Teacher Of Textiles And Art

A full-time teacher is required from September 2025 Teaching Responsibilitieswho can teach textiles across KS3 - KS5 as well asKS3 art.

• Teach an agreed curricular and co-curricular
programmeThe aim of this role will be to teach pupils the
• Plan, prepare and deliver lessons that follow the
skills and content necessary in these subject areas department's scheme of work, ensuring lessonsthat will enable each pupil to achieve well and be are suitably differentiated and appropriate to allconfident with further study in this subject. members of the class
• Mark pupil work on a regular basis in accordance
The role could suit an experienced textiles with faculty and school marking policiestechnology teacher or art textiles teacher looking
• Accurately record-keep for classes including
for a new challenge, or an Early Career Teacher registering, assessments and rewards(ECT). If you are looking to begin your career in
• Feedback to pupils and parents through writing
teaching, Claremont Fan Court School has a strong reports and attending parents' eveningsreputation for valuing and supporting early career
• Attend regular general staff meetings including
teachers. First class support will be provided from morning briefings and departmental meetingsyour ECT mentor and line manager, alongside the and to participate in extra-curricular activitiesECT coordinator and assessor, as you complete your
• Cover lessons both within and outside the
two-year induction programme. faculty and be available for exam invigilation as directed by the cover supervisorApplicants will need to demonstrate strong subject
• Check school e-mail account on a regular basis
knowledge, contagious enthusiasm, and an effective, and reply to colleagues and parents within 24nurturing teaching style. We are looking for hourssomeone who can use a range of specialist materials
• Carry out any other duties as required
and processes in the textiles and art facilities tocontinue to support our students. Pastoral and Safeguarding ResponsibilitiesA willingness to contribute to the co-curricular and
• Act as a tutor or support tutor, meeting
pastoral life of the school is essential. with tutees on a daily basis and liaising with4 | claremontfancourt.co.uk colleagues and parents as required. Developing
• Consider the needs of pupils at all times
detailed knowledge of each individual tutee interacting in a supportive and positive way including family context, academic ability and
• Establish a culture for learning with pupils of all
interests. abilities
• Work within the pastoral team including heads of Establish effective teaching practices so that
house/year to support pupils in their academic pupil behaviour is consistently within the development/progress, wellbeing and co- expectations of this school being purposeful, curricular activity. safe, respectful, open, valuable, and appropriate
• Reporting any issues of concern relating to both Responsibility to parents
pupils and staff, including child protection issues, to the DSL team and/or other pastoral leaders.
• Be available for appointments with parents
This may include having to manage disclosures.
• Monitor pupil progress in prep books, report
cards as necessaryCo-curricular responsibilities
• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of each
(approx 50 hours per year) learner and their individual needs
• Written reports to be accurate, unbiased,
• Teach an agreed co-curricular department or individualised, pertinent, goals-based and follow
non-department club, society, sport or activity school procedureClassroom environment Performance measures
• Establish a teaching environment that is positive The performance of the teacher will be measured by
and supportive of learning an annual performance review, The art and design department consists of hard Pupils in KS4 and 5 follow the AQA; Art and Design,working and enthusiastic specialist teachers Textile Design specification. Conceptual, thoughtand support staff who work together to achieve processes and creative surfaces are applied withinexcellent results within art, photography and a variety of outcomes - from technical garmenttextiles. production to installation and interiors pieces.The department aims to bring each subject to Regular enrichment textile trips have beenlife by using a diversity of teaching strategies and undertaken to the V&A, Fashion and Textile Museumresources. As art and design is an ever-changing and New Designers, to name but a few. Workshopssubject, it is important to keep up to date with and talks at the FTM and the Saatchi Gallery havenew resources and ideas. Therefore, the successful also been attended.candidate should be a practical, creative and aforward-thinking person who is open to changes The department achieves consistently high resultswhich will promote further success. at GCSE and A level in Textile Design. Each year an exhibition of GCSE and A level Textile Design workPupils broadly follow the national curriculum for is displayed for pupils and parents to visit alongsidetextile design from Year 7 to Year 9 in technology the art and photography work.carousels. This incorporates the exploration ofdecorative techniques to construct ambitious final Specificationoutcomes. Pupils undertake contextual and researchsources and develop a range of skills including GCSE AQA A&D Textilesfelt-making, embroidery and beading, appliqué,patchwork, tie dye, CAD, sublimation, and print A level AQA A&D Textilesmaking., The successful candidate is likely to display the
• Enthusiastically commit to all aspects of the
following characteristics: department programme including trips, visits


