Teacher of Art
MPS/UPR (Outer London)
Required from September 2024
Students at The Tiffin Girls’ School are highly motivated, kind and respectful, and the school is a genuinely caring and supportive community. We are looking to appoint a teacher of Art who has the subject knowledge and desire to inspire our extremely engaged, curious and creative student body. Art has a very high profile in the school with regular art installations, exhibitions and projects that enrich the whole school environment.
Fine Art is a popular choice at GCSE and A-Level, with great success, and many of our students go on to study Art, Architecture and Fashion at the country’s top universities/institutions.
Both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers are welcome to apply (we support the development of new teachers through an excellent ECT training programme).
Candidates suitable for the role will:
• be confident in teaching KS3, KS4 and experience of KS5 is desirable but not essential
• be passionate about personal and professional development and demonstrate a willingness to engage with the findings of evidence-based research (through our whole school CPD programme)
• help extend and enrich students’ school experiences beyond the curriculum (Art Clubs/trips etc)
• have the ability to communicate effectively with staff, students and parents/families
We can offer:
• the opportunity to join a wider team of caring, committed and motivated staff
• a stimulating and creative environment in a school where extra-curricular activities flourish and teachers are encouraged to try new and innovative activities
• a CPD provision tailored to your needs focusing on areas of research and development
• a diverse workplace, with an engaged student and staff community who are currently collaborating on the school’s approach to equality, diversity and inclusion
• a supportive environment where the work-life balance of teachers is proactively supported by the governors and senior leadership team
• Teacher Pension Scheme
• a two-week October half term
• numerous other benefits (please see our attached information pack)
The Tiffin Girls’ School is ideally situated just fifteen minutes’ walk from Kingston upon Thames town centre and mainline station (Zone 6). For further information about our school please see our web site. Please note that CV’s will not be accepted.
The school reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date, so early applications are strongly encouraged.
Closing date: 9.00am Thursday 16 May 2024
Interview date: Tuesday 21 May
The Tiffin Girls’ School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, verification of the right to work in the UK and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
The Tiffin Girls’ School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share and support this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to both a full employment history and child protection check, and will also be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring (criminal record) check, verification of the right to work in the UK and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.