Teacher of Art

About the Role

We are seeking an engaging and inspirational Teacher of Art. We welcome applications from candidates with all levels of experience and a specialism in sculpture/ceramics would be beneficial.

All teachers are involved in the planning and delivery of lessons that promote strong understanding and a love of subject among our students. Ours is a collaborative school, with colleagues within and across departments supporting one another in the planning of schemes of work and provision of resources, as well as the development of teaching and learning.

The vibrancy of Redmaids’ High is as much a result of the wide range of opportunities that are available to students beyond the classroom, and this is something we ask all teachers to help support. Leading or participating in extra-curricular activities, whether department specific or as part of the wider school offering, is something we appreciate from all colleagues. This involvement will be determined in conjunction with your Head of Department, as well as drawing upon any further interests or expertise you might wish to offer.

As a classroom teacher, you will be working with groups across the school, from Years 7 to 13, responsible for the progression of students, in line with departmental approaches and in preparation for any public examinations. This will include the monitoring of academic progress of students, the provision of regular feedback, and the refining of approaches in response to student progression where appropriate.

All teaching members of staff are also expected to be Form tutors, working closely with students in your tutor group to monitor their pastoral care and well-being. Forming positive relationships with all students is a crucial part of our role, and this is just as important in the classroom as it is in the Form Room. 

Job Details and Remuneration

Hours: Full time

Salary/Scale: from sp pt 5 £34,068 (ECT) to sp pt 17 £53,781 (PL2) 

Starting salary for new joiner will be on the GDST teacher pay scale and will depend on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and a strong professional development programme. 

About Redmaids’ High School, GDST

Occupying a spacious, green and open site near to Bristol city centre, Redmaids’ High School is the oldest girls’ school in Britain with a history that dates back to 1634. Formed out of a merger between the Red Maids’ School and Redland High School in 2016, we are one of the leading independent day schools in the UK. We offer an exceptional educational experience for girls and young women from 7 to 18 years, focused on aspiration, inclusivity, happiness and support for others. This has earned us year on year placement in the top schools’ rankings for our GCSE and A level results. A true all-through school, there is an incredibly close link between Junior and Senior Schools, with the vast majority of junior students (90%+) moving into Year 7 each year.

A proud member of the Girls' Day School Trust, the leading family of girls’ schools in the UK, we share a common ethos and commitment to fearless, girls’-first education, supporting staff and students alike through collaboration and empowerment across the network.

We are fortunate to have superb facilities across our interlinked Junior and Senior School sites. Our dedicated Sixth Form Centre provides first-rate quiet study and recreation space, while the main hall provides an outstanding venue for productions and concerts. We are equally proud of our sporting facilities including ‘The Lawns’, our specialist sports site for hockey, netball, cricket, tennis and athletics, which underpins our teams’ regular sporting successes at regional and national level.

Redmaids’ High is an inclusive environment, and we continue to take steps to enhance and improve our diversity and equality of opportunities. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.