TEACHER OF DIGITAL MEDIA AND PHOTOGRAPHY PART TIME 0.5

TEACHER OF DIGITAL MEDIA AND PHOTOGRAPHY (0.5 PART-TIME)
JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:  TEACHER OF DIGITAL MEDIA AND PHOTOGRAPHY PART TIME 0.5

Responsible to:  Head of Art

Main Purpose:  To teach Digital Media and Photography throughout the Senior School.

Safeguarding of Children

Safeguarding the welfare of children is of the highest priority to Sedbergh School. Every employee of the

School has a responsibility to:

•  Protect children from abuse

•  Be aware of the School’s safeguarding procedures

•  Know how to access and implement the required procedures

•  Keep a sufficient record of any significant complaint, conversation or event

•  Report any matters of concern to the Designated Safeguarding Lead

•  Attend annual in-service training provided by the School

Roles and Responsibilities:

The successful applicant will be expected to teach Digital Media, Photography and Art from Year 9 to Year
13. The following roles are expected:

•  To teach Years 9 -13 in the Digital Media, Photography and Art Department
•  To teach high quality, inspirational lessons that enable and encourage all pupils to fulfil their potential.
•  To support pupils by offering extra help to those who need it.
•  To ensure pupils receive regular feedback through verbal and written feedback.
•  To contribute to the running of the Department, under the leadership of the Head of Department.
•  To ensure school policies and procedures are followed.
•  Be responsible for writing academic reports to inform parents and pupils of progress.
•  To ensure a regular commitment to professional development.
•  To act as a role model to pupils, modelling the school values and maintaining those expectations in the

classroom.

•  To set assessments and prepare pupils for public exams, under the direction of the Head of Department.

•  To  maintain  high  standards  of  behaviour  and  conduct,  awarding  and  recording  merits  and  academic

concerns as appropriate.

•  Will work in a collegiate manner, supporting colleagues and pupils.
•  Ensure that they maintain up to date knowledge of the latest CPD developments through engagement
with the school’s teaching and learning group and information, and the completion of CPD as directed
by the Head of Department.

•  To provide clear structure for lessons. To ensure appropriate pace, differentiation and engagement for

all pupils.

•  To ensure a safe learning environment for all pupils.
•  Evidence positive action to improve the quality of teaching and learning
•

Inspire  confidence  in  their  pupils,  through  constructive  feedback  and  support,  to  raise  educational
standards and ambition.

•  High standards of professional manner, dress and conduct should be always met.
•  Professional communication between pupils, parents and colleagues should be upheld.
•  Maintain regular communication with tutors, HSMS and the SMT, using the school rewards and sanctions

system.

The role offers great opportunities for personal and professional development in a School that aspires to be
the market leader in all areas of Boarding School life. A proactive attitude to INSET training is encouraged
and supported by the School.

Other Duties:

The successful candidate would be expected to contribute to the pastoral life of the School as a Resident or
Non-Resident Tutor in one of the nine Boarding Houses. They would also be responsible for the delivery of
PSHE to their tutor group.

There is also a strong expectation that the successful candidate will participate fully in the School’s extensive
extracurricular  activity  programme,  which  embraces  all  talents.  The  School  has  a  national  reputation  for
Sports  and  because  of  our  natural  environment,  candidates  with  Outdoor  Education  experience  and
qualifications would be very welcome. We are keen however to support areas of individual interest with staff,
therefore  please  state  extra-curricular  experience  and
interest  within  the  application  process.
Accommodation may be available in conjunction with residential boarding duties.

The Art and Digital Media Department

The Art and Digital Media Department is one of the most vibrant and dynamic departments at Sedbergh
School, with thriving numbers and outstanding results. The Department aims to encourage pupils’
imaginative and perceptual abilities, by visual and tactile means, developing skills in a variety of media
through experimentation and innovation for each individual to fulfil their potential for communication
visually. To achieve this end an environment is created in the classroom which is both stimulating and
enjoyable.
All pupils study Art in Year 9, exploring different aspects of the subject through a carousel timetable. In Year
10, pupils may choose GCSE Art & Design (AQA) or GCSE Photography (AQA). At A Level, pupils may choose
A Level Art & Design (AQA) or Digital Media (Cambridge International).

Curriculum

Digital Media
We follow the Cambridge Internationals Specification. Pupils learn how to create films, animations as well
as develop their skills in photography using both digital and traditional methods. Knowledge of either
Photoshop or light room are essential. There are three components which make up the A Level course.
Components 1 and 2 are taught in year 12. These results from these two components combined allow for
pupils to achieve an AS Level. The third component is delivered in year 13 allowing pupils to achieve an A-
Level (AS grades become 50% of the total mark and C3 marks contributing to 50% of the overall grade).
Pupils are encouraged to have their own camera and laptop.

Photography
We follow the AQA art and design specification. Pupils are expected to complete 2 portfolio projects across
the two-year course. (60% of the grade) the additional 40% is derived from the externally set assignment
which is rolled out in year 11. Pupils study a range of skills and techniques using traditional dark room
methods as well as digital methods. The pupils learn about the history of photography and experience a
vast range of techniques during the course. Including pin hole photography.

The Department is well-resourced, with specialist teachers and dedicated teaching rooms. Student
numbers have increased rapidly in recent years. The enthusiasm demonstrated by the Department’s staff is
infectious, and many pupils regularly attend optional Open Sessions on activities afternoons and at the
weekend. There are currently two Teachers of Art, Photography and Digital Media.

The School operates a two week timetable with lessons lasting for 55 minutes in the morning and 50 in the
afternoon. There are three lessons on a Saturday morning. The role would be for a 0.5 full-time Equivalent
teacher. This would comprise 22 periods of teaching out of a 45-period normal allocation on our two-week
timetable.

Facilities
The Department consists of three Art Studios, including a dark room, a dedicated pottery room, and a
whole world outside the classroom of inspirational natural landscapes. There is also a well-stocked library
area which pupils use for private study.

Health and Safety + Safeguarding:

All staff should be aware of the school’s health and safety policy and implement it as appropriate.

All staff employed by Sedbergh School are expected to take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding
the welfare of children and young persons for whom they are responsible or with whom they come into
contact.

These roles and responsibilities provide a framework for the role and should not be regarded as a
definitive list.  Other reasonable duties may be required consistent with the level of this post.

Sedbergh School is committed to safeguarding & protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be
willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers
and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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