Teacher Of Art

 

Description:

Inspiring and enthusiastic member of staff required to teach A Level Fine Art, and Vocational Art to Level 3. We are

looking for a part-time member of staff (0.8 FTE) with dynamism and a passion for Art to join our growing College.

Applications from ECTs and Teachers in Schools and Sixth Form College sectors are welcome. A full mentoring

programme is arranged to introduce all new staff to sixth form college systems and procedures and to support and

encourage professional development. We are looking for an exceptional candidate to join the team, and inspire our

students. We expect high performance from all our staff and candidates should demonstrate their ability and

suitability to both the role and the culture of the College.

Job Responsibilities
 

1. To work with those teaching within the Department to create an environment in which the aims of the
Department, Curriculum and College can be achieved.

2. To attend regularly meetings of the Department and, when requested, the Curriculum Area, to enable issues

relating to the Department, Curriculum Area and College to be discussed.

3. To assist in the provision of appropriate courses and the promotion of activities to provide for and support the

learning needs of students within the Department.

4. To fulfil one's own responsibilities as a teaching member of the Department, in accordance with the quality

standards of the Department.

5. To promote:
 

i) the Department's contribution to the cross-curricular work in the College

ii) the opportunities offered by the Department to students not taking an examination course.

iii) the use of ICT in the classroom teaching and learning.

6. To work to improve one's professional performance by taking advantage of the department's opportunities to

develop skills and broaden experience and participating in the College's appraisal arrangements.

7. To assist in managing effectively and efficiently the physical resources of the Department. In particular, to:
 

i) consider the use of accommodation and to make recommendations to the Head of Department for its
continued and improved use

ii) suggest suitable items for departmental expenditure

iii) observe the College's health and safety policies and encourage safe working practices.

8. To assist in the arrangements within the Department for the induction of students and monitoring progress,

offering guidance to students where necessary and liaising with parents where appropriate.

9. If required, to be a personal tutor, and subject to timetabling, to meet the responsibilities defined by the College

for personal tutors and be answerable in that context to the Principal.

10. To assist in the arrangements made for students to receive advice on courses in Higher Education and Career

opportunities related to, or progressing from those in the Department, ensuring that references are produced
when requested.

 

11. To assist in the setting up and organisation of College examinations in the subjects covered by the Department
and assisting, where necessary, the Examinations Officer in the supervision of public examinations.

 

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12. To ensure that departmental records are kept up to date. To share in the recording and analysis of internal
examinations, Alps and external examination results and, with the Head of Department, take whatever action is
necessary to sustain and improve performance by students.

13. When necessary and appropriate, to represent the Department at meetings and to publicise the work of the

Department at the various events in the College and its partner schools.

14. To act at all times in accordance with the College's Equality & Diversity policies.

15. To act at all times in accordance with the College's Safeguarding policy. Ensuring the safeguarding of students at

the College, recognising one’s own role in liaison with the designated safeguarding team.

16. To contribute to the safety policies of the College as directed by the Principal and to ensure that Health & Safety

Regulations are observed within the Curriculum Areas and within the College in general.

17. To take part in the training programmes provided by the College and agree to the process of professional reviews.

18. To undertake any other particular duties which may be reasonably assigned to you by the Principal from time to

time.