Title of post: Art Teacher
Relationships: Reporting to the Head of Art, the Art Teacher will engage with pupils, other staff, parents, governors and external contacts.
Fundamental Task: To provide high-quality Art teaching, learning and assessment from Year 3 to Year 11.
Main Responsibilities: Will include, but will not be limited to:
Teaching and Learning
• Inspire children, teachers and parents and instill a love of the richness & diversity of Art.
Make themselves aware of the school’s SEND Policy and procedures for identification, monitoring and supporting pupils with SEND.
• Provide effective learning opportunities for all pupils by responding to their diverse needs.
Plan appropriately to meet the needs of all pupils through adaptive teaching.
Set suitable learning challenges.
Identify and support pupils in working towards attaining Art Scholarships at 11+ and 13+.
Be able to set clear targets, based on prior attainment, for pupils’ learning.
Provide a stimulating classroom environment, where resources can be accessed appropriately by all pupils.
Keep appropriate and efficient records, integrating formative and summative assessment into weekly and termly planning.
Report to parents on the development, progress and attainment of pupils.
Participate in meetings which relate to the school's management, curriculum, administration or organization.
Communicate and co-operate with specialists from outside agencies.
Contribute to any curriculum or scheme of work review for art and design.
Communicate and consult with parents and children on a regular basis about progress and development and attainment of pupils.
Monitor progress through observation or scrutiny of work and liaise with Senior Management on action needed.
Maintain an attractive and stimulating classroom environment and contribute to displays in the whole school.
Pastoral
Maintain good order and discipline amongst pupils, in accordance with the school's behaviour policy.
Taking part in the pastoral life of the school as a form tutor.
• Contributing to the PSHE programme.
Fulfil safeguarding responsibilities as outlined in the School’s Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy.
Extra Curricular
Contributing to the extra-curricular life of the school through the Enrichment Programme or other appropriate commitment.
Run/supervise at least one club or prep per week and such other activities as the Head shall consider necessary from time to time and as are within the Teacher’s reasonable capabilities.
General Duties
Duties will be reflective of the expectations of a Holme Grange teacher:
• Attend one school staff meeting each week as part of expected school commitments.
Provide supervision at agreed lunch, play, break times and gate duty as party of a rota to ensure adequate supervision and care of pupils at all times.
• Work as an individual and as a member of a team with high professional standards.
Implement all agreed school policies and guidelines.
Provide a stimulating learning environment, where resources and learning can be accessed appropriately.
Keep up to date through reading and attending INSET courses and by developing links with sources of expertise outside the school.
Participate in the performance management system for the appraisal of their own performance.
Take steps to ensure current practice is continually improving.
Keep abreast of changes in education.
Support initiatives decided by the Headteacher and staff.
Implement all agreed school policies and guidelines.
Please note that this Job Description is not exhaustive; duties may be amended to reflect the evolving nature of the role and the needs of Holme Grange School.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
| Essential | Desirable | |
| Qualifications | High Class Honours Degree in a related subjectQualified Teacher Status | |
| Experience | The Teacher should have experience ofteaching Art ideally to GCSE levelExperience of providing relevant,differentiated and inspired teaching for allpupils | Ability to teach Textiles from Year 3Evidence of working in partnership withparents. |
| Knowledge andunderstanding | A sound understanding of Health and SafetyissuesThe capacity to inspire pupils of all abilitiesand enhance pupil learningThe ability to demonstrate effective teachingand learning strategies across the age andability rangeProven communication and interpersonalskillsHigh level of literacy, attention to detail andability to use initiativeEmpathy for pupils, parents, staff and thecommunityCommitted to continual personal andprofessional developmentHigh order administrative skills, effectivelymanages deadlines | In addition, the Teacher might also haveknowledge and understanding of:The preparation and administration of 11+and 13+ examinations;Links between feeder primary andsecondary schools, and links to education16+ |
| Skills | The Teacher will be able to:Promote the school's aims positively, and useeffective strategies to monitor motivationand morale;Develop good personal relationships within ateam;Inspire pupils of all abilities and enhance pupillearning; | In addition, the Teacher might also be ableto:Develop strategies for creating communitylinks.Contribute to programme for Art Scholars. |
| characteristics | pupils, parents, governors and the community; High order administrative skills, effectively manages commitments and deadlines ICT competence and willingness to learn and use new technologies Works collaboratively and supportively with colleagues within school and those in other organisations Respects and values the different experiences, ideas and backgrounds others can bring to | |
| Personal | work and to teams Ability to motivate and encourage participation in activities both inside and outside the classroom and a willingness to take part in / organise trips and visits | |
| School | A generosity of spirit and a willingness to contribute to the extra-curricular life of the | |
| pupils. | Good communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively especially with | |
| plan ahead. | Good Inter-personal skills. The ability to prioritise time effectively and to | |
| Confidence with the ability to motivate others, | ||
| particularly pupils. Self-awareness and presence. | ||
| Commitment, enthusiasm, integrity and | ||
| reliability. | ||
| Flexibility and a willingness to learn. | ||
| The ability to work as a member of a team. | ||
| Caring, kind and approachable, especially in | ||
| relation to pupils. | ||
| Positive and optimistic. |