Teacher of Art
THE HENLEY COLLEGE
Location Henley-on-Thames
Salary Teaching Point Scale 1 - 9
Contract Type Permanent
Working Hours 1 FTE
About the Role
Are you passionate about inspiring creativity and helping young people develop their artistic voice? We are looking for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Art Teacher to deliver high-quality teaching and learning across our Art provision, including UAL Art and Photography.
The successful candidate will bring strong subject expertise, creative and practical experience, and a genuine passion for helping students develop their artistic skills, confidence and creativity.
Main Responsibilities
• Plan, prepare, deliver and assess engaging Art lessons and programmes, including UAL Art and AL Art, and including teaching on Level 4 foundation course.
• Teach and support students across relevant Art units, setting and assessing work completed in College and elsewhere.
• Support students in developing creative, practical and theoretical understanding, while promoting their general progress and well-being.
• Assess, record and report on student development, progress and attainment; provide timely and constructive feedback; and contribute to internal moderation of assessed work.
• Collaborate with colleagues on courses of study, teaching materials, teaching methods, assessment and pastoral arrangements, maintaining high standards and meeting curriculum and awarding-body requirements.
• Provide appropriate guidance to students on educational matters, further education and future careers, contribute to College activities, and keep up to date with educational developments and qualification standards.
About You
Essential:
• Relevant degree
• Teaching qualification (or working towards a full teaching qualification)
• Teaching experience (or professional work experience)
• Experience of teaching the specified subject(s) or course(s)
• Commitment to active and student-centred learning
• Commitment to keeping up to date with educational developments affecting the work of the College and the subject/course areas covered by the post
• Energy, enthusiasm and the ability to communicate effectively with students and staff
• Well-developed organisational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with a committed team of teachers and support staff
Desirable:
• Previous experience of providing tutorial support to students
• Experience of teaching on a foundation art course
Why join us?
The Henley College is a leading sixth form college, serving young people and adult learners from across Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire. Located in the HEART of Henley-on-Thames, we are a vibrant and inclusive organisation with around 250 dedicated staff, committed to achieving educational excellence. Our values - High Expectations, Enterprise, Accountability, Respect and Teamwork (HEART) - are central to everything we do.
As part of our team in this role, you'll benefit from:
• Teachers Pension Scheme. This is an employee and employer contributory pension scheme.
• On site cafes
• 5 mins walk from the beautiful market town of Henley-on-Thames, on the banks of the River Thames
• 24/7 support for your physical, mental and financial health through our EAP provider
• We actively support our staff with continuing professional development
The Henley College is an Equal Opportunities Employer. The Henley College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.
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The Henley College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.