Teacher of Art and Design
CTC KINGSHURST ACADEMY
Solihull
- Expired
- Salary:
- TMS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2015
- Apply by:
- 1 May 2015
Job overview
The Governors seek to appoint an energetic and imaginative art teacher who is an outstanding classroom practitioner to join the successful Faculty of Visual Arts. CTC Kingshurst Academy is an oversubscribed 11-18 school in Kingshurst, East Birmingham. It is situated close to the NEC, Birmingham International Airport and its location is convenient for motorway links.
We are a large, diverse and forward looking department with a prominent profile within the school and wider community. We deliver a range of courses in Art & Design, and Textiles.
The successful candidate will be involved in the delivery of courses at all key stages including delivering and supporting our KS4 OCR GCSE subjects and delivering on the BTEC Level three extended diploma in art and design. A knowledge of fine art, photography and life drawing would be an advantage but not essential. Our facilities are good offering a diverse range of opportunities to enhance our students learning.
The successful candidate will have:
- An absolute commitment to students and their learning.
- Excellent teaching and classroom management skills.
- Drive, high expectations and a commitment to excellence for all.
- A commitment to to promote active learning.
- The ability to differentiate effectively across the age and ability range.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Visual Arts is a very successful department and attracts large numbers of students. The facilities are impressive and include two dedicated post-16 teaching areas, large and well-resourced, bespoke classrooms, a kiln room and darkroom.
A well established and supportive induction programme is provided for all new staff and comprehensive child protection procedures are in place. Applications from Newly Qualified Teachers and experienced staff are welcomed.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The Post will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from candidates with relevant experience.
Further details about the CTC and an application form can be found at http://www.kingshurst.ac.uk/
Alternatively please contact Kay Pendleton, Recruitment Officer, for an application form kay.pendleton@kingshurst.ac.uk
Closing date: 1st May 2015
Interview date: 13th May 2015
Attached documents
About CTC KINGSHURST ACADEMY
- CTC KINGSHURST ACADEMY
- Cooks Lane, Kingshurst, Birmingham
- West Midlands
- B37 6NU
- United Kingdom
Our Aim:
To create and sustain an optimum environment in which staff deliver an innovative, challenging and exciting education that is relevant and appropriate for students of all abilities, is of the highest quality and enjoys the confidence and support of all.
The College Aims to:
• cater for the needs and aspirations of 11-18 year olds of all abilities.
• provide equal opportunity for boys and girls
• offer a broad curriculum with a strong technical and practical background.
• help students develop lively and enquiring minds, the ability to question and argue rationally and to apply themselves to tasks and physical skills.
• help students acquire knowledge and skills relevant to adult life and employment in a fast changing world.
• help students use language and number effectively.
• instill respect for moral values and to develop tolerance and understanding of other races, religions and ways of life.
• help students to understand the world in which they live, and the interdependence of individuals, groups and nations.
• help students appreciate human achievements and aspirations.
• develop qualities of enterprise, self-reliance and responsibility.
• develop personal and interpersonal skills.
• encourage independent learning.
• develop skills using modern technology.
• create an atmosphere where everybody can regard themselves as partners in the learning process
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