Art Teacher in City of Westminster

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and teach well-structured, differentiated lessons that are aligned to the agreed curriculum and cultivate every student's artistic curiosity.
• Set high expectations so that all students are inspired, motivated and challenged to reach their full potential, and in doing so meet their progress and attainment targets.
• Use well-selected and safe practical work to help students understand Art concepts.
• Use data to inform teaching and learning, identify areas for intervention and provide feedback to students, staff and families in order to promote progress and outcomes.
• Manage behaviour effectively to create a safe, respectful and nurturing environment so that students can focus on learning.
• Work collaboratively with both school and network colleagues as a committed team member, building successful, high-performing teams.
• Participate actively throughout the network by attending relevant meetings and, as appropriate, delivering network-wide training and initiatives.
• Work with colleagues, students and families to develop a strong school community.

Academy Culture

• Support the Executive Principal and other strategic leaders in fostering a strong sense of Academy community and ethos, aligned to the Academy values, among both staff and students.
• Support the academy's vision by contributing to the development and implementation of policies, practices and procedures.
• Help create a strong academy community, characterised by consistent, orderly behaviour and caring, respectful relationships.
• Support and work in collaboration with colleagues and other professionals in and beyond the school, covering lessons and providing other support as required.
• Be aligned with Ark's high aspirations and high expectations of self and others.

Extra-Curricular

• Participate in and/or create extra-curricular art activities and trips.
• Contribute to the Performing Arts faculty (art for school productions, etc.).

Other Responsibilities

• Undertake, and when required, deliver or be part of the appraisal system and relevant training and professional development.
• Undertake any other responsibilities directed by the Executive Principal and ALT members.
• Commit to equality of opportunity and the safeguarding and welfare of all students.
• Show willingness to undertake training.
• Offer enrichment opportunities that stretch and challenge.
• Work closely with the SEN department so that low-attaining students are supported in making rapid and sustained progress.

Role Review

This job description sets out the main duties of the post at the time of drafting. It is not an exhaustive list. These responsibilities will be discussed annually as part of the post holder's annual performance review and are subject to change. The duties may be altered at any time in consultation with the post holder, subject to the Executive Principal's approval.

Diversity and Inclusion

We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where staff and students can do their best work and achieve their full potential. Ark commits to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. All employees are required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and disclose any unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings.

Benefits

• Salaries 2.5% higher than the main pay scale.
• Twice as many training days as standard.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Access to Ark rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers.
• Interest-free loans – up to £5,000 available for season tickets or purchasing a bicycle.
• Gym discounts – offering up to 40% off.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of support services.