Teaching Vacancies
About the Role:
Higham Lane North Academy seeks a highly effective and qualified Art and Design teacher to lead the Year 7 Art and Design curriculum. This crucial role involves developing high-quality teaching, creating a coherent knowledge curriculum, and ensuring excellent learning outcomes for all students.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and deliver high-quality teaching and subject knowledge of Art and Design Technology.
- Develop and implement a coherently planned and sequenced knowledge curriculum in Art and Design Technology.
- Improve standards of learning and achievement for all pupils in Years 7 and 8.
- Implement consistent assessment procedures.
- Manage effective use of resources and specialist facilities including IT and Visualiser.
- Support the school’s commitment to reading and literacy development.
- Develop and deliver weekly form time activities focused on numeracy.
- Lead on super-curricular activities related to the Art and Design department.
- Plan, deliver, and support trips and visits.
Skills and Expertise:
- Proven experience as a highly effective teacher of Art and/or Design Technology.
- Expertise in delivering a knowledge-based curriculum.
- Strong understanding of assessment strategies and methods.
- Proven ability to lead and inspire students.
- Experience using IT and visual aids in the classroom.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Job Facilities/Benefits:
- Laptop provided.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Clear behaviour and praise policy.
- Commitment to a balanced knowledge curriculum.
- Research-based teaching and learning strategies.
- Regular CPD opportunities.
- Opportunities for professional qualifications and career development.
- Supportive senior leadership and Trust team.
- Collaborative opportunities with other schools within the trust.
- Employee Support Schemes: Subsidized eye care, Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Employee Benefits Scheme, and Health Cash Plan.
Why Join Us:
Join a vibrant and growing secondary school that values its staff. We offer a supportive environment with a clear focus on staff wellbeing and development. Become part of a dedicated team passionate about creating outstanding learning opportunities for students.