Art & Design Teacher

The successful candidate will enjoy working with learners who access Kibble’s Education services, working across Curriculum for Excellence and delivering National Qualifications as Well As Wider Achievement Qualifications.

Qualifications and Experience

The Successful Candidate Should

• Hold a recognised teaching qualification in Art & Design, specific to Secondary Education, and be fully registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (or hold Provisional Registration where the probationary period is not yet complete)
• Have a strong knowledge and understanding of the Art & Design curriculum across relevant stages, including current subject-related developments
• Have experience of delivering National Qualifications in Art & Design, including planning, assessment, verification and supporting learners to achieve appropriate Qualifications
• Demonstrate experience of delivering high-quality learning and teaching in Art & Design and preparing learners effectively for assessment
• Have sound knowledge of safe working practices relevant to Art & Design
• Demonstrate commitment to curricular development, continuous professional learning and ongoing improvement
• Be a positive, reliable and collaborative team member who contributes effectively to departmental and whole-school working
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, learners and other professionals, and be willing to share ideas, resources and practice
• Demonstrate enthusiasm for Art & Design and the ability to motivate, encourage and support sometimes reluctant learners
• Show a clear commitment to the pastoral care and wellbeing of learners
• Use ICT effectively to enhance learning and teaching
• Contribute positively to the wider school and Kibble community, including interdisciplinary learning and school improvement activities.
• Make effective use of time and resources, demonstrating sound judgement, initiative and decision-making skills

Experience or knowledge of Film and Screen curriculum delivery would be advantageous.

What Do We Offer?

• Access to the Teacher Superannuation Fund
• Employee benefits including cash4health, employee assistance programme, free parking, free meals, plus access to onsite physio

Notes

The successful candidate will be required to become a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG Scheme). Having previous convictions will not automatically disbar you from working at Kibble (with the exception of offences against children or other vulnerable groups) and every case is taken on an individual basis.

This job outline reflects the main tasks and responsibilities discharged by the post holder at the present time, however, Kibble reserves the right to alter or amend the content of this job outline to reflect changes to the job or services provided, while maintaining the overall character and level of responsibility for the post.

Notwithstanding any information or statement described within this job outline, all duties must be carried out in a way that promotes equality of opportunity, dignity and respect for all individuals and which is consistent with Kibble’s stated policy on equal opportunities.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake Safe Crisis Management (SCM) training and will require a level of fitness to be able to carry out SCM. The successful candidate must be able to participate fully in this training and be prepared to put this training into practice. The SCM training will consist of two days theory and two days physical training. The successful candidate must complete this training prior to taking up post. Should the candidate for any reason fail any aspect of the SCM training (theory, physical or both parts), an additional input and opportunity would be given to successfully complete the training and achieve the required level of proficiency.

Appointments will be subject to a three-month probationary period.

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