Teacher of Visual Arts Cambridge, East of England, England
Job description
ABOUT CATS CAMBRIDGE
CATS College Cambridge offers an outstanding international pre-university educational experience to students aged 14+ from all over the world. CATS students live and work at the custom built Cambridge campus, studying for GCSEs, A levels and University Foundation Programmes, and preparing for admission to universities across the country and elsewhere. We pride ourselves on our approach to teaching and learning, with small class sizes and an informal atmosphere ensuring that students are treated as individuals and build great relationships with staff.
OVERVIEW OF THE JOB
Visual Arts teacher (specialism in Photography or Fine Art preferred but any considered) able to teach the full A level Fine Art specification. Teaching A level, GCSE and UFP Fine Art and Photography.
REPORTS TO
You will be directly responsible to the Head of Department. You will work within the framework set by and under the general direction of the Principal.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB
As a teacher, you should carry out your role to support the needs of the students you work with and
the College in general.
As a subject teacher, you will:
- Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge students
- Promote good progress and outcomes by students
- Demonstrate strong subject and curriculum knowledge
- Plan and teach well-structured lessons based on departmental schemes of work
- Participate in arrangements for preparing students for external examinations
- Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all students
- Set and mark homework promptly according to the College’s policy
- Make accurate and productive use of assessment
- Write high quality reports as required by the College’s policy on reporting to parents
- Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment
- Develop and maintain classroom and other learning environments
- Ensure that College policies on student attendance are enforced
- Act as personal tutor to a group of students
- Play a role in departmental planning and the development of resources
- Contribute to the College’s PSHEE and associated programmes
- Contribute to the College’s University and College access programmes
- Support the College’s programme of trips and activities
- Participate in the College’s induction programmes for new students
- Support the College welfare team by ensuring concerns are communicated and acted on
- Play a full part in your own professional development and that of colleagues
- Attend appropriate meetings and in-service training programmes
- Contribute to the development and implementation of the College’s vision
- Communicate effectively with students, parents, colleagues and others
- Fulfil wider professional responsibilities
- Participate in the College’s appraisal and performance management processes
- Undertake other appropriate tasks that the Principal may assign
In particular, you will:
- Treat students with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual respect
- Have regard for the need to safeguard students’ well-being
- Show tolerance of and respect for the rights of others
- Maintain high standards of attendance and punctuality
- Generally be in College during the teaching day, except with agreement of your line manager
- Help to create and maintain a safe working environment for everyone
- Understand and act within the relevant College, national and statutory frameworks
PERSON SPECIFICATION
The job requires that you have:
- A good academic degree in a key curriculum subject area
- Effective time management skills
- Strong communication abilities
- Great interpersonal skills, both verbal and written
- Good levels of IT literacy
- Strong presentation skills
- Clarity of speech
- A calm and diplomatic approach
It also requires that you are:
- Passionate about your subject
- An advocate for cultural diversity and globalisation
- Willing to play a part in the wider life of the College
- A good team player, but also able to work autonomously
- Willing to accept additional responsibilities
- Good at prioritising conflicting demands
- Able to meet deadlines
- Neat, well-groomed and well-presented
- A strong role model for young people
ABOUT CATS Global Schools
CATS Global Schools are a leading provider of pre-university academic courses and English language courses in the UK. We provide programmes including A Level, IB and University Foundation, as well as English Language Study, to a growing number of international students seeking to win places at UK universities.
We operate a number of different educational brands: CATS Colleges in Cambridge, The Worthgate School and Guildhouse in London; CATS Academy in Boston; Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts (CSVPA) and Stafford House English language schools and study holidays. We benefit from being part of a global
team focused on teaching and learning.
AND FINALLY
CATS Colleges are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect everyone connected with the organisation to share this commitment. All positions are subject to the satisfactory completion of safer recruitment pre-employment checks in line with KCSIE guidelines.
