Art Don

Winchester College are looking to appoint a well-qualified, able and aspiring Art Don (teacher) for an initial fixed two-term contract. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE The successful candidate will be responsible to the Head of Art for the quality and effectiveness of their teaching, the smooth running of their weekly activities, and for raising any concerns related to pupils, staff, or organisational matters. They will also be accountable for outcomes in external examinations. He/she will have an enthusiasm for the subject and for teaching. Upon joining the department, he/she will take responsibility for a number of classes across the age and ability range of the pupils in the school. He/she will be expected to: Teaching Timetable teach a set timetable per week set and mark work in accordance with school and department policies maintain accurate records of pupils’ attainment and academic progress be available to provide extra teaching outside the timetable where appropriate, and as reasonably required by the school Communication write reports on pupils as required monitor the progress of all pupils, giving constructive feedback from oral, written or examinable tasks attend meetings, including (but not limited to) staff meetings, chapel services, Professional Development days, and parents’ evenings communicate with parents over pupil progress both at planned school events and on an ‘as-needs-be’ basis (either by email or face-to-face) Professional Development show evidence of, and a continuing interest in, professional and personal development participate in the school’s Professional Development Review system produce, share and encourage the generation of outstanding resources share best practice with the rest of the department Additional Responsibilities be available to cover for absences both inside and outside the department as reasonably required by the Head of Department and/or the Director of Studies assist the Head of Department with the marking of scholarship a