The Teacher of Art joins the Art & Design Department at The Milton Keynes Academy on maternity cover. The post teaches Art across KS3 and KS4, contributes to KS3 Design & Technology, and supports students' creative and academic progress through engaging lessons. It is a 32.5-hour, Monday-to-Friday role, with working hours of 8:25am to 3:25pm, in a collaborative department delivering the OCR Art & Design GCSE. Applicants need QTS and an Art-related degree; appointment is subject to enhanced DBS, barred-list and reference checks.
What the job involves
- Teach Art at KS3 and KS4 at The Milton Keynes Academy
- Contribute to the delivery of Design & Technology at KS3
- Deliver engaging lessons across artistic processes, techniques, materials and cultural influences
- Teach the OCR Art & Design GCSE specification
- Develop students' artistic skills, creativity, confidence and progress
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to share expertise and develop teaching practice
- Contribute to the ongoing development and enrichment of the curriculum
- Help maintain a safe environment and promote the welfare of children and young people
Qualifications
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- A degree with significant Art-related content
Experience
- A record of good or outstanding classroom practice, or the potential to achieve it
Skills & knowledge
- Understanding of the National Curriculum and effective teaching and learning strategies
- Skill in using assessment, feedback and data to support student progress
- Strong communication, literacy, numeracy and ICT skills
- Ability to motivate, challenge and support students of different abilities and backgrounds, with high expectations for all
- Collaborative working with colleagues, parents and external partners
- Reflective practice, commitment to professional development and willingness to share best practice
Checks & eligibility
- Online checks for shortlisted candidates before interview
- Enhanced DBS check
- Separate Barred List Check
- References
- Prohibition from teaching search where appropriate
Other
- Passion for teaching Art and Design and inspiring creativity in young people
- Commitment to diversity, dignity and equality, and contributing to the wider academy
What's offered
- Bespoke induction
- Ongoing professional development
- Career progression pathways
Teacher of Art (Maternity Cover) in Milton Keynes employer: Bidvane
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