Heckmondwike Grammar School

Heckmondwike Grammar School

Further Particulars for the Position of Teacher of Art & Design

Full-time

(0.8 fte may be considered for the right candidate)

The Art & Designdepartment currently consists of two full-time staff and one part-time member of staff. The work of the department is supported by technicians shared with Design Technology. An ability to offer a second subject within Design and Technology up to Key Stage 3 may be seen as an advantage.

We are looking for a well-qualified and enthusiastic graduate to join our art team to assist us in growing and diversifying our provision. The post will provide a unique opportunity to work within a selective, mixed, 11 to 18 school with a large sixth-form.

We would like to appoint an enthusiastic, outstanding Art Teacher who shares our belief in the highest standards of academic achievement in a Grammar school setting. The department typically achieves 100% A*-C at GCSE with most grades being B or higher and 70% A*-B grades at A-Level. The department is always looking at ways of developing its curriculum offer and so the ability to offer an additional specialism such as photography, textiles or ceramics up toexamination level would be an advantage but is not essential. For us commitment, attitude, ideas, potential and enthusiasm are important qualities.

In Key Stage 3 students are timetabled for three hours of art over a two-week timetable period. Classes tend to have two one hour lessons in one of the weeks and one lesson in the other. Students in this key stage currently follow a broad curriculum with emphasis on fine art and textiles practice, reflecting the specialisms of the current department staff.

At Key Stage 4 the subject becomes optional, typically generating two groups of students in both years 10 and 11. The AQA GCSE specification is followed with students building up their ‘portfolio unit’ over the course of year 10 and the first term of year 11. The spring term of year 11 is spent on the Externally Set Assignment. The successful candidate would be expected to be able to contribute to the teaching of this course.

In the sixth form, students again follow the AQA A-Level Specification, which builds on the ground covered at GCSE. A suitably qualified candidate could have the responsibility for contributing some teaching and expertise to the teaching of this course.

The Art department currently has three teaching rooms. Two of these are adjacent to each other and connect, whilst the third is a short walk away. The rooms are generally well-equipped, with large tables facilitating work on a variety of scales.

Art is a popular lunchtime activity for students and at least one of the rooms is open at lunchtime. A willingness to support the extra-curricular commitments of the department would be a desirable quality in the successful candidate.

More detail about the school and the department can be found on the school website at Application forms and a supporting letter should be returned by the closing date of noon on Friday 27th February 2015 to:

The Human Resources Manager

Heckmondwike Grammar School

High Street

Heckmondwike

West Yorkshire

WF16 0AHTel: 01924 402202 Fax: 01924 418318 Email:

HeckmondwikeGrammar School

Person Specification –Teacher of Art & Design

Essential / Desirable / Evidenced by

Suitably qualified - degree in relevant discipline plus teaching qualification

/ Further Art qualifications.
Good honours degree. / Application form, confirmed with original documents

A confident artist and teacher who is able to apply their excellent subject knowledge effectively in a learning environment.

/ Ability to teach an area of expertise that enhances our current curriculum offer.
Clear evidence of successful teaching. / References. Qualifications. Interview.
Lesson observation

Evidence of successful teaching and ability to inspire and motivate pupils in KS3, KS4 and KS5

/ Experience includes successful teachingat A level.
Experience of teaching able students. / References. Interview. Lesson observation.

Awareness of the latest developments in the teaching of Art & Design. A clear view of the place of the subject in the curriculum and its future development

/ Knowledge of the statuary orders for Art and Design, developments in GCSE and A-Level specifications.
Ability to contribute to teaching across all key stages. / Letter. Interview. References.

Commitment to wider life of the school

/ Evidence of prior commitment to extra curricular activities / Interview. Letter.

Excellent organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines

/ References. Interview.

Presentational skills, confidence and fluency to deal confidently with pupils, parents and others

/ References. Interview. Lesson observation.

Open, approachable yet firm in application of standards

/ References. Interview. Lesson observation.

Energy, resilience,enthusiasm, sense of humour

/ Interview.

ICT skills and an understanding of the potential for use of ICT for teaching & learning, including for example IWB/Photoshop/VLE/iPad.

/ Evidence of good ICT training or qualification
Some experience usingArt & Design related technology and associated software. / Interview. (Lesson observation)

Able and confident to contribute to development of schemes of work and teaching & learning materials

/ Experience of contribution to creation of schemes of work and/or teaching and learning materials. / Letter. References. Interview.

