Teacher of Photography, Art or Art 3D in Stoke Gifford

Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted and an appointment may be made before the closing date, therefore an early application is encouraged.

Salary: Main Teachers' Pay Scales: M1 - M6

Contract: Full-Time, Fixed-Term until December 2027 to cover a period of maternity leave

We are seeking to appoint an ambitious, creative and inspiring Teacher of Photography, Art or Art 3D, who has the energy, enthusiasm and passion to inspire our students and contribute to our successful Art and Creative Design team. This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional teacher or ECT to join a large, creative and highly successful department. We welcome applications from teachers with a particular specialism in Photography, Fine Art or Three-Dimensional Design. Most importantly, we are looking for someone who is passionate about their subject and excited by the opportunity to encourage students to experiment, create, explore and develop their own creative voice.

The successful candidate will:

• Have a strong subject knowledge and genuine passion for Photography, Art and/or Art 3D.
• Be an inspirational and enthusiastic teacher who can engage students across the full age and ability range.
• Encourage experimentation, creativity, independence and exploration through practical and imaginative learning.
• Have the confidence to combine traditional creative approaches with contemporary technologies and processes.
• Support, challenge and inspire students to achieve their very best through consistently high-quality teaching and learning.
• Be committed to developing students' skills, confidence and understanding of the creative process.
• Have excellent communication skills and the ability to celebrate and promote high-quality teaching and learning.
• Be a collaborative team player who is willing to contribute fully to the life of a busy and successful school.
• Be enthusiastic about contributing to extra-curricular opportunities, exhibitions, competitions, trips and wider creative projects.
• Be keen to develop professionally, share ideas and learn from colleagues within the department and across the school.

Should you wish to arrange a visit to view the School, please do not hesitate to contact Caroline Rabbetts, Office Manager on CMR@gryphon.dorset.sch.uk or at 01935 810101 who will be happy to arrange this.

SAST will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. In line with KCSIE guidance, this will be part of safer recruitment checks, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

Safeguarding responsibilities associated with this role may include engagement in regulatory activity, such as administering first aid or supporting an upset child. It will have contact with young people on a day-to-day basis. SAST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the person specification and the post is subject to safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and Children’s Barred List check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

SAST recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a workforce which reflects diversity from the communities it serves. SAST values the contributions from all staff from a wide range of different backgrounds and actively seeks to promote an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment and at the same time supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance. Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010 SAST welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process which is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

This role is UK-based and your right to work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.