Job Purpose: International School of Creative Arts, an independent specialist art school, is looking for an innovative, inspirational Art and Design Tutor with experience of teaching Fine Art disciplines, including Contemporary Art and Design Practice and Fundamental Design Principles. The candidate should be able to successfully deliver at A-Level standard

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Description

Responsibilities:

To plan and deliver art and design lessons for Year 11 (GCSE) Year 12 and Year 13 A level Art and Design

Manage studio space and resources in Fine Art and Design areas..

Deliver learning programmes in line with individual needs of students and across art and design subject areas.

Plan, prepare and deliver highly innovative lesson plans, schemes of work and teaching resources in line with the School ethos and development plan.

Accurately assess student work, give appropriate feedback, and maintain records of students' progress and development.

Be an active member of the School’s IV process.

Maintain up-to-date subject knowledge, and devise and write new curriculum materials.

Be familiar with a range of different learning resources and specialist art equipment.

Raise achievement and student attainment to the highest academic and creative levels, particularly in portfolio development.

Undergo regular lesson observations and participate in regular in-service training (INSET) as part of continuing professional development (CPD).

Contribute to the wider curriculum and participate in extra-curricular activities.

Attend trips and support with any extension activities, attending to welfare matters of students.

Create a safe, healthy classroom environment.

Work towards and contribute to the aims and objectives of the School’s and department’s development plan.

Participate in the School's Performance Management programme and Continuing Professional Development programme to ensure your own professional and personal development in relation to the School's objectives.

Participate in the School's annual monitoring and reporting requirements to ensure effective management and administration of the curriculum.

Communicate with all members of ISCA staff regarding important matters (education, boarding, welfare and administration).

Progression

Support the academic aspect of Fine Art and Design students progressing to Higher Education, in particular.

Research progression opportunities to HE in Fine Art and Design and related subject areas.

Prepare students for progression to HE; facilitate and provide guidance for students applying for Higher Education courses including personal statements, references and UCAS applications.

Maintain professional standards at all times.

Safeguard the wellbeing of students in line with School policy.

Carry out all duties with an awareness and understanding of the Safeguarding requirements within the area of responsibility.

Work complies with all safeguarding policies and procedures that apply to the role. Behaviours and actions support the safeguarding of children, young people or adults with care and support needs as appropriate.

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act

“This organisation is committed to safeguarding and pro

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act

“This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment”

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants are therefore not entitled to withhold information about convictions, which for other purposes are ‘spent’ under the provision of the Act.

We are committed to carefully screening all applicants who will work with children, young people and adults with care and support needs [delete where applicable]. All applicants will be expected to undertake employment checks, a Disclosure & Barring Service check and provide previous employment references.