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Head of Department - Art

Darton Academy Β· Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber

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About the role

Essential β€’ Good degree in an appropriate discipline related to Art & Photography (A/C) β€’ Teaching qualification together with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) (A/C) β€’ Strong and secure subject knowledge in Art & Photography up to GCSE and/or A Level (A/I) β€’ Evidence of good student examination results (A/I/R) β€’ Recent and relevant teaching experience (A/I/R) β€’ Experience of assessment at key stage 3 and 4 (A/I/R) β€’ Awareness of the strategies available for improving the learning and achievement of all students

(A/I) β€’ Good understanding of curriculum developments in Art & Photography (A/I) β€’ Experience of leading a team (A/I/R) β€’ Excellent classroom practitioner that can model best practice (A/I/R) β€’ Able to use a range of teaching and learning strategies (A/I) β€’ Understands how assessment for learning can improve student performance (A/I) β€’ Understands principles of quality learning, teaching and assessment including Academy review and

self-evaluation (A/I/R) β€’ Able to apply effective practice and research evidence to improve outcomes (A/I) β€’ Confident in the use of standard ICT packages and how these can be used to enhance student

learning (A/I) Able to use student level data to raise standards (A/I) β€’ Able to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a team (A/I) β€’ Strong enthusiasm for your subject area (A/I) β€’ Creative in problem solving together with willingness to take on and try new approaches and ideas

(A/I) β€’ Ability to relate to students in a pleasant and sympathetic manner and to recognise potential

safeguarding issues (A/I/R) β€’ Able to communicate both orally and in writing to students and their parents/carers (A/I/R) β€’ Able to communicate high expectations to all students (A/I/R) β€’ Willingness to share good practice across the department and beyond (A/I/R)

Desirable β€’ Strong ICT skills including SMART board or Promethean (A/I/R) β€’ Strong and secure subject knowledge in your subject area up to A Level (A/I) β€’ Experience of assessment at key stage 5 (A/I/R) β€’ Curriculum design and management (A/I/R) Key: C – Certificate; A – Application Form; I – Interview; R - Reference

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Location Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber
Posted Yesterday
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