Teacher of Art
Company Description
Hampton is one of the country’s leading, most successful and best-resourced independent schools and has been helping boys to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations for over 460 years.
We are a lively, friendly and caring School community, in which innovative teaching is underpinned by strong shared values and complemented by outstanding pastoral care. We aspire to enable our boys not only to make sense of the world but also to want to go out and improve it. Hamptonians are expected to aspire to personal best while supporting those around them with kindness and respect.
The School’s examination results and university entrance record consistently rank among the best achieved anywhere. Nearly all Hampton leavers go on to undergraduate courses at Russell Group or equivalent universities. Around 20 Hamptonians are offered places at Oxford and Cambridge annually and a good number move on to global top-10 universities; we also support pupils who wish to study at US and Canadian universities, some of whom achieve academic and/or sporting scholarships.
Our alumni network is extremely strong and former pupils remain very interested in their School, in no small part due to the exceptionally warm and mutually respectful relationships enjoyed between Hampton staff and their pupils.
Situated on a green field site in a leafy suburb of South West London, we are fortunate to have over 27 acres of playing fields within our spacious grounds and a generous investment programme ensures that pupils and staff benefit from first-class facilities across all areas of School life. These include a state-of-the-art 3G sports ground, a large Sports Hall and The Hammond Theatre, along with an excellent library and specialist facilities for Art, Music, Science, Technology, IT and Languages and our modern Sixth Form Study and Careers Centre. The Millennium Boat House, shared with our neighbouring girls’ school, Lady Eleanor Holles, enjoys a prime location on the nearby River Thames and provides the focal point for our renowned Boat Club.
The School was judged to be excellent (the highest possible recognition) across all categories by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) in May 2023. Inspectors found that Hamptonians’ achievements are exceptional across academic and co-curricular areas of School life and concluded that ‘outstanding analytical and thinking skills’ lead to academic achievements ‘far and above national and worldwide averages’. The ISI team also highlighted Hamptonians’ excellent personal development and concluded that ‘Pupils are open-minded and tolerant and have a clear sense of justice, successfully fulfilling the School’s aims for them to make sense of the world, to want to make a difference for good, and to aspire to personal best while supporting those around them with kindness and respect’. A copy of the full ISI report can found on the School website and a summary booklet of the inspection team’s key findings is linked here.
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Position
Role Summary
The opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Art teacher to join the dynamic and popular Art Department.
This is an exciting opportunity to join an energetic, forward-thinking and high-achieving department. The School has an excellent reputation for the performing arts, and the Music Department actively promotes performance to the highest possible standards.
We welcome applications for this part-time post (2 or 3 days) to join the current team of 4 full-time Art teachers and a full-time Art technician. The Art Department at Hampton prides itself on creating an environment for creativity to flourish and for self-expression to be developed as pupils progress through the school. Strong examination results are achieved through inspiring projects to motivate and encourage independent and personal work from our pupils.
Art at Hampton School is renowned for its quality and diversity. We are a vibrant department with teachers who offer a broad range of expertise: from 3D, Ceramics, Printmaking, Painting, Drawing to Photography and IT (Graphics).
The successful candidate will be expected to teach around 12 - 18 lessons per week, which would usually include a games afternoon and a form tutor period. The role involves planning appropriate lessons and dealing with marking and reporting. In this academically selective school, the challenges include stretching the most able up to Oxbridge level.
Hampton is one of the country’s foremost independent schools and is rated 'exceptional' by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) for pupils’ achievements and learning. Inspectors also praised the School for fostering a culture “in which the individual matters and everyone’s contribution is valued.” Equality, diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our ethos and the School has a thriving partnerships programme.
A contribution to the wider life of the School is also expected from staff at Hampton and the successful candidate will be welcome to take part in the wide range of co-curricular School activities - Games, music, Adventure Society and many more.
The Department
The Art department currently has five members of teaching staff and a full-time Art Technician.
It has a strong team feeling, with staff fully involved in developing policy and taking responsibility for various areas of the Art curriculum and the running of the Department.
Sixth Form Art
There are currently up to15 pupils studying Fine Art in the Sixth Form. Lessons take place in a purpose-built Sixth Form Studio. Boys work thematically at A Level using a wide range of materials and enjoy Life Drawing as an integral element of their studies.
Results are impressive and in 2019, 83.3% of boys achieved A*/A
Art at Key Stages 3 and 4
All pupils study Art in the First and Second Year (Years 7&8) and is taught in half-size and groups of 12 – 14). These groups are mixed ability. Art Club also allows for further development of creative work in addition to formal lessons.
