Teacher of Art

ST CATHERINE'S SCHOOL; Bramley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

ST CATHERINE'S SCHOOL invites applications for an Art teacher capable of delivering across the Senior School up to A Level, including KS3 Fine Art and Ceramics and A Level Photography. The role emphasises creativity, technical skill and intellectual curiosity, within a department with a strong record of GCSE and A Level success.

You will contribute to enrichment activities, including gallery visits, workshops, exhibitions and educational visits, and you will be supported to maintain and develop

Qualifications

• Experience delivering Art across KS3 to A Level
• Ability to inspire creativity and curiosity in students
• Knowledge of GCSE (Edexcel) and A Level (AQA) specifications

Responsibilities

• Teach Art across the Senior School up to A Level including KS3, Fine Art and Ceramics
• Deliver engaging and inspiring lessons to develop creativity and technical skill
• Contribute to enrichment activities: gallery visits, workshops, exhibitions
• Support pupils of all abilities to reach their potential and contribute to excellent GCSE/A Level outcomes
• Encourage staff artistic practice and maintain a dynamic, well-resourced department

Skills

Art teaching

Creativity

Imagination

Student engagement

Tools

Photoshop

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

The successful candidate will:

• Teach Art across the Senior School, up to and including A Level.
• Deliver engaging and inspiring lessons that encourage creativity, technical skill and intellectual curiosity.
• Contribute to the continued success of a department with a long-standing record of excellent GCSE and A Level outcomes.
• Support pupils of all abilities to achieve their full potential., Art is a vibrant and integral part of life at St Catherine's. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the department's extensive programme of enrichment activities, including:
• Gallery and exhibition visits.
• Art workshops and study clinics.
• Departmental exhibitions and events.
• Educational visits within the UK and occasionally overseas.
• We actively encourage staff to maintain and develop their own artistic practice, recognising the value this brings to both personal development and classroom teaching.
  This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate Art practitioner to teach across the Senior School, joining a department renowned for its outstanding examination results, creative energy, and commitment to nurturing artistic excellence. We are looking for a teacher who combines subject expertise with enthusiasm, imagination, and a genuine love of working with young people. The successful candidate will teach Key Stage 3 Fine Art and Ceramics, alongside A Level Photography, and will be confident teaching a range of artistic disciplines including drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics and printmaking. Experience of teaching Photography to A Level, together with knowledge of Photoshop and the Adobe Creative Suite, would be advantageous. Whether you are an early career teacher or an experienced practitioner seeking a new challenge, this role offers the opportunity to inspire talented and motivated pupils within a supportive and well-resourced environment.,
• A genuine passion for Art and the ability to inspire students through creative and imaginative teaching.
• A strong understanding of the formal elements of Art and their application across different media.
• Knowledge of Art History and contemporary artistic practice.
• An understanding of GCSE (Edexcel) and A Level (AQA) specifications.
  St Catherine's is a leading independent girls' school with a reputation for academic excellence, outstanding pastoral care and a vibrant co-curricular programme. Staff enjoy working in a friendly, supportive atmosphere with excellent facilities, strong professional relationships and a shared commitment to helping every pupil flourish.

Most importantly, we are seeking someone with a genuine love of Art, a commitment to inspiring young people, and the enthusiasm to contribute fully to a dynamic and successful department.