Lancing College Prep at Hove is home to a highly successful and flourishing Art and DT department. We aim to encourage all our pupils to enjoy and take pleasure in the creative process. Children develop confident and enthusiastic attitudes towards Art by encouraging a sense of achievement. They develop the ability to communicate ideas, feelings and opinions about their own work and that of other artists and the perceptual skills essential to making effective personal responses to both the imagined and man-made world. We provide progression that builds upon previous experience and extends capability further through the exploration of a widening range of media and techniques, both 2D and 3D. The community provides an environment in which the most talented pupils aim for the highest standards through many varied opportunities. Art in the Pre-Prep is taught by the form tutor and an integrated approach is used, which allocates time to ensure appropriate levels of confidence and competence are developed. Children are given the opportunity for exploration, experimentation and instruction in handling tools and materials. Years 3 - 8 are taught in the specialist Art Room. Art is allocated 70 mins per week in the timetable, supported by a variety of clubs through the extra-curricular programme. Design Technology is taught as a separate subject also for 70 mins per week. Activities are sequenced to ensure continuity and progression. Pupils learn through a combination of direct teaching, providing them with real experience, use of teacher prepared materials and other artists' work. These activities are enhanced by visits to museums and art galleries, visiting artists and extra-curricular art clubs. Within classes, children are taught individually and in groups which may be organised by ability (mixed or similar), age, friendship, or other criteria. Group work is organised to provide co-operation and effective learning and understanding as a class.,

• Overall responsibility for the quality of teaching and learning in the department and for ensuring that all the pupils in the department are making excellent progress, by developing and implementing policies and practices that promote effective teaching and learning.
• The ongoing management, monitoring, and support of the teaching staff in the department, both informally and through appraisal.
• To oversee the development of Art and DT in the whole school from Pre-School to Year 8.
• To lead the Art and DT department, including fully supporting the school development plan.
• To prepare children for local / national competitions and for 13+ scholarships to senior schools.
• To make staff aware of National Curriculum and Scholarship changes and trends where necessary.
• To ensure that the school is excelling according to ISI judgements for the areas which fall within responsibility of this role.
• To ensure that all regulatory requirements are met, all school policies are followed, and that good practice predominates.
• To update and review the scheme of work annually.
• To monitor the delivery of the scheme of work in all year groups.
• To write and oversee the writing of medium-term and short-term plans.
• To attend courses relevant to the teaching of Art and DT and to disseminate information to relevant staff.
• To maintain and support the Art and DT department budget.
• To attend Parent Consultation Evenings and to write reports for parents at the end of the academic year.
• To attend meetings with other Heads of Department from IAPS / HMCj schools and liaise with Heads of Department from senior schools in the district.
Teacher Responsibilities:
• Set and maintain good standards of discipline and behaviour inside and outside the classroom.
• To promote Art and DT throughout the school and encourage enjoyment through wide participation.
• Plan, present and mark work in a professional manner and in accordance with school policies.
• Ensure full knowledge and compliance with school policies.
• Complete and oversee risk assessments with relation to Art and DT activities.
• Perform break, lunch, after school prep duties as part of the staff duty rota.
• Maintain a happy working environment in the classroom, including displays of children's work.
• Play a full role in the extra-curricular life of the school, including the school's extra curricular (clubs) programme.
• Organise subject outings.
• Cover classes for absent colleagues as required.
• Actively support the marketing function of the school.
• Co-ordinate and promote departmental enrichment activities, including cross-curricular opportunities with other departments.
• Liaise with the Director of Studies over curricular / academic concerns regarding pupils.
• Liaise with the Deputy Head over pastoral and behavioural concerns regarding pupils.
• Liaise with the Head of Learning Enhancement and AGT Coordinator over concerns relating to SEN, EAL or AGT pupils, and ensure that strategies for dealing with pupils with learning support requirements are developed.
• Represent the school at area IAPS / HMCj subject meetings when required.
• Keep up to date with educational issues and attend in service training as required.
• Be an excellent role model for the pupils.
• Fully support the ethos and aims of the school.
• Complete any other tasks which the Head reasonably requests of you.
  
  We are seeking to appoint an inspirational, committed, and enthusiastic Head of Art and Design Technology., Degree-level education in Art and / or Design Technology, or a relevant discipline with appropriate postgraduate professional qualifications and experience in schools.
• An inspirational practitioner.
• An excellent team player with the ability to lead and work with a small team but also to work independently.
• Good understanding of independent schools and their rationale.
• To have the personality, enthusiasm, and gravitas to be an outstanding ambassador for the school.
• Excellent manner with parents.
• Organisation, discretion, flexibility and attention to detail.
• Evidence of CPD.
• Excellent skills in oral and written communication and strong organisational skills.
• Ability to form strong working relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents.
• Be able to manage and prioritise departmental responsibilities alongside other professional responsibilities in the school.
• Confident proficiency with IT skills to support teaching, including use of Microsoft Office. Training will be given on the school's Management Information System (iSAMS).
Personal Characteristics:
• Commitment and passion for teaching in general and Art & DT specifically.
• Resourcefulness and flexibility.
• Desire to be fully involved in the life of the school.
• Ability to lead from the front and by example.
• Ability to see through to completion.
• Ability to work under pressure of deadlines.