• Possess a good honours degree in a relevant and weekly study clinics
discipline
• Possess the ability, skills and experience to
• Possess a post graduate teaching qualification: contribute to both the department's and the
PGCE, diploma of teaching or equivalent school's co-curricular programme
• Demonstrate strong subject knowledge A cheerful, enthusiastic and well-presented
• Demonstrate a proven track record of results in person, capable of inspiring confidence in pupils
examinations (for experienced teachers) and parents
• Excellent communication skills, oral, written and Capable of working independently and as part of
use of ICT a team
• Prepared to work hard with energy and Calmness and efficiency and the ability to work
enthusiasm under pressure at certain times
• An understanding of the skills required when Eager to learn and able to attend all INSETs
teaching pupils with a range of abilities,
• An awareness of health and safety issues and
encouraging all to develop to their maximum compliance with health and safety policy potential
• Aware of the nature of the school and prepared
• An understanding of the nature of independent to commit to its all-round ethos, co-curricular
learning activities and pastoral approach
• An ability to set high expectations amongst all
pupils

Welcome to Claremont Fan Court School. We are We prioritise, too, an understanding of charactera thriving, co-educational independent day school and the way in which our relationship with othersin Surrey for pupils aged 2½ to 18. Founded in 1922, are fundamental to our successes in life, universitywe recently celebrated our 100th anniversary as an and careers.evolving, successful school. Where else, within a school bus ride from south westWe are proud of Claremont Fan Court School's London, can children from 2 ½ to 18 balance foreststrong reputation for being a compassionate, child schools with further maths, lacrosse with the pursuitcentred, truly co-educational school of choice of a medical career, learning history in a buildingfor families seeking an academically ambitious that made history or playing rugby while designingenvironment that educates the whole child. for a fashion show.Set in 100 acres of historic grounds, Claremont is Teachers, staff, pupils and their families areknown for focussing on the academic potential of expected to support and extend the atmosphere ofour pupils, but not at the expense of their pastoral respect, courtesy, the love of learning and the valuewellbeing; for a culture that nurtures pupils' limitlessof friendship that is held dear at Claremont. Thispotential, not just in exams but also in equipping peaceful and purposeful intent extends throughoutthem with the skills to shape the world around them every lesson and into the pastoral and co-curricularat university, in their careers and in the wider societyactivities we offer.beyond.

Our mission guides the ethos of the school and is aprimary document for all who work at the school.
• To provide an environment where the Godgiven
potential of every individual is recognised and valued. With this recognition comes the expectation of high personal achievement and moral standards and a developing awareness of our individual responsibility to each other and our world.
• To maintain a broad and forward-looking
curriculum in which pupils are encouraged to think independently to meet the demands of a rapidly changing world.
• To encourage our pupils to awaken to all that is
good and true within and around them in their spiritual journey of self- discovery.
• To equip our pupils with a strong set of values
for future decision making.
• The following values are fundamental to
everything we do: courtesy, respect, trust, moral integrity, self-discipline, love for God and man.
• The School embraces the whole Claremont
family: pupils, parents, guardians, staff and governors in its mission, vision and ethosVisionIn accordance with our mission, Claremont FanCourt develops individuals who are outstandingcitizens, aware of their responsibility to others andcontribute positively to global society.We realise this by being a high-quality school ofchoice where young people achieve more than theythink is possible.EthosGoodness underpins this school. Teachers, staff,pupils and their families are expected to supportand extend the atmosphere of respect, courtesy,the love of learning and the value of friendshipthat is held dear at Claremont. This peaceful andpurposeful intent extends throughout every lessonand into the pastoral and co-curricular activities weoffer.Young people leave Claremont as confident,contributing and caring members of the globalcommunity. They cherish the values that equip themto make a positive contribution and be a force forgood in the world., Claremont Fan Court School is set in a beautiful Property prices tend to be high locally but therelocation and is a warm and welcoming community. are affordable options a little further out, and manyProfessional standards are high, and we encourage staff choose to live slightly further afield.ongoing training and personal development. Claremont has its own teaching payscale and thisThe school is located just outside Esher in Surrey role will pay a competitive salary, depending onand is easily accessible from the A3, M3 and M25 experience.with ample free staff parking. The nearest trainstation is Claygate which is a 25-minute walk, with Benefits include generous contributory pensionlocal bus services also available. scheme (currently through TPS
• ) or the option of a
very generous defined contribution scheme whichEsher and its neighbouring towns offer easy access offers teachers flexibility around both employer andto both central London and the stunning Surrey employee contribution levels, a generous discountcountryside, offering a feeling of space whilst on school fees (for eligible staff), cycle to workbeing only a stone's throw from London and all the scheme as well as complimentary lunches andfacilities a capital city has to offer. refreshments during term-time.The local area has a mix of leisure activities
• The School is currently consulting with its
available. Both the historic palace at Hampton Court teaching staff on whether to become a phasedand the beautiful gardens at RHS Wisley are nearby, withdrawal school for the purposes of TPS. If thisas well as Sandown Racecourse. There are many arts proposal was implemented, new teachers would bevenues (theatres, cinemas, live music) and sports automatically enrolled into the Claremont Fan Courtclubs in the surrounding area and for cyclists there isSchool Group Personal Pension Scheme Aviva GPPaccess to some of the finest roads. and would not be eligible to join TPS.