Could you make a REAL difference?
Become part of the Ark Charter community and work alongside our dedicated team of teachers, support staff and senior leaders to raise the expectations of a community, and spark a passion for learning in our young people which will last them a lifetime.
   
Our teachers work hard every day to inspire each and every student to develop skills which will help them to achieve their full potential - both in the classroom and beyond. Further details of our CPD and training opportunities can be found at: https://arkonline.org/training-for-your-whole-career

As well as professional development, we also take the wellbeing of our staff seriously, as we recognise that teaching can be a challenging profession. Staff at our school work hard but we support them by providing development and relevant training opportunities. We also try to ensure that most meetings take place during our working day to protect our free time and have a supportive and approachable Principal who recognises and rewards the hard work staff put in.  

We would love you to visit our school, and meet the students and staff which make the Ark Charter community such a welcoming place to work – contact j.morris@charteracademy.org.uk or call 023 9282 4204 to arrange your visit.


Job Description: Art Teacher

The Role

As an Art Teacher in Ark Charter Academy, you will be instrumental in our mission to provide every student, regardless of their background, a great education and real choices in life. You will deliver high-quality, rigorous lessons that drive achievement and inspire a love of learning that extends beyond the classroom.

Key Responsibilities

·         Set high expectations so that all students are inspired, motivated and challenged to reach their full potential, and in doing so meet their progress and attainment targets

·         Plan and teach well-structured, differentiated lessons that are aligned to the agreed curriculum and cultivate every student’s intellectual curiosity

·         Use data to inform teaching and learning, identify areas for intervention and provide feedback to students, staff and families in order to promote progress and outcomes

·         Manage behaviour effectively to create a safe, respectful and nurturing environment so that students can focus on learning

·         Work collaboratively with both school and network colleagues as a committed team member, building successful, high performing teams

·         Participate actively throughout the network, by attending relevant meetings, and, as appropriate, delivering network-wide training and initiatives

·         Work with colleagues, students and families to develop a strong school community

·         Participate in and/or create extra-curricular and interdisciplinary activities and trips that promote a love of art and deepen student’s appreciation of the subject

Other

·         Carry out other reasonable tasks as directed by the Head of Department or Principal

Note: Exceptional candidates may be considered for additional responsibilities 

Qualification Criteria

·         Qualified to teach and work in the UK

·         Degree in Art or related subject

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

·         Demonstrable commitment to raising attainment of all pupils in a challenging classroom environment

·         Excellent understanding of both subject and general teaching pedagogy

·         Mastery of and enthusiasm for art

·         Effective and systematic behaviour management

·         Knowledge of the national secondary education system, examinations and curriculum

·         Be or demonstrate the potential to become an outstanding teacher

Personal Characteristics

·         Genuine passion for and a belief in the potential of every student and their potential

·         Deep commitment to Ark’s mission of providing an excellent education to every student, regardless of background

·         Excellent interpersonal, planning and organisational skills

·         Resilient, motivated and committed to achieving excellence

·         Reflective and proactive in seeking feedback to constantly improve practice

·         Commitment to regular and on-going professional development and training to establish outstanding classroom practice

·         Commitment to and understanding of professionalism in line with the National Teaching Standards

Other

·         Commitment to equality of opportunity and the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils

·         Willingness to undertake training

·         This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check