Teacher of Art

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Teacher of Art. You will be expected to deliver academic lessons at KS3, GCSE and A Level. Specialism in teaching painting would be an advantage but is not a requirement for the successful candidate. We would also welcome applications from ECT candidates looking to build their skills in a flourishing school.

The Art department is well resourced and consists of four main studios: two where general mixed media processes are taught, a specialist ceramic studio and a dedicated sixth-form studio. There is also a photography studio, a darkroom and a dedicated gallery that runs a programme of exhibitions of pupil work, competition work, and displays by visiting artists. Additional areas include a critical studies resource studio which includes computer and digital resources, a specialist library and a departmental office/ technician's room.

The Department is friendly, lively and flourishing with an ever-growing pupil body opting for GCSE and A level. We currently prepare pupils for the OCR Fine Art and 3D design at GCSE, and Edexcel Fine Art and AQA Photography at A level.

There is a strong tradition of co-curricular art, including ceramics, we also have a scholarship group, and all pupils participate in a range of specialist experiences through workshop activity including life drawing. Regular open studio sessions allow pupils to extend and enrich their portfolios or produce work for the annual art competition. We run sessions on building portfolios for entry to art-based careers, and we also offer pupils the opportunities to enter competitions including the National Articulation Prize.