applications.
- Ability to plan, prepare, and deliver engaging and effective lessons.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with students, staff, and parents.
- Commitment to continuous professional development and maintaining up-to-date subject knowledge.