Job Overview

The successful candidate will be a dynamic classroom practitioner with an energetic and forward-thinking approach to teaching up to and including GCSE and A Level. A willingness to contribute fully to the Department while also adding to the extra-curricular and pastoral life of a busy boarding school is essential. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. The School reserves the right to withdraw the advert before the closing date.

Purpose of the Job

To support the Head of Department in the delivery of the highest standards of pupil learning and teaching, and of achievement.

The Department

The Department of History of Art currently consists of one full-time member of teaching staff. There is a dedicated classroom housed in the Art Department block with an interactive whiteboard. Current modules taught include Visual Analysis, Identities, Nature, Italian Renaissance art and architecture and 20th century European Modernism, but all teaching specialities and art historical areas of interest are very welcomed. There is a superlative library of History of Art books, including catalogues and monographs in the classroom and in the main School Library. Pupil numbers are strong and growing, necessitating a further member of staff to be recruited, and each year we send a significant number of Stoics to study the History of Art at degree level. The Department organises a number of trips and workshops throughout the year, including an international study trip during the October Half-Term.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• To promote the aims of the School at all times with colleagues, parents, pupils and the public
• To play a full part in a seven day a week boarding School with commitment to teaching, pastoral care, extra-curricular activities and School duties.
• To assist in the recruitment of pupils and to promote the School and Department.
• To play an active role in the strategic development of the department and faculty.
• To provide professional high quality teaching, with the effective use of appropriate resources and the highest standards of learning and achievement of all pupils.
• To attend all appropriate Health & Safety (COSHH) and Child Protection training issues related to the pupils, School and Department.

Key Tasks

Detailed tasks mirror responsibilities including teaching, assessments, cover, meetings, public examinations, school duties, and management.

Teaching

• To enable pupils to acquire knowledge and make progress according to their ability.
• To foster in pupils the application of intellectual, physical or creative effort.
• To create well-planned lessons and deliver through effective methods.
• To show understanding of aptitudes, needs and prior attainments of pupils.
• To utilise effective strategies for managing behaviour.
• To teach according to educational needs including setting and marking work.
• To assess, record and report on pupils’ development.
• To work with the Head of Department in preparing courses and materials.
• To contribute to curriculum development.
• To staff clinics and academic support measures.

Social and Moral Welfare of Pupils

To take responsibility for the educational, social and moral welfare of pupils in the context of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]'s boarding community. To assist the Housemaster/mistress as required.

Person Specification

Application Instructions

To apply, please download the application form here. We look forward to receiving your application.