Teacher of Art with Design Technology

Malbank School & Sixth Form College

Full Time Teacher of Art with the ability to teach Technology  MPS/UPS

Permanent contract from SEPTEMBER 2024

We are looking to appoint an outstanding teacher of Art to add to the capacity of our team. The successful candidate would also be required to teach a small number of KS3 technology lessons.

Art is an extremely popular subject at Malbank and secures excellent outcomes for our students. Our school continues to grow and we are looking to further improve the Teaching & Learning experience of all by reducing class sizes. The successful candidate will be an excellent classroom practitioner, have a passion for the subject and have a track record of supporting students to ensure that they make excellent progress. 

We are looking for a candidate who is:

·        An inspirational teacher with high expectations of students and themselves, who is determined to secure good outcomes for students.

·        Able to teach Art to KS3, KS4 and KS5

·        Able to teach KS3 Technology in line with the current national curriculum.

·        Willing to generously give their time outside of lessons to students and colleagues.

·        Actively supportive of the learning culture and values of the school.

·        Committed to their professional development

·        Resilient, has presence, boundless energy and a good sense of humour.

·        Willing to support and expand extracurricular opportunities across all key stages.

·        Organised, pro-active and can manage their time efficiently.

·        Committed to contributing to the growth of the Art department, investing time in actively developing schemes of work to stretch and challenge.

·        Foster a sense of community and belonging within their classroom, ensuring inclusivity.

·        Engage and collaborate effectively and professionally with other staff members.

Continued professional development is strong within both teams, with a CPD period on the timetable. The Head of Art is extremely passionate and committed to developing and expanding the curriculum. Photography for example is being introduced in September at KS5 and there is potential to roll this into our KS4 curriculum. You will be encouraged and supported to develop and improve as an individual and as part of the team.

Staffing within Art currently stands at 2 full-time posts where both teachers contribute to the teaching of A-level

Malbank’s Art and Design department strives to develop and foster an inclusive, creative, and purposeful learning environment where all pupils are exposed to a rich and diverse curriculum. Through exploring the work of contemporary and traditional artists, designers and craftspeople pupils through our diverse projects investigate a broad range of techniques and processes to develop their personal ideas and realise intentions. At Malbank we as passionate artists make every effort to ensure that all our learners are equipped with the essential specialist knowledge and skills needed to become enriched, innovative, critical thinking artists.

Due to the popularity of the subject at both KS4 and KS5 we are fortunate to have great facilities to support our teaching; including 2 large classrooms, a designated sixth form study area, photography studio as well as computers with Photoshop to support digital work. We are also currently in the process of expanding our printmaking facilities.

Our results for Art are reflective of the hardworking and caring nature of our staff.

98% of pupils at KS4 in 2022-2023 achieved a grade 4 or above, 92% a grade 5 or above, 29% achieving a grade 7-9 following the AQA Art, Craft and Design specification.

All pupils at KS5 in 2022-2023 achieved A*-B following the Art, Craft and Design AQA specification.

The Technology department is well resourced with a range of equipment including a laser cutter and 3D printer. The approach to learning in Technology at KS3 is very much practical based so a Health and Safety certificate to supervise the use of the equipment would either be required, this can be arranged following appointment if needed.

How to apply:

We are looking to recruit a candidate who can start in SEPTEMBER 2024.

Please include, with your application form, a concise letter describing the qualities and experiences that will enable you to be an outstanding teacher of Art with Technology. You should include some of your experiences of gaining successes with students and staff, making it clear how you were able to have impact.

The closing date for all applications will be Tuesday 7th May at Noon.

I hope that this information has encouraged you to apply, and if so, I look forward to reading your application. If you have any specific questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Mr J Harrison

Headteacher