20 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    20 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    31 March 2026

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5

Subject

Art and design

Working pattern

Full time (Can be done as a job share)

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

M1-UPS3

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will contribute to the high-quality teaching and learning already established at the College. You will work closely with colleagues to nurture student talent, promote creative expression, and help ensure that Art plays an important role in the cultural and spiritual life of St. Bede’s.

IF YOU ARE:

  • an inspirational, dynamic and self-motivated leader
  • a self-motivated, talented and reflective teacher who can teach Art to A level
  • someone who will teach with excitement and enthusiasm, creating positive energy around them
  • a teacher with ambition for every student
  • a team player
  • a person with strong personal and professional standards

What the school offers its staff

WHY CHOOSE US

At St Bede’s, we are proud of our commitment to the arts and the impact it has on student development. As an Art Teacher, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Inspire and support students in developing their artistic skills and creativity.
  • Work alongside a passionate team of specialist teachers.
  • Teach in an environment that values innovation, collaboration, and student voice.
  • Contribute to the wider life of the school and local community.

WHAT WE OFFER:

  • A school that is fully dedicated to developing every child to reach their full potential, irrespective of their ability or prior attainment.
  • Collaborative working to support our endeavours to work smarter and achieve an effective balance between home and work.
  • A dedicated and friendly team of professionals who are keen to develop and learn.
  • Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and develop through mentoring and coaching.
  • A successful ECT support program and new staff mentoring
  • Comprehensive induction programme
  • Onsite parking
  • Free Employee Assistance Programme
  • Teacher pension scheme
  • Marking policy and Communications policy, both designed to reduce workload
  • Members of the DfE Staff Wellbeing Charter
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Free use of the college gym

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

View advert on school website (opens in new tab)

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About St Bede's Catholic College

School type
Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
1315 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Email address
c.walker@stbcc.org
Phone number
01173772200

St Bede’s Catholic College is a great place of learning with a unique culture and climate. Visitors comment on a calm and industrious place where children are stimulated and challenged to develop their talents and encouraged to strive for excellence. Achievement and effort are valued and celebrated. Within and outside the classroom numerous opportunities exist for young people to unlock their