Teacher of Art and Design

About the Trust

Gosforth Group are a dynamic and diverse Multi Academy Trust – this means we have a clear energy and purpose and all students are valued equally, regardless of their background or ability. We are a growing multi-academy trust currently comprising of 6 academies, two of which opened in September 2021. The Trust currently has approx. 6000 students and 650 staff. ‘Create your future’ encapsulates our purpose as a Multi Academy Trust: to educate, support and nurture all of our students so they can achieve their potential and fulfil their ambitious aspirations. 

About the Academy

Jesmond Park Academy is a large, thriving and fully subscribed comprehensive school, which is rapidly making progress towards our vision of being outstanding. As a member of the Gosforth Group we are working in partnership to lay the foundations for what promises to be an exciting and rapid period of change and development in the school’s history. Our academy offers a positive working experience, with an enthusiastic staff firmly focused on us becoming a leading academy in the city. If you want to be part of realising our vision, play your part in helping us to build on our already significant progress and development, and have a genuine desire to do the best for our students, then come and join us on our journey to being outstanding.

About the role

We are seeking to appoint from 1st September 2024 a part-time Teacher of Art and Design. The candidate appointed will join a successful and supportive team of staff who regularly share good practice and provide a knowledge-based approach to learning. There is also a requirement to teach some lower school Humanities, Citizenship and Computing.

 What we are looking for

We are looking for a well-qualified, enthusiastic and innovative Teacher of Art and Design with a willingness to teach across the full age and ability range.

In this position, you will collaborate in curriculum development, provide guidance and feedback to students, and promote creativity and self-expression. You will also be expected to maintain a safe and organized classroom environment and collaborate with other teachers and staff to enhance the overall educational experience.

Duties and responsibilities:-

·        Plan work in accordance with departmental schemes of work.

·        Take account of pupils’ prior levels of attainment and set appropriate future targets.

·        Maintain good discipline by following the school’s policies and procedures.

·        Establish a purposeful working atmosphere during all learning activities.

·        Differentiate work as required to meet all students needs.

·        Adhere to the department Assessment, Recording and Reporting guidelines.

·        Complete pupil reports in line with school policy.

·        Attend parents’ evenings as required and keep parents informed about their child’s performance and future targets.

If you would like to discuss this vacancy further, please contact Carol Stephen, Head of Art email cstephen@jesmondparkacademy.org.uk/0191 2818486. If you would like an informal visit of the school, please email Carol Stephen, Head of Art cstephen@jesmondparkacademy.org.uk.

To apply

A complete information pack, which includes the job description and person specification, is on our vacancy website:  www.gosforthgroup.face-ed.co.uk/vacancies

Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, and so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to commence the interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 13th May 2024

Interviews will take place shortly after the closing date

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. This means certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide and you can view our Policy on the Employment of Ex-offenders here. 

Gosforth Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. References will normally be requested prior to interview for those candidates shortlisted. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, along with other relevant pre-employment checks, including an online check.

The Trust is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Following the shortlisting process, where applicable, candidates who attend interview, will be reimbursed reasonable expenses for travel and accommodation.

You will be employed by the Gosforth Group and may need to work across all locations within the Multi Academy Trust as required.