Job Description
We are seeking an enthusiastic, well-qualified and skilled practitioner to lead the Art Department. St. Mark’s is an outstanding school and we are committed to excellence across the curriculum. As Subject Leader/Head of Art, we would expect you to have a passion for the subject and the ability to teach from KS3 - KS5.
We are committed to providing a broad curriculum at St. Mark's and Art is a key element of this provision. Art is taught as a discrete subject throughout Key Stage 3, and students follow the Edexcel specification at GCSE and A Level.
The Department is based in two large adjoining rooms on the ground floor of the school's main building. There is easy access to the prayer garden which is used as a resource and the department benefits from being in close proximity to the graphics and resistant materials workshops. A kiln facilitates the production of clay work in all years.
St Mark’s
- Achieves consistently high academic results (Top 1% of schools for progress)
- Enjoys an excellent reputation and is heavily over subscribed
- Has a thriving Sixth Form
- Is committed to staff professional development and wellbeing
- Is friendly and welcoming with a strong Catholic ethos.
The Post is subject to an Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau check (check wording)
St. Mark’s Catholic School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
We reserve the right to appoint at any stage in the recruitment process
St. Mark’s Catholic School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.All posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.