Teacher of Art

TEACHER OF ART AND DESIGN

Job Title: Teacher of Art and Design

Grade: Main Pay Range / Upper Pay Range

Contract: Full-time

Reporting to: Head of Creative Arts

Start Date: 1st September 2026

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

To carry out the professional responsibilities of a teacher in accordance with the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document and the school’s policies, under the direction of the Headteacher.

ACCOUNTABLE FOR:

• The learning, progress and outcomes of pupils in allocated teaching groups, ensuring pupils make progress in line with, or exceeding, expected progress across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Delivering departmental schemes of work, ensuring the needs of all learners are met appropriately.
• The pastoral, academic and social development of the allocated tutor group.

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND TASKS

Planning, Teaching and Classroom Practice

• Teach allocated pupils through well-planned lessons that secure sustained progress and excellent learning outcomes.
• Promote and embed a ROCKS approach within subject pedagogy.
• Design engaging and inclusive lessons that inspire pupils through a range of effective teaching strategies.
• Plan lessons that secure progress for all learners through effective use of assessment for learning.
• Identify, monitor and support key pupil groups, including disadvantaged and vulnerable learners, to enable them to achieve strong outcomes.
• Set meaningful homework that consolidates and extends learning.
• Set high expectations and apply the school’s behaviour policy consistently and effectively.
• Demonstrate reflective practice and a commitment to continually improving teaching and learning.
• Ensure the effective and purposeful use of support staff within the classroom.
• Ensure the effective and efficient deployment of classroom support.
• To maintain a tidy classroom and update displays.
• To provide Extra Curricular Activities and GCSE support sessions as appropriate
• To work with visiting artists

Monitoring, Assessment, Recording and Reporting

• Monitor pupils’ work and use the REAct system to provide timely, high-quality feedback that supports progress.
• Assess and record progress systematically to inform planning and intervention, and to identify strengths and areas for development.
• Undertake assessment in line with examination board, departmental and whole-school procedures.
• Prepare and present clear, informative reports for parents in line with school policy, meeting all deadlines.

Curriculum Development

• Contribute to the whole-school improvement and development plan.
• To contribute to the Art Departments Curriculum Improvement Plan.
• Develop and refine teaching resources and support materials as required.
• To produce visual aids to promote learning.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of curriculum developments and assessment requirements.
• Attend all directed meetings and professional development activities.

Pastoral Responsibilities

• Act as a form tutor to an assigned group of pupils.
• Support the personal development, wellbeing and progress of individual pupils and the tutor group.
• Work closely with the Head of Year to implement the school’s pastoral systems effectively.
• Complete registration, accompany pupils to assemblies, and encourage full attendance and participation in school life.
• Contribute to action planning, progress tracking and reporting.
• Alert relevant staff to concerns regarding pupils and contribute to appropriate support strategies.
• Communicate effectively with parents and external agencies as appropriate, in consultation with senior staff.
• Attend relevant pastoral and team meetings.

Other Professional Responsibilities

• Work consistently within the policies, procedures and ethos of the school.
• Build positive professional relationships and set a strong example through conduct, appearance and professionalism.
• Commit to inclusive practice, ensuring every pupil has the opportunity to achieve their potential.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues to maximise the use of resources.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school, including meetings, enrichment activities and events.
• Participate in open evenings, parents’ evenings and liaison activities with partner schools as appropriate.
• Take responsibility for continuous professional development.
• Liaise with parents and governors as required.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements and report accidents appropriately.

This job description is not exhaustive and may be amended following discussion with the Headteacher. The post is subject to the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document and school policies.

PERSON SPECIFICATION – TEACHER OF ART AND DESIGN

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

• A good degree in an Art Discipline
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• A successful teaching record (or strong evidence from training) with the ability to teach GCSE Art and Design.
• A clear philosophy of effective teaching and learning in Art education.
• Strong subject knowledge, including current National Curriculum and Key Stage 4 AQA specification.
• Knowledge of strategies to support progress for pupils of all abilities.
• Understanding of statutory safeguarding responsibilities and pupil wellbeing.

Skills and Abilities

• High-quality teaching and the ability to implement evidence based inclusive best practice, that enable all pupils to achieve,
• Ability to motivate and engage learners of all abilities.
• Skills in adaptive teaching to support SEND pupils, high attainers and identified groups.
• Strong classroom routines and behaviour management with high expectations.
• Effective assessment skills to inform planning and next steps.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with pupils, parents and colleagues.
• Confident use of IT.

Personal Qualities

• A reflective practitioner committed to professional development.
• Enthusiastic and passionate about Art and Design education.
• Actively involved in making Art and able to share this passion with pupils.
• Committed to the pastoral role and supporting pupils’ academic and social development.
• Willing to contribute to the wider life of the school and the Creative Arts Department.
• Organised, reliable and able to manage time effectively.