Art and DT Teacher - Term Time

Folkestonegirls; Ashford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school in Ashford is seeking an Art and DT Teacher to join their team. This role offers a unique 4-day work week while receiving full pay, focusing on delivering inclusive and innovative education. The successful candidate will be responsible for the learning and achievement of students, ensuring equality of opportunity and effective curriculum planning. With a strong emphasis on wellbeing, the school provides a comprehensive benefits package, including life assurance and mental health support.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Mental Health Support Services

Discount Options

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical Illness Cover

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave

Qualifications

• Deliver inclusive and innovative teaching in Art and DT.
• Responsible for the learning and achievement of all students.

Responsibilities

• Ensure curriculum coverage and progression for all students.
• Plan and prepare long-term and medium-term plans.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum Planning

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four?

Job Title: Art and DT Teacher

Location: Heath Farm School, Ashford TN27 0AX

Salary: Up to £45,000.00 depending on experience (not pro rata)

Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent, Term Time only

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we have an amazing opportunity for an Art & DT Teacher to join our close-knit team at Heath Farm School.

About the Role

The Art and DT Teacher will deliver inclusive, responsive, and innovative teaching and learning within the curriculum areas of Art and DT. Constantly strive to produce outstanding/good teaching and always learn to ensure that all learners succeed and carry out the professional duties of a school teacher as set out in the current School policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the learning and the achievement of all students in your classes, ensuring equality of opportunity for all;
• Ensure curriculum coverage, continuity, and progression in the subject for all students;
• Planning and preparing long-term and medium-term plans;
• Teaching according to individual educational needs, including setting and marking work both in school and elsewhere;

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent;
• A deeply held conviction that every pupil can achieve and reach their potential;

Why join Acorn Education?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance;
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions;
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to mental health support services and physical health checks;

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, which enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits;
• Hundreds of discount options valid in the UK and abroad;
• Cycle to Work Schemes;
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme;
• Critical illness cover;
• Family Growth Support – inclusive benefits covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils in our care at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day knowing your role will have a significant positive impact on others’ lives.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time for personal pursuits. 4DWW is subject to successful probation and is not a contractual benefit.