GCSE
In the Third Year Art is an option subject. There are between six and eight teaching groups, with up to 15 boys in each class. Art is a popular subject at GCSE with up to 70 boys studying it in the Fourth and Fifth Years. At GCSE 57% of boys achieved A*/A and 100% A* - C.
Resources
The Art Department is housed in five adjacent teaching studios. Four general purpose studios with print-making and ceramics (kiln) facilities, a Sixth form Studio and a central Gallery space. There is also a purpose-built darkroom. All Art Teachers are provided with a laptop. Members of the Department are supported by the ICT Department and Art Technician.
Extra-Curricular Activities
It is hoped that the person appointed will take an interest in the development of our younger pupils and will be encouraged to provide Gifted and Talented pupils with further stimulation outside the classroom. Equally, support for our various clubs will be gratefully received.
Requirements
Main Responsibilities
•To teach the Art curriculum to an excellent standard and to promote and contribute to the overall provision within the Art Department e.g. clubs and competitions, as well as to the School’s co-curricular programmes
•To continually update knowledge regarding ‘best practice’ in the teaching of Art through personal practice, research, and training
•To promote and maintain the high standards of pupil achievement and contribute to the development of outstanding teaching practice across the department
•To complete all student assessment requirements, including the regular marking of homework and coursework, as required
•To assess, record and track the progress of the students
•To use performance data for pupil target setting and progress monitoring
•To deliver teaching of a high standard and to work to promote and maintain standards of achievement across the Department
•To contribute to the pastoral care of pupils as a Form Tutor and the delivery of the PSHE curriculum
•To maintain standards of discipline in line with Hampton School policies
•To attend parent and pupil meetings, as required
•To attend in whole school and departmental INSET and contribute to the evaluation and progress of the Art curriculum.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
•A commitment to the Safeguarding and wellbeing of pupils
•A good Art honours graduate from a reputable university
•An enthusiastic commitment to all aspects of the Art Department’s programmes of academic and co-curricular activities, up to sixth form
•Enthusiasm for the subject and the ability to convey this to pupils, up to Sixth Form
•The ability to demonstrate characteristics of outstanding teaching practice
•An awareness of the demands of teaching bright students and a commitment to fostering high academic achievement
•The ability to work independently and as part of a team and a willingness to contribute to departmental resources
•A professional approach which inspires confidence in pupils and parents
•Excellent communication and ICT skills
•Calmness and efficiency, with the ability to work under pressure at times
•Commitment to continuing professional development through attendance at INSET
•Commitment to the all-round ethos of the School, including its co-curricular activities and pastoral approach.
Desirable Criteria
•A higher degree or experience of educational or subject-specific research
•A teaching qualification and/or some previous teaching experience
•The ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with all members of the school community and outside agencies
•An ability to offer skills in some part of the extra-curricular programme of the school
•Enjoy rising to the challenge inherent in a school environment.
Other information
Training
Where necessary, to attend INSET training or undergo other on the job training under the general direction of the Head of Department or training outside the school to increase competence, proficiency and safety awareness
Salary and Benefits
The remuneration package will be in line with the Hampton School salary scale and will be commensurate with experience and pro-rated to reflect term time, fixed term hours. Salaries are paid by bank transfer on the 25th of the month, or next working day thereafter.
Please note candidates must have the right to work in the UK as Sponsorship is not available
Equal Opportunities
It is the policy of Hampton School to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals and to prohibit discrimination in employment on any basis protected by applicable law, including but not limited to race, colour, religious creed, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, medical condition or disability. Hampton School promotes equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment through positive employment policies and practices.
If any special requirements are required to attend an interview, please inform the School.
Offers of employment will be made on merit and suitability of qualifications and experience, in pursuit of our policy of equal opportunities.
Safeguarding
The post holder's responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/he comes into contact will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School's Safeguarding Policy and Procedures at all times. If in the course of carrying out the duties of the post the post holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the School s/he must report any concerns to the School's Safeguarding Designated Persons or to The Headmaster.
The School reserves the right to offer the post at any stage in the appointment process. Further details of the School are available on the website.
Please note all appointments are subject to the Hampton School Trust Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policy and Procedure.
The School is legally required to carry out a number of pre-appointment checks which are detailed in the School's Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policy and Procedure. The information you are being asked to provide in this form is required so that the School can comply with those legal obligations should your application be successful. Please note that in order to be considered for a position at the School, you must complete this application form. A curriculum vitae will not be accepted in place of a completed application form.
Hampton School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, contractors and volunteers to share this commitment.
