Teacher of Art (to A Level) with Key Stage 3 Technology

Teacher of Art (to A Level) with Key Stage 3 Technology

Rainey Endowed School is seeking a passionate and innovative teacher to join our vibrant Art and Technology department. The successful candidate will inspire and challenge pupils across Art to A Level and Technology at Key Stage 3, fostering creativity, technical skills, and independent thinking. We welcome applications from both experienced teachers and newly qualified teachers who are committed to delivering high-quality teaching and contributing to the wider life of the school.

Responsible to: Head of Department - Art

Salary: Appropriate point on the Main Pay Scale for a qualified teacher

Job Description

In addition to the professional duties of a teacher as outlined in the Teachers' (Terms and Conditions of Service) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1987, the successful candidate will be expected to:

• Be responsible to the Head of Department and work collaboratively as part of the department.
• Contribute to the effective running and development of the department.
• Deliver high-quality teaching of Art to A Level, inspiring creativity, technical skill, and critical understanding.
• Teach Technology at Key Stage 3, supporting pupils in developing practical design skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Undertake pastoral responsibilities as a Form Tutor.
• Share in supervisory duties undertaken by all members of staff.
• Contribute to the extra-curricular life of the school.
• Undertake such duties as may reasonably be assigned by the Principal from time to time.

Personnel Specification

Essential Criteria

Applicants must meet the following by 1 September 2026:

1. Recognised teacher status to teach in an 11-19 school (completion of a PGCE in 2026 will be accepted).
2. An Honours degree in Art or a related subject (minimum 2:2).
3. Ability to deliver high-quality teaching of Art to A Level.
4. Ability to teach Technology at Key Stage 3.
5. Competence in the use of ICT and its application to the teaching of Art and Technology.
6. Evidence of effective teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Desirable Criteria

1. An Honours Degree at 2:1 or above.
2. Recent experience of teaching Art at A Level.
3. Recent experience of teaching Art at GCSE.
4. Recent experience of teaching Technology at Key Stage 3.
5. Willingness and ability to contribute to the wider extra-curricular life of the school.

Both the application form and interview will assess the criteria outlined above.

Applicants will be required to deliver a 20-minute lesson as part of the interview process. Further details will be provided to shortlisted candidates.

Posts involving work in educational institutions are subject to the provisions of the Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults (Northern Ireland) Order 2003.

Successful applicants must be registered with the General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland (GTCNI) before taking up post.

The Board of Governors of Rainey Endowed School reserves the right to:

• enhance any or all of the essential or desirable criteria;
• apply any or all of the desirable criteria at shortlisting stage;
• or not make an appointment.

The Board of Governors will also pay careful attention to the quality of written communication in applications.

Closing Date: Applications must be received no later than 10.00 am on Monday 13th April 2026.

For further information and an application form, click the apply icon.