Art & Design Teacher

Art & Design Teacher 

Responsible To: Principal Teacher

Hours of Work: Part Time (Term Time)

Salary: £27,517.22 – £34,538.76 (pro-rata) (EIS Main Grade Scale SCP 1-5) 

Who Are We?

Kibble supports children and young people (aged 5-26) who have experienced trauma and

adversity through residential care, education and mental health services. For more than 200

years, we’ve put young people first and have built a trusted charity with vital services that

strive to transform lives, families and communities.

When starting a new job at Kibble, you’ll become part of a dedicated staff team who make

sure children are happy and safe 365 days a year, 24/7. Whether your role is in care,

education, or the corporate side, you’ll help give young people a chance at life.

Kibble is looking to appoint a registered or eligible for registration with the GTC (Scotland),

experienced Art Teacher who is keen to gain experience of working with children and young

people with additional support needs.

Our Expressive Arts Department

The education team at Kibble is based across our schools; primary school - Forest View,

secondary school - Goudie Academy, safe centre school - Mirin Academy and The Skills

Academy, where there is opportunity to work in collaboration with local community groups as

well as national organisations to strengthen opportunities, experiences and development for

our learners.

Education Scotland’s inspection report praised Kibble as ‘Very Good’ across all quality

indicators, noting positive learning experiences and high motivation among pupils.

What is the job Function?

As a teacher at Kibble you will be part of a friendly, supportive and creative team. Small

class sizes (6 pupils) allow our learners to meet their maximum potential. Personalised

Learning Plans ensure you can deliver the appropriate qualifications to learners based on

their needs. You will be well versed in differentiation and personalisation of education and

deliver inspiring and engaging lessons to enthuse often reluctant learners.

The successful candidate will enjoy working with learners who access Kibble’s Education

services, working across Curriculum for Excellence and delivering National Qualifications as

well as Wider Achievement Qualifications.

Qualifications and Experience

The successful candidate should:

 Hold a recognised teaching qualification in Art & Design, specific to Secondary

Education, and be fully registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (or

hold Provisional Registration where the probationary period is not yet complete)

 Have a strong knowledge and understanding of the Art & Design curriculum across

relevant stages, including current subject-related developments

 Have experience of delivering National Qualifications in Art & Design, including

planning, assessment, verification and supporting learners to achieve appropriate

qualifications

 Demonstrate experience of delivering high-quality learning and teaching in Art &

Design and preparing learners effectively for assessment

 Have sound knowledge of safe working practices relevant to Art & Design

 Demonstrate commitment to curricular development, continuous professional

learning and ongoing improvement

 Be a positive, reliable and collaborative team member who contributes effectively to

departmental and whole-school working

 Communicate effectively with colleagues, learners and other professionals, and be

willing to share ideas, resources and practice

 Demonstrate enthusiasm for Art & Design and the ability to motivate, encourage and

support sometimes reluctant learners

 Show a clear commitment to the pastoral care and wellbeing of learners

 Use ICT effectively to enhance learning and teaching

 Contribute positively to the wider school and Kibble community, including

interdisciplinary learning and school improvement activities.

 Make effective use of time and resources, demonstrating sound judgement, initiative

and decision-making skills

 Experience or knowledge of Film and Screen curriculum delivery would be

advantageous.

What do we offer?

Access to the Teacher Superannuation Fund, and employee benefits including cash4health,

employee assistance programme, free parking, free meals, plus access to onsite physio.

Notes:

1. The successful candidate will be required to become a member of the Protecting

Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG Scheme). Having previous convictions will not

automatically disbar you from working at Kibble (with the exception of offences

against children or other vulnerable groups) and every case is taken on an individual

basis.

2. This job outline reflects the main tasks and responsibilities discharged by the post

holder at the present time, however, Kibble reserves the right to alter or amend the

content of this job outline to reflect changes to the job or services provided, while

maintaining the overall character and level of responsibility for the post.

3. Notwithstanding any information or statement described within this job outline, all

duties must be carried out in a way that promotes equality of opportunity, dignity and

respect for all individuals and which is consistent with Kibble’s stated policy on equal

opportunities.

4. The successful candidate will be required to undertake Safe Crisis Management

(SCM) training and will require a level of fitness to be able to carry out SCM. The

successful candidate must be able to participate fully in this training and be prepared

to put this training into practice. The SCM training will consist of two days theory and

two days physical training. The successful candidate must complete this training prior

to taking up post. Should the candidate for any reason fail any aspect of the SCM

training (theory, physical or both parts), an additional input and opportunity would be

given to successfully complete the training and achieve the required level of

proficiency.

5. Appointments will be subject to a three-month probationary period.

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