This is an exciting opportunity for someone to make a positive contribution to the Art department within Lagan College that has always been innovative about the curriculum and teaching and learning delivery on offer to the students.
Please make sure you refer to each of the essential criteria in turn and give appropriate level of detail on your application form in section 7.
Essential Criteria
1. An Honours Degree (2:2 level or above) in Art (Art must be the major component) or a related subject – please explain.
2. A secondary level teaching qualification in Art as recognised by the Department of Education.
3. A clear written statement of how you can support the College’s Integrated and Inclusive Ethos.
4. A minimum of 1 year’s experience of teaching GCSE Art, post qualification.
5. Competence in the use of ICT in the classroom to improve the quality of teaching and learning.
6. Willingness to get involved in extra curricular activities related to the Art Department.
Desirable Criteria
1. Experience of teaching A Level Art, post qualification.
2. Experience of teaching Moving Image Arts.
3. Ability and willingness to take Games.
The Board of Governors reserves the right to refine the criteria for shortlisting purposes.
The subject teacher will be required to act as a form teacher.
The Board of Governors reserves the right to amend and or adjust this role of responsibility, in consultation with the member of staff, to reflect the changing needs of the college. Subject teachers are expected to adhere to DENI’s Terms and Conditions.
Art Department
The Art Department is currently one of the largest departments in the school with a suite of 5 Art rooms, with one specialising in clay and a Sixth Form Art Annexe. There are 5 full-time permanent teaching members of the Art Department and one part-time teacher. The subject is taught throughout the school to A Level.
The Department is led by one Head of Department and is well supported by one technician.
Art is a compulsory part of the KS3 curriculum. At KS4 students have the choice of GCSE Art, GCSE MIA and Occupational Studies related to Art.
The Art Department has led educational visits and worked with local primary schools.
Art has always been considered an important part of the curriculum for all students in the College.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone to make a positive contribution to a department within a school which has always been innovative about the curriculum and teaching and learning delivery on offer to the students.
The Art Department is well equipped with ICT facilities including interactive whiteboards, and teacher iPads.
Extra-curricular classes meet twice weekly, and opportunities are taken to be involved in a wide range of Art projects, competitions and educational initiatives/trips which further enhances the work for students throughout the full range of abilities and across all year groups in the College.
Applications
For further information and both application and monitoring forms, click APPLY NOW.
The closing date for completed and signed application forms is Wednesday 19 February 2025 at 1pm .
Application forms should be addressed to: The HR Manager, Lagan College, 44 Manse Road. Belfast BT8 6SA.
Late or emailed application forms will not be accepted.