Suitability to work with children

/ References. Interview. DBS check.

HeckmondwikeGrammar School

Appointment of Teacher of Art & Design

Job Description(Main Scale Teacher)

Professional Characteristics

Teachers are expected to be effective professionals who challenge and support all pupils to do their best. Teachers should inspire confidence, build team commitment and engage and motivate their pupils. They should think analytically about their work and take positive action to improve the quality of pupils’ learning. They will encourage high standards of academic and personal achievement and be a good role model for the students in the school. They will make an active contribution to the policies and aspirations of the school and their department.

Teaching

To encourage high standards of academic and personal achievement, appearance and conduct in all pupils, taking account of the published aims of the school;

To contribute to the teaching and development of a specialist subject or subjects under the direction of the appropriate Head of Department;

To plan and prepare courses;

To deliver well-planned and effective lessons designed to meet individual pupil needs including the setting and marking of work to be carried out by the pupil in school and elsewhere;

To ensure that adequate homework is set in line with school policy and the published homework timetable;

To ensure that pupils' work is regularly assessed;

To assess, record and report on the development, attainment and progress of pupils in the form and at intervals required by the school;

To use information on prior attainment of pupils to set appropriate targets, provide effective feedback and monitor progress;

To analyse the progress and attainment of pupils and teaching groups against national benchmarks (Midyis, Yellis, Alis, PANDA etc.) ;

Other activities

To encourage and foster extra-curricular activities;

To be a form tutor of an assigned form and to carry out the related duties described in the Staff Handbook;

To provide guidance and advice to pupils on educational and social matters and on their further education and future careers, including information about sources of more expert advice on specific questions;

To make records of and reports on the personal and social needs of pupils;

To communicate and consult with the parents of pupils;

To participate in meetings with colleagues, parents and pupils for any of the purposes described above;

To provide or contribute to oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual pupils and groups of pupils;

To share responsibility with other users for the care of furnishings, fittings and equipment in any room particularly assigned;

To carry out any reasonable professional activity as requested by the Head Teacher from time to time;

Appraisal

To participate in arrangements for appraisal of performance, including that of other teachers;

Review, induction, further training and development

To review methods of teaching and programmes of study on a regular basis;

To participate in arrangements for further training and professional development as a teacher including those needs identified in appraisal objectives or appraisal statements;

Educational Methods

To advise and co-operate with the head teacher and other teachers on the preparation and development of courses of study, teaching materials, teaching programmes, methods of teaching and assessment and pastoral arrangements;

Discipline Health and Safety

To maintain good order and discipline among the pupils and safeguard health and safety both on the school premises and when they are engaged in authorised school activities elsewhere;

Staff Meetings

To participate in meetings at the school which relate to the curriculum for the school or the administration or organisation of the school, including pastoral arrangements;

Management

To co-ordinate or manage the work of other staff;

To take part in the review, development and management of activities relating to the curriculum, organisation and pastoral functions of the school;

To contribute to the selection for appointment and professional development of other teachers and support staff, including the induction and assessment of new teachers and teachers serving induction periods;

To assist the head teacher in carrying out threshold assessments of other teachers for whom they have responsibility;

Administration

To participate in administrative and organisational tasks related to such duties as are described above, including the direction or supervision of persons providing support for teachers;

To attend assemblies, register the attendance of pupils and supervise pupils whether these duties are performed before, during or after school sessions;

Public Examinations

To participate in arrangements for preparing pupils for public examinations, in assessing pupils for the purposes of such examinations and recording and reporting such assessments, and participating in arrangements for pupils’ presentation for and supervision during such examinations;

Cover

To supervise and as far as practicable teach any pupils whose teacher is not available to teach them subject to the limits on cover as defined in the Pay and Conditions document;

UPS 3 Teachers

Teachers on point 3 of the upper pay spine play a critical role in the life of the school. They are highly experienced classroom teachers who will have grown professionally since passing the threshold.

The School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document 2004 defines additional roles for teachers on point 3 of the Upper Pay Spine:

to provide a role model for teaching and learning;

to make a distinctive contribution to the raising of pupil standards;

to contribute effectively to the work of the wider team;

to take advantage of opportunities for professional development and use the outcomes effectively to improve pupils’ learning.

UPS3 teachers are therefore expected to make a significant contribution to the leadership and management of their departments and the school.