Teacher of Art & Photography

This is an exciting opportunity for a Teacher of Art & Photography who is an excellent classroom practitioner, deeply committed to improving student outcomes and passionate about teaching and learning.

What makes us special

Our staff team believe passionately in the power of education to transform lives. We are committed to providing the best possible educational experience that we can; an experience that supports, challenges and inspires our students to achieve their potential and develop into well-rounded, kind, resilient and responsible young people, who have a deep love of learning and a curiosity about the world in which they live.

Art at Newton Abbot College

The successful applicant will join an ambitious team that currently consists of one full-time Head of Department and two part-time teachers. The team strives for excellence in all areas and constantly seeks to look for ways to develop their approaches and curriculum to ensure our students do the very best they can. All members of the team actively contribute towards the development of the department and regular formal and informal meetings ensure that standards of teaching and learning reflect the aims of the college.

Accommodation

The department has three teaching rooms that are all dedicated and fully equipped art rooms.

Approach

The Art department at Newton Abbot College are a passionate and dedicated team who are determined to provide our students with a powerful education which equips students with the skills they need for their future endeavours. The team have built a curriculum that is innovative, engaging and that builds the essential skills and knowledge that learners need. Above all though, their main goal is to raise student achievement, and they do this through a consistent approach to teaching and learning using the NAC Lesson Framework of Excellence, responsive teaching, and expecting excellence from our students.

The team strives for:

• mutual support and respect
• teamwork and collaboration
• CPD for all
• challenging lessons.

Curriculum

We take huge pride in the curriculum we have built, but also understand it is an ever-evolving piece of work. All our planning is underpinned by threshold concepts designed to teach students the fundamentals of our subject. We aim to ensure our KS3 provides a strong foundation for their studies at KS4 and KS5. At KS4 and KS5 the department offer two courses: Fine Art and Photography.

The team is looking forward to welcoming the successful applicant into the department.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Shares our values and vision for inclusive education
• Has high expectations for all of our students and is passionate about helping them achieve their best
• Has experience of teaching GCSE and A’ Level Fine Art and Photography
• Is inspirational, forward-thinking and dedicated to raising standards for all
• Holds high expectations and believes every student can achieve success
• Is open to feedback, and committed to developing their own practice
• Is organised, proactive, and a collaborative team player
• Acts as a positive and professional role model, demonstrating high expectations at all times
• Would love to join a dedicated staff team who are committed to improving the quality of education across our school
• Is committed to safeguarding.

In this role you will:

• Deliver high-quality lessons that inspire curiosity, creativity and confidence
• Create a classroom culture where every student feels valued and able to succeed
• Contribute to the development of an inclusive curriculum that reflects diverse learners
• Work closely with colleagues to share best practice and drive continuous improvement
• Support the wider life of the college through enrichment, pastoral care and collaboration

If you’re ready to make a meaningful difference and want to be part of a successful, inclusive and highly motivated team delivering outstanding education, we’d love to hear from you. Whether you're an experienced teacher or an Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking for a nurturing start to your career, we welcome your application.

We offer:

• A role where your work really matters and we listen to your voice
• Regular instructional coaching to support you to develop your practice
• The opportunity to work in an established team who are invested in growing the potential of others and who are committed to continuous improvement
• Ongoing professional development