Teacher of Art & Design - Full-time

Folkestonegirls; Hythe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school in Hythe is seeking a passionate Teacher of Art and Design to inspire students across various age groups. The role involves teaching AQA GCSE and A Level courses in Art and Photography, contributing to a creative and inclusive learning environment. The school offers excellent facilities and a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

High-quality CPD

Mentoring opportunities

Qualifications

• Inspiring practitioner with ambition to teach across full age and ability range.
• Enthusiastic and good communicator.

Responsibilities

• Teach AQA GCSE and A Level Art and Photography.
• Contribute to the success of the Art Department.

Skills

Communication

Creativity

Resourcefulness

Job description

Teacher of Art and Design

MPS/UPS - we honour current pay grade; £2000 Recruitment Allowance for a January start, not via agency

Brockhill Park is seeking to appoint a passionate, innovative, and highly motivated teacher to work within our Art Department.

Applications are very welcome from both newly qualified teachers and those with previous experience.

Art & Photography Subject Area Information

KS3 study offers a variety of skills, techniques, and processes to give students a well-rounded art experience and prepare them for study in Key Stage 4.

For KS4, we deliver:

• AQA GCSE Art, Craft, and Design - currently delivered through Fine Art, Art Graphics, and Photography endorsements.

• AQA GCSE Photography

For KS5, we deliver:

• AQA A Level Art, Craft, and Design
• AQA A Level Photography

The subject area includes specialist workspaces, with three art classrooms and a photography classroom featuring an integrated studio and Mac suite.

The applicant should:

• Be an inspiring practitioner, keen to ensure the highest standards and contribute to the success of the department
• Have the knowledge and ambition to teach across the full age and ability range
• Be enthusiastic, resourceful, and a good communicator

We also offer high-quality CPD, mentoring, and opportunities to develop practice.

Brockhill Park is an 11-19 Academy with Performing Arts status, Rural Dimensions status, and supports its own working farm. It is a popular school of 1300 students situated in rural surroundings on the edge of the Cinque Port of Hythe.

Our purpose is to develop a creative thinking culture that is inclusive, innovative, and vocational, supported by the arts and rural dimension.

We want to:

• Enable the future of every student and develop the capacity for lifelong learning
• Build and sustain a strong, safe learning community
• Foster personalization through creative and cultural learning
• Secure sustainability and build capacity

Brockhill Park and all its staff are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The appointment is subject to an enhanced Disclosure application to the Criminal Records Bureau, verification of the right to work in the UK, and receipt of positive references.

Further information about the school and the role, along with the application form, are available at www.brockhill.kent.sch.uk or by post from the school. Please return applications to the Principal, Charles Joseph.

Interviews are ongoing from the date of application, and we may appoint before the closing date for the right candidate.