Art Teacher - Full-time - Special Needs Position

Ripplevale School and College - Rochester, Rochester

• Ref:MED887-6006-94T
• Posted:25/04/2024
• Pay:MPS1 to MPS6
• Start Date:September 2024
• App Close Date:17/05/2024 at 16:00
• Interviews:TBC

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Are you passionate about nurturing creativity and empowering young minds through art education? Ripplevale School and College in Rochester is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Art Teacher to join our team and inspire our students on their artistic journey.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver engaging and creative art lessons to students across various age groups and abilities, including those studying for Arts Award and GCSE qualifications.

Develop and implement innovative teaching strategies that cater to individual learning styles and support students in achieving their full potential.

Facilitate practical art projects, workshops, and activities that inspire creativity, critical thinking, and self-expression.

Provide constructive feedback and guidance to students to help them progress academically and artistically.

Collaborate with colleagues to integrate art across the curriculum and contribute to the wider school community through extracurricular activities and events.

Requirements:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification.

Specialism in art education with a strong understanding of the Arts Award and GCSE curriculum.

Hold the qualification of Arts Award Gold Assessor.

Experience working with students with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is desirable but not essential.

Passion for art and creativity, with the ability to inspire and motivate students from diverse backgrounds.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.

Benefits:

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Supportive and collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Access to comprehensive benefits package including pension scheme and employee assistance programme.

If you are enthusiastic about making a positive impact through art education and are ready to join a dynamic team dedicated to unlocking the potential of every student, we would love to hear from you!

Information about the school

Ripplevale Rochester is an independent specialist provision for students aged 6 to 25 who have been diagnosed with various needs, which may include ASD, dyslexia, speech, language and communication difficulties, DCD, sensory, social, emotional and other learning difficulties along with high levels of anxiety. The school is set in an historic Medway town and enjoys the outstanding community facilities and links that the towns of Chatham and Rochester have to offer.

Ripplevale provides a holistic child centred approach to education underpinned by our team of 98 Teachers, Teaching assistants, Administrators and Therapists, all working in a caring and nurturing environment, with a common belief that all students have the opportunity to make progress and experience success everyday, in a safe, caring, nurturing and secure environment.

Our site boasts well-resourced classrooms, small class sizes, music and drama facilities, Science labs, Therapy rooms, amazing vocational teaching areas such as our hair and beauty studios, a coffee shop, catering kitchens, as well as numerous areas for children to have fun and enjoy social times. Staff are both welcoming and friendly at this independent school and there is a collaborative approach where resources and best practices are shared.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Lesley Cook
• Address:13 New Road, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1BG
• Telephone: 07476 574 868
• Email: hr@ripplevaleschoolrochester.co.uk