Art Teacher - Slough, Berkshire, United Kingdom - GSL Education - Watford

Description

Art Teacher


Location:
Slough


Salary:
£90 - £200 per day


Start Date:
Immediately

We at GSL Education Watford have the perfect opportunity for a dedicated and passionate Art Teacher who can inspire and motivate young students to learn and improve their creative skills.

We are seeking someone who can create a nurturing and supportive environment for our students to thrive in, while promoting high aspirations and academic excellence.

The successful candidate will be joining a friendly and welcoming department at a dynamic school located in Slough.

The school is committed to transforming the life chances of students, ensuring that all are supported and encouraged to have high aspirations and achieve their personal best.

The appointed Art Teacher must:

Hold a valid teaching qualification or UK equivalent, such as a PGCE in Art/B. Ed with QTS
Demonstrate excellent behaviour and classroom management skills
Possess a strong knowledge of Art
Bring new expertise to the Art Department
Have an enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to apply for one

Roles and Responsibilities:

Create and implement a comprehensive plan for teaching art and art history, ensuring learning objectives are met,
Invest in art supplies and maintain inventory levels.
Organise and set up the classroom's art supplies and tools for student use.
Deliver lectures on art, art techniques, art history, and aesthetics to students.
Demonstrate drawing and painting techniques to students.
Teach students how to use various drawing, painting, and colouring techniques.
Inspire students by discussing different artistic traditions and techniques.
Instruct students on proper use of art supplies, including charcoal, pencils, brushes, watercolours, acrylic paints, and oil paints.
Assign and assess art tasks and track student progress.
Curate art exhibitions to showcase student work and assist with developing student art portfolios.
Attend faculty meetings, contribute to improving the art programme, and participate in parent-teacher conferences.

GSL Education offers:

Competitive pay rates.
Direct connections to local schools.
Committed consultants to support your employment needs.
Strong commitment to providing the highest level of support to candidates and client schools.

Please note that this role requires a thorough understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and successful applicants must pass all background checks, including an enhanced child DBS on the update service or be willing to apply for one.

GSL Education is an ethical, independent recruitment agency serving teachers across Watford.

For more information about this role or similar upcoming opportunities, please contact Daanish at the GSL Education Watford Office