Art Teacher- Part time (0.4 FTE- Wednesday and Thursday)

North London Grammar School is a modern independent grammar school, situated in Hendon, North London, with state-of-the-art facilities. Students benefit from small class sizes and highly interactive learning. The school is a warm and welcoming environment, with a supportive team and an investment in training. This is an exciting time to be joining the school in a new phase of our growth. 

North London Grammar School has the highest ambitions for our pupils’ intellectual and academic experience at all age levels. Our aspirations mean that we are not just looking for an outstanding Art Teacher to be a part of our team, but someone who has the focus and energy to help the School in achieving its vision.

Teaching and Learning 

·      To oversee students’ work within Art across KS 2,3 and 4 and ensure that learning experiences offered to students are appropriate and relevant to their needs.

·      To continually review and develop the range of learning experiences offered to students.

·      To keep informed of curriculum developments relevant to the subject.

·      To contribute to detailed schemes of work in line with national requirements and school policy.

·      To ensure that students’ work is regularly assessed and progress monitored, and that accurate records of progress are kept.

·      To contribute to devising and implementing strategies for celebrating pupil achievement, e.g. regular display of work.

·      To ensure that profiles and progress reports are written on all students, by published deadlines, and that these conform to school policy.

·      To be willing to participate in the implementation of cross-curricular links within the department.

·      To assist where necessary, the Deputy Head Teacher in supporting public and internal examinations.

·      To liaise with the appropriate tutor and/or Head of Year, to ensure that the educational needs of all students are met.

 Deploying staff and resources

·      In consultation with, and by the direction of the Deputy Headteacher, deploy people and resources efficiently and effectively i.e. timetables and supply staff.

·      To participate in recruitment and selection, as agreed by the Deputy Headteacher.

Students

·      Set high expectations for students’ behaviour, establishing and maintaining a good standard of discipline

·      Undertake student supervisory duties and cover for absent colleagues in line with school procedures

·      Assess and record each student’s progress, including through observation, questioning, testing and marking

Communication

·      Contribute to meetings and discussions about teaching methods, schemes of learning, student progress and School policies

·      Keep parents and line managers informed about student progress/concerns and action taken

·      Attend relevant parents’ evenings

Operational

·      Promote the School to current parents and potential parents.

·      Work with SLT and inspectors during inspections by regulatory bodies and to assist in the implementation of any recommendations.

·      To prepare for and attend after school performances and shows;

Staff

·      Work as a team with other staff members.

·      Support and mentor students.

·      Be responsible for participating in all self-development activities including appraisals etc.

·      To attend school INSET days and after school training sessions.

Pastoral Care

·      Be fully conversant with, and apply, the School’s child protection policy and all related issues.

·      Promote good attendance and monitor it in accordance with School policy.

·      Promote the general progress and well-being of pupils

Professional Standards

·      Support the aims and ethos of the School and carry out the school’s strategic plan.

·      Treat all members of the School community with respect and consideration.

·      Treat all pupils fairly, consistently and without prejudice.

·      Set a good example to pupils in terms of appropriate dress, punctuality and attendance. 

·      Participate in the School’s extracurricular programme.

·      Take responsibility for personal professional development within the School’s CPD programme.

·      Attend all departmental and staff meetings, Parents’ Evenings, Open Evenings and ensure that all deadlines are met as published in the School calendar.

·      Take responsibility for matters relating to health and safety.

·      Undertake duties that may be reasonably assigned by the Head Teacher (directly or indirectly)