Teacher of Art

HARRIS ACADEMY ORPINGTON; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education institution in London seeks a dedicated Teacher of Art and Design to inspire students in KS3 and KS4. Responsibilities include delivering a broad curriculum, fostering student development, and contributing to a positive school culture. Suitable for ECTs and experienced teachers. Part-time options available. Competitive rewards and benefits package offered including performance bonuses and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive rewards and benefits package

Harris Allowance

Performance and Loyalty Bonus

Teachers Pension Scheme

Wellbeing Cash Plan

Qualifications

• Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree.
• Have successful teaching experience at secondary level, ideally in multi-ethnic urban schools.
• Understand the theory and practice of effective teaching and learning.
• Be able to work as part of a team and maintain positive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a differentiated curriculum for students.
• Monitor and support the progress of students.
• Facilitate a learning experience that helps students achieve their potential.
• Contribute to raising standards of student attainment.

Skills

Teaching experience at secondary level

Understanding of National Curriculum requirements

Good ICT skills

Effective communication skills

Teamwork capabilities

Time-management skills

Ability to motivate students

Education

QTS or equivalent

Relevant undergraduate degree

Job description

About the role

We are currently looking to appoint a dedicated and inspiring Teacher of Art and Design.

Ideally, you will be able to teach KS3 and KS4, with KS5 experience desirable. You will be expected to stay up to date with the latest processes and practices, and to provide evidence of recent relevant training. If you also have some background in Design Technology (Product Design), this would be welcome, but is not a requirement. This role is open to ECTs and experienced teachers, and we are happy to consider part-time working.

Responsibilities

• To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students and to support a designated curriculum area as appropriate.
• To monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as a teacher/form tutor.
• To facilitate and encourage a learning experience that provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential.
• To contribute to raising standards of student attainment.
• To share and support the academy's responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth.
• To teach, ensuring a high‑quality learning experience for students.

Key areas of responsibility

• Operational and strategic planning (including lesson planning, developing resources and syllabuses, and contributing to the departmental plan).
• Curriculum planning.
• Staff development (including continuing professional development and engaging fully in the Performance Management Review process).
• Quality assurance (including contributing to the process of monitoring and evaluating the subject area).
• Management of information (including maintaining appropriate records and tracking student progress).
• Communications with students, parents and other stakeholders.
• Pastoral system (including being a form tutor to a selected group of students).

Qualifications and Experience

• Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree.
• Have successful teaching experience at secondary level (including teaching practice), ideally in multi‑ethnic urban schools and working with an 11‑18 school.
• Understand the theory and practice of effective teaching and learning.
• Understand the importance of high expectations and equality of access for all students, and of being a tutor.
• Have knowledge of National Curriculum requirements at KS3 and KS4, and of writing lesson plans, developing resources and assessing students' work.
• Be able to work as part of a team and to develop and maintain positive relationships with all staff.
• Have a good level of ICT skills, ideally including innovative use of interactive whiteboards.
• Be able to create a motivating and safe learning environment for all students.
• Be able to communicate positively with parents, carers and other external agencies where necessary.
• Have good written and spoken communication skills.
• Be able to lead and manage their own work effectively.
• Have excellent time‑management skills.
• Be able to motivate students and raise their aspirations through a range of strategies.

What We Offer

At Harris, we have curated professional development pathways that will guide you towards achieving your career ambitions. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. With a strong network of passionate educators, expert development initiatives and a multitude of opportunities for career progression, your journey with Harris could be the most rewarding one yet.

We offer a wide range of high quality teacher professional development programmes via the Harris Institute of Teaching and Leadership. Find out more here.

We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.

About Harris Academy Orpington

Harris Academy Orpington opened in September 2016, joining the highly successful Federation of Harris academies in London. Our community school serves families in and around Orpington and is dedicated to providing an outstanding education for our students. Our curriculum is ambitious, broad and designed to nurture an appreciation of human creativity and achievement. With brand new science labs, 3 main halls, dance studios, 3 astro turfs, drama studios, dedicated Art and DT blocks, we are proud of the work our students do.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance (usually £2,000 for Inner London and £1,500 for Outer London), a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Teachers Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.