Art Teacher/HLTA

We are looking for a specialist Art Teacher/Higher Level Teaching Assistant to provide PPA cover at Harris Primary Academy Orpington.
About Us
Our aim is to provide our pupils with a well-rounded and enjoyable education that ensures each child succeeds academically, physically and emotionally – preparing them for life in an ever-changing world. We have identified six shared values, which we develop with the children throughout the academic year: Respect, Unity, Cooperation, Aspiration, Responsibility and Integrity. They are our foundations and we have a clear expectation that all adults as well as children and staff model and respect these values both inside and outside the academy. These foundations have enabled us to build high quality, inspiring education for our children. This is reflected in both the exceptional day to day practice here as well as the improving outcomes our children have achieved in each year. Our knowledge rich curriculum has been designed to challenge and inspire the children; exposing them to a wide variety of exciting experiences including visits, events, sports, music and drama but also time to reflect and respond. As a result, our children develop excellent behaviour and social skills while they learn. We are extremely proud to be part of the Harris Federation which combines 55 primary, secondary and all-through academies across London. As part of a thriving community of schools we benefit from the ability to share, learn, support and challenge each other as we grow together.
Main Areas of Responsibility
Your responsibilities will include:

Teaching primary-age children the art curriculum, including drawing, painting, collage, printing, sculpture and textiles
Planning, preparing, delivering and assessing a range of CPD lessons, PPA cover, extra-curricular club sessions and other related programmes, all designed to enhance the school’s arts culture
Ensuring all equipment associated with the art session is correctly set up, maintained, stored and returned
Establishing constructive relationships and communicating with external agencies
Delivering agreed enrichment activities.
Ensuring all students identified for support are given every opportunity to access the curriculum and agreeing how they will be supported in lessons
Monitoring students in lessons, providing teachers with feedback on participation and progress
Supporting identified students to engage with learning objectives
Using behaviour management strategies to contribute to creating a purposeful learning environment
Maintaining records of students’ progress
Contributing to evaluation, review and target setting of provision maps
Supporting teachers in creating a positive learning environment
Joining a curriculum team and being responsible for the leadership of art and the organisation of resources linked to that team
Supervising students as part of playground duties.
Qualifications & Experience
We would like to hear from you if you have:

GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths – Grade C or above
Level 2 qualified (or higher) in any art related qualification
HLTA qualification
Experience of delivering art classes to primary aged children
Knowledge of the art National Curriculum and ability to deliver the curriculum through creative lessons
The ability to encourage and inspire young people through art
For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.
Next Steps
If you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation.

Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website.
Professional Development & Benefits
Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.
Safeguarding Notice
The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.
Equal Opportunities
The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.
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