Art & Photography Teacher (0.6 to 0.8FTE)

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Devizes School is a Good School (Ofsted 2019) and learning is at the heart of all that we do. We are a very forward thinking school who are always striving to do better. It is a very happy place to learn and work and the positive relationships between students and staff are based on mutual respect and are at the heart of high standards of teaching and learning. This results in all students making excellent progress.

This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding Art and Photography teacher to join this popular and successful school. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and well qualified teacher.

A comprehensive programme of support and training will be made available to the successful applicant. Any ECT appointed will be supported with a reduced timetable, a mentor and a strong commitment to their professional development.

Art & Photography is very successful and Art is very popular at A level in which our students achieve outstanding results. It is expected that the successful candidate will be able to teach Art and Photography across all key stages. We have digital and darkroom processes available. Devizes School therefore wish to appoint a teacher with drive, energy, and enthusiasm, in these areas.

The successful candidates will be

A dynamic, inspirational and enthusiastic classroom practitioner with high expectations in your own classroom as well as others.

Fully committed to learning, high quality teaching and raising standards of all students.

Passionate about your subject; able to inspire and motivate students and staff.

Committed to ensuring all students reach their potential.

Able to recognise opportunities and face challenges, whilst maintaining your sense of humour and care for young people.

Capable of promoting partnerships and collaborative working.

A role model for our students and staff.

We welcome visits to the school and recommend you come and see for yourself why this is the school for you: 07486 691829 / 01380 724886.

We can offer you

A good school and a highly supportive Senior Leadership Team

An opportunity to develop your leadership skills with an eye towards further leadership.

A well-resourced, hard-working and supportive Creative and Performing Arts faculty.

Excellent care and support for all staff.

Comprehensive induction and on-going opportunities for Professional Development.

A positive and stimulating learning environment which values the contribution of all staff.

Enthusiastic students, willing to learn.

Full details can be found on the attached job description and person specification. If you are selected for interview you will need to provide a digital portfolio of your work.