Art Teacher

What skills and experience we're looking for

We welcome applications from candidates who are:

• Enthusiastic and passionate about their subject, with the ability to instil a love for it in students of all abilities
• Confident teaching across the full ability range and key stages
• Committed to high-quality planning and creative teaching and learning
• Consistent in using ongoing assessment and feedback to support student progress
• Collaborative team players who are eager to share best practice and contribute to departmental improvement
• Ability to teach KS4 and KS5 Photography is beneficial but not essential.

We are looking for someone who will bring energy, creativity, and dedication to the role and who will share in our commitment to excellence. If this sounds like you, we would be delighted to receive your application.

What the school offers its staff

We offer:

• A friendly, vibrant, and caring school community – voted the happiest school in Barnet, and 38thNationally (The Times and Sunday Times)
• A commitment to supporting the whole person, encouraging staff involvement in community and charitable initiatives
• An exciting opportunity to contribute to the next phase of development in our Creative and Performing Arts Department
• A strong commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive induction programme and ongoing CPD
• A genuine focus on staff wellbeing, including half-termly wellbeing initiatives
• An enterprising and ‘can-do’ culture that encourages innovation and initiative
• A school that values and supports staff, offering opportunities for career progression and personal growth
• Routine opportunities to be recognised through our “Extra Mile” awards
• A dedicated Wellbeing Day for all staff after one year of service
• An additional day off in December for Founders’ Day, in recognition of staff commitment and service

Commitment to safeguarding

Finchley Catholic High School is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and as such all candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.