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Teacher of Art and Design (Part time)

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Teacheroo

Sep 18

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Education & Teaching
    Creative Arts & Fashion
  • Edinburgh

AI generated summary

  • You must be GTCS registered, hold an honours degree relevant to Art and Design, have teaching experience up to Higher level, and demonstrate excellent communication and organizational skills.
  • You will plan and teach lessons, assess student progress, engage with the curriculum, complete administrative tasks, pursue professional development, and uphold the school's image.

Requirements

  • GTCS registered (or ability to be) with an appropriate degree and relevant teaching qualifications to be able to teach from P7 up to a minimum of Higher Art and Design
  • Honours degree relevant to the teaching aspects of the role
  • The ability to communicate concepts in Art, Design and Photography in an articulate, positive and sensitive way
  • The ability to use a variety of teaching strategies to engage and challenge students of all abilities
  • A deep subject knowledge and the ability to communicate it
  • Excellent organisational and communication skills
  • Be able to work as part of a team as well as under their own initiative
  • Be proactive and imaginative in developing new ideas and resources as well as flexible in adapting to curriculum changes
  • The ideal candidate will have experience of teaching Art & Design to Higher level
  • Proficiency in a range of Art and Design media
  • It is desirable but not essential that the candidate has experience of teaching Photography at either Higher or GCSE level
  • Be willing to get involved in the wider life of the school and participate in the co-curricular programme
  • Be committed to and fully conversant with the safeguarding, child protection and pastoral care responsibilities required of all teachers
  • Be able to demonstrate the School's values in their day to day working life

Responsibilities

  • To plan, prepare and teach lessons to all assigned pupils according to their educational needs.
  • To assess, record and report on the progress of the pupils within the guidelines written in the Staff Handbook.
  • To engage with the wider School Curriculum in a manner which is consistent with the ethos of the School.
  • To carry out such administrative and other routine tasks as are outlined in the Staff Handbook.
  • To demonstrate a commitment to both individual professional development and to the developing curriculum in the School.
  • To carry out any other duties and to assume any other responsibilities as the Rector shall from time to time reasonably request.
  • To be conscious at all times of the importance of the external image of the School and to act in a professional and constructive manner with pupils, parents and external agencies.

FAQs

What is the role of the Teacher of Art and Design?

The Teacher of Art and Design will plan, prepare, and teach lessons to assigned pupils, assess and report on their progress, engage with the wider School Curriculum, carry out administrative tasks, and demonstrate a commitment to professional development.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates must be GTCS registered (or able to be), possess an appropriate degree, and have relevant teaching qualifications to teach from P7 up to a minimum of Higher Art and Design.

What subjects will the successful candidate be teaching?

The successful candidate will teach Art and Design, which includes a variety of media, and may also include Photography at either Higher or GCSE level.

Is experience in teaching necessary for this position?

Yes, the ideal candidate should have experience of teaching Art and Design to Higher level, and experience in teaching Photography is desirable but not essential.

What is the structure of the Art and Design Department?

The department consists of three teaching staff: the head of department, an art technician, and an artist in residence, all of whom encourage independent creativity and confidence in pupils.

How does the school support professional development for teachers?

The school encourages professional development through both internal training and outside courses, allowing staff to continue developing their subject knowledge and skills.

Are there opportunities for extracurricular involvement?

Yes, the successful candidate will be expected to get involved in the wider life of the school and participate in the co-curricular programme.

What kind of facilities does the Art and Design department have?

The department boasts excellent facilities and studio classrooms, with resources for printmaking, ceramics, photography, graphic design, and film making.

Is there any support for new ideas and resources in teaching?

Yes, the school encourages proactive and imaginative approaches in developing new ideas and resources, as well as flexibility in adapting to curriculum changes.

What benefits are included in the reward package?

The benefits package includes a generous Defined Contribution Pension Scheme, access to an onsite gym, Employee Assistance Programme, Employee Benefits Programme, fee discounts, and a three-course lunch provided during term time.

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Education
Industry
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Employees
2020
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