About Liberty Woodland School Sixth Form
Liberty Woodland School is opening an exciting new Sixth Form in September 2027, extending our IB provision into post-16 education.
Our Sixth Form will combine strong academic outcomes with the development of independent, thoughtful and capable young adults. We aim to provide students with a highly personalised experience in which they are well known, appropriately challenged and prepared for university, apprenticeships and the wider world.
As a new and growing Sixth Form, we are seeking enthusiastic, knowledgeable and adaptable teachers who are excited by the opportunity to help establish and shape our IB Diploma Programme (DP) provision.
The Role
We are seeking an excellent part-time Visual Arts teacher to join our new Sixth Form from June 2027, with responsibility for delivering IB Diploma Programme Visual Arts.
The successful candidate will be a passionate and accomplished Art educator who can inspire students to develop as confident, independent and reflective artists.
They will support students in exploring a wide range of artistic practices, media, techniques and ideas while developing their ability to research, experiment, create, refine and critically evaluate their own work and the work of others.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach at Standard Level and/or Higher Level according to student choices and the needs of the Sixth Form.
The exact teaching allocation and part-time commitment will be determined by student numbers and the successful candidate's qualifications and experience.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who would enjoy helping to shape a new Sixth Form and establish its Visual Arts provision from the outset.
Key Responsibilities
Teaching and Learning
The successful candidate will:
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Plan and deliver high-quality, engaging Visual Arts lessons that meet the requirements of the IB Diploma Programme.
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Teach Visual Arts at Standard Level and/or Higher Level as required.
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Develop students' technical, conceptual, creative and critical skills.
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Encourage students to experiment confidently with a range of materials, processes, techniques and artistic approaches.
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Support students in developing an individual artistic voice and increasingly independent creative practice.
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Develop students' ability to research, analyse, interpret and evaluate art from different cultures, contexts, periods and traditions.
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Encourage students to make meaningful connections between their own artistic practice and the work of other artists.
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Create opportunities for sustained inquiry, experimentation, reflection and refinement.
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Encourage appropriate risk-taking, creativity and originality.
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Maintain high academic and creative expectations while providing appropriate support and challenge for individual students.
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Use assessment effectively to identify strengths, areas for development and appropriate next steps.
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Provide regular, constructive feedback that enables students to develop their work.
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Prepare students effectively for all DP Visual Arts assessment requirements.
IB Diploma Programme Visual Arts
The successful candidate will:
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Develop and maintain a detailed understanding of the requirements and assessment practices of IB Diploma Programme Visual Arts.
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Plan and teach in accordance with the current IB Visual Arts subject guide.
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Ensure that students experience an appropriate balance of art-making, research, investigation, experimentation, reflection and critical analysis.
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Support students in developing coherent bodies of work that demonstrate increasing independence and artistic intention.
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Encourage students to explore a broad range of artists, movements, cultures and artistic traditions.
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Develop students' understanding of how social, cultural, historical and personal contexts influence artistic practice.
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Encourage students to investigate connections between art, identity, culture, society and the wider world.
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Develop students' confidence in discussing and communicating their artistic intentions and decision-making.
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Ensure that students understand the expectations and assessment requirements of the course.
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Prepare students effectively for both internally and externally assessed elements of DP Visual Arts.
Portfolio, Exhibition and Assessment
The successful candidate will:
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Guide students through the development and documentation of their creative process in accordance with current IB Visual Arts requirements.
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Support students in maintaining high-quality evidence of research, experimentation, development and reflection.
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Help students develop coherent and purposeful bodies of artwork.
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Support students in selecting, refining and presenting work for assessment.
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Guide students in curating and presenting their work appropriately.
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Develop students' ability to articulate the intentions, processes and ideas behind their work.
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Support students in making thoughtful connections between their own work and the work of other artists.
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Provide appropriate guidance and feedback while maintaining IB expectations regarding student independence and academic integrity.
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Participate in appropriate standardisation and moderation processes.
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Maintain accurate records of student progress and assessment.
IB Diploma Programme
The successful candidate will:
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Develop and maintain a strong understanding of the philosophy, requirements and assessment practices of the IB Diploma Programme.
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Embed relevant Approaches to Teaching and Approaches to Learning (ATL) within the Visual Arts curriculum.
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Promote the attributes of
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