Teacher of Photography and Art

Job Title: Teacher of Photography and Art 

FTE: 0.8 - 1 FTE 

Contract type: Permanent

Year groups: Year 10 & Year 11

Exam groups: GCSE

Location: Mangotsfield School, BS16 9LH

Mangotsfield School is excited to be recruiting for a  Photography & Art  Teacher on a permanent contract. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well resourced team in a rapidly improving school.

About the Role

To support and challenge all students to achieve their full potential within this subject area so as to enable their confidence and knowledge to ensure academic success. The department aims to provide students with a varied and stimulating curriculum that students can enjoy and take great pleasure and pride in. Students are encouraged to be inquisitive and independent thinkers with teachers taking on the role of facilitators as well as educators. The postholder will be expected to act as a role model to all students upholding the school values, and at all times promoting the safety and welfare of young people in accordance with CSET/School policies and procedures and any associated guidance.

About You

This role requires you to be creative, innovative and agile with your thoughts and approach.

You will need to be IT proficient and ideally have a working knowledge of Photoshop and/or Illustrator. You will be able to build effective relationships with your peers and colleagues across the Trust, so will be personable and approachable.

About Us

Mangotsfield School has been recognised by Ofsted as a “rapidly improving, community focused, ambitious school.” In March 2022 we were awarded Good in all categories, a testament to the vision and dedication of the leadership and teaching body.

Mangotsfield School has a strong ethos built on our four values. In all aspects of school life we encourage students to love learning, embrace challenge, give and earn respect and grow our community. Our classrooms, our corridors, our systems are built on these values and this supports our culture where we can meet individual needs and close the gaps for our students.

Mangotsfield School is a local secondary school firmly rooted in, and proudly working within the community which it serves. The school is situated in pleasant semi-rural surroundings on the north-eastern outskirts of Bristol. Mangotsfield School became an academy as part of the Castle School Education Trust in September 2015 and works in partnership with Downend School to deliver 16-19 opportunities for all students. We are committed to the professional development of all staff.

We can offer you:

• Commitment to CPD and development of all staff
• Commitment to inclusivity and fostering of diversity
• Values and vision that are lived not laminated
• Open and honest culture
• Up to 30% discount with Microsoft & Dell
• Discounted gym membership
• Life Assurance - 3 x Death in Service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Dedicated counselling service

In order to apply for this role please complete an application form by 9am, Sunday 14th April. Please let us know if you require any adjustments as part of the process.

Further details and additional information about our school may be viewed on our website. If you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact us to arrange that.

Please know that depending on the number of applications received we may decide to close the advert early. If you do not hear from us by a week after the closing date then please assume that you have not been shortlisted for an interview. If you have previously applied for this role there is no requirement to apply again, all applications will be reviewed. We wish you all the best in your future and ask that you join our E-Teach Talent Pool so as to keep up to date with all of our latest current opportunities.

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