Teacher of Art

Department: Art

Responsible to: The Head Master

Grade/Salary: The starting salary will be at a point on the St Peter’s Teacher’s Pay Scale.

The Post

A well-qualified and enthusiastic teacher of Art is required for September 2026. The successful applicant will be expected to teach Key Stage 3; the ability to offer GCSE and A Level teaching would be an advantage. The available post is 0.5 FTE (16 periods of teaching per week) but please be aware that we are also recruiting a teacher of Design and Technology (0.5 FTE) and applications are welcomed from teachers who can offer both subjects and are seeking a full-time role. The role would suit someone relatively new to the profession or a more experienced teacher seeking a new opportunity.

The Art Department

The department currently has four art teachers and two technicians, who offer technical support and help during practical lessons. The department works closely together, with members of the team supporting each other and sharing ideas. Learning resources are developed by all colleagues and shared with the department. The department is well resourced with large drawing and painting studios, printmaking facilities, a photographic darkroom, an extensive library and computer suite and our own exhibition space, The Whitestone Gallery. From September 2026, all pupils in years 7 to 11 will have individual Microsoft Surface Pro devices to support and enhance their learning. All pupils study art at Key Stage 3 and the subject is a very popular choice at GCSE. Pupils currently follow the OCR Art & Design: Fine Art specification. At A level, pupils follow the OCR A Level Fine Art specification. At all ages and stages, expectations are high and results are strong. Pupils are motivated to succeed and willingly spend considerable time outside of their timetabled lessons working in the department. For A level pupils, life drawing classes are held in the Autumn Term and visits to major galleries and cultural sites are integral to the course.

Other Opportunities

The school works a busy six-day week and the person appointed will be expected to play an active part in the school’s house system and in its co-curricular life. The School’s co-curricular programme is broad and is well-supported by the teaching staff. We would expect the successful applicant to support the co-curricular activities offered by the Art department, including running an Art club for Year 7 and 8 pupils. Wider involvement in the co-curricular programme would be encouraged. Most teachers at St Peter’s also take on pastoral roles as tutors in either a day house or a boarding house.

Key Responsibilities

• Teaching and Learning

Planning and preparing courses, lessons and activities that ensure appropriate challenge and high expectation for all learners. Teaching lessons according to the educational needs of the pupils and as required by the school timetable. Setting, marking and recording work carried out by pupils in accordance with school policy. Liaising with other teachers, as necessary, to ensure consistency across the curriculum. Periodically reviewing programmes of work and methods of teaching. Maintaining good order and discipline among pupils and safeguarding their health and safety at all times.

• Assessment and Reporting

Assessing and reporting upon the progress of pupils in line with school policy, including producing written reports as required and those on request (e.g. for school transfers). Maintaining and updating appropriate and accurate records of pupils’ marks and progress. Attending and contributing to parents’ evenings to discuss pupils’ progress with parents.

• Other Professional Duties

Sharing in the overall responsibility for the academic progress, personal development, health and safety, discipline and well-being of all pupils. Participating in meetings to discuss curriculum, pastoral and other issues including staff meetings, departmental and whole-school meetings as required. Attending school events and activities as necessary. Making an appropriate contribution to the planning and management of the subject area and to share departmental responsibilities as required. Providing supervision or cover for classes/absent colleagues as necessary. Participating fully in the school Review and Development process and engaging in appropriate continuing professional development.

General

Health & Safety – You have a legal duty to take reasonable care of your own health and safety and that of others and you are expected to be familiar with, and adhere to, St Peter’s School’s Health and Safety policy. School values – You have a duty to ensure your work, communication and approach conforms to the school’s core values and mission. You will need to be aware and comply with school rules, policies and procedures at all times including, but not limited to, those relating to safeguarding, conduct, equality and data protection.

St Peter’s School strives to be diverse and inclusive. We encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are under-represented at the school. The school is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and pupils. This means that employees are treated fairly, irrespective of sexual orientation, ethnic origin, religion, disability, age, gender, marital status or other reason. The post holder is expected to always comply with the provisions set out in law and the St Peter’s policies on equality and diversity. The school is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.

Note: This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities associated with the post. The post holder will be expected to comply with any reasonable request to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description. This job description may be amended at any time.