Teacher of Art & Design in Altrincham

Responsibilities

• Uphold safeguarding commitments and promote the wellbeing of children.
• Promote the Trust’s vision and values to stakeholders including trustees, governors, colleagues, parents and the wider community.
• Comply with all policies, procedures and regulations (Safeguarding, Equal Opportunities, Financial Procedures, Health & Safety, Confidentiality, Data Protection).
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
• Set clear teaching objectives, plan and assess lessons, and use assessment data to inform future planning.
• Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive lessons aligned with the National Curriculum and examination syllabuses for KS3‑5.
• Differentiating learning to meet the needs of all students, including those with special educational needs, disadvantaged, language barriers or very able students.
• Maintain a high standard of discipline, set clear behavioural expectations, and provide a safe, supportive classroom environment.
• Use a variety of teaching methods to keep pupils engaged and to sustain learning momentum.
• Record and monitor pupil progress, provide constructive feedback, and use data to target interventions and set progress targets.
• Prepare and present statutory reports to parents and authorities.
• Participate in examination administration, attendance monitoring and extra‑curricular activities.
• Support and supervise pupils in line with the school’s supervision policy.
• Assist colleagues and cover for absent teachers when required.
• Undertake additional duties as reasonably assigned by the Headteacher.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience teaching Art & Design to Key Stages 3, 4 and 5.
• Strong subject knowledge, passion for art, and a commitment to creative teaching.
• Good knowledge of the National Curriculum and assessment strategies for KS3‑5 art.
• Ability to recognise and support students with special educational needs, including undertaking IEP work where appropriate.
• Excellent communication and classroom management skills.

Benefits & Working Conditions

• Position based at Altrincham College, an over‑subscribed 11‑18 Academy in South Manchester.
• Members of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme with competitive employer contributions.
• Competitive salary on the Teachers’ Main Pay Scale or Upper Pay Scale, commensurate with experience.
• Free on‑site parking and on‑site canteen facilities.
• Staff room with free refreshments.
• Employee Assistance Programme and occupational health and counselling services.
• Professional development and CPD opportunities, including access to NPQ training programmes.
• Collaborative, supportive working environment with senior leadership and governing bodies.
• Opportunity to join a community that values equality, diversity, and inclusion.

The Trust is an equal‑opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to gender, race, age, disability or any other protected characteristic. Only applicants with Qualified Teacher Status will be considered for teaching posts. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.