Post Title: Teacher of Pottery
Job Start: 1 September 2019
Expiry Date: 8:00am, Monday 1 July 2019
Salary: £2,983 to £5,896 for the Fixed Term
Location: Bedales Prep School, Dunhurst, Steep, Hampshire GU32 2DP
Benefits: On Site Parking, Free School lunches during Term Time,
Personal Accident Cover
Contract Type: Part Time
Contract Term: Teaching - Fixed Term Contract until 31 August 2020

Job Details:

We wish to appoint a passionate potter who has experience of working with small groups of children.

Our school is a unique educational establishment, set in the beautiful Hampshire countryside. Our aim is to create an environment where questioning, divergent thinking and freedom to learn from mistakes are all encouraged. Central to our success is the sense that each person is a member of our community whose voice is entitled to be heard and treated with respect. Both our staff and students expect of each other the best kind of relationships – co-operative, authentic and trustful. We also foster a truly holistic approach to education, academic rigor is not at the expense of creativity or the arts.

To succeed in this position, you should have a good level of knowledge with ceramics and a creative flair. You will also have experience and a passion for working with young people. The creative side of students is very important to Dunhurst, as is a high degree of pastoral care.

Art and Design at Bedales and Dunhurst has a rich history and the school is proud of the hands on approach students have to learning. This post is for 2 double lessons a week with Year 6 children (10/11 years old). The timings are for 2 ½ hours (approx.) on a Thursday afternoon.

If you apply for this post you will need to be available for interview on Wednesday 3rd July 2019.

Closing Date: 8:00am, Monday 1 July 2019

Interview Date: Wednesday 3 July 2019

If you are interested in applying for this post please read the Job Description and Terms & Conditions which includes full details regarding the post. CVs cannot be accepted in lieu of an application form. Candidates must apply directly to Bedales Schools via the recruitment portal on the Bedales website by clicking on the 'Apply' button.

Safeguarding Statement For Teaching Posts

Bedales is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All teaching posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all successful applicants will undergo safeguarding screening including an enhanced DBS and Barred List check from the Disclosure and Barring Service and a Prohibition from Teaching Check.