Inspiring Art Teacher - Creative & Inclusive Classroom

The Milton Keynes Academy; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Milton Keynes Academy in Milton Keynes is seeking a passionate Teacher of Art to inspire students and deliver engaging, inclusive lessons across KS3 and KS4. You will contribute to Art & Design and collaborate within a supportive faculty to help every student flourish.

Our ideal candidate will hold QTS with an Art-related degree, demonstrate effective teaching strategies, and use assessment data to drive progress.

Qualifications

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a degree with significant Art-related content.
• Be passionate about teaching Art and Design and inspiring a love of creativity in young people.
• Have a strong understanding of the National Curriculum and effective teaching and learning strategies.
• Demonstrate a track record of good or outstanding classroom practice, or the potential to do so.
• Have high expectations and a firm belief that every student can fulfil and exceed their potential.
• Be skilled in using assessment, feedback and data to secure excellent student progress.
• Be an excellent communicator with strong literacy, numeracy and ICT skills.
• Be able to motivate, challenge and support students of varying abilities and backgrounds.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents and external partners to enhance student outcomes.
• Be reflective, committed to continual professional development and willing to share best practice with others.
• Embody our values of diversity, dignity and equality, contributing positively to the wider life of the academy.
• Be fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, inclusive Art and Design lessons to KS3/KS4 students.
• Inspire creativity, foster high expectations and ensure progress for all abilities.
• Assess, give feedback and use data to drive student outcomes.
• Collaborate with colleagues to share best practice and contribute to department development.
• Contribute to the delivery of Design & Technology at KS3 as required.
• Support safeguarding and welfare of students within a safe learning environment.

Skills

Art teaching

Assessment & feedback

Communication

ICT skills

Education

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Art-related degree

Job description

The Milton Keynes Academy in Milton Keynes is seeking a passionate Teacher of Art to inspire students and deliver engaging, inclusive lessons across KS3 and KS4. You will contribute to Art & Design and collaborate within a supportive faculty to help every student flourish.

Our ideal candidate will hold QTS with an Art-related degree, demonstrate effective teaching strategies, and use assessment data to drive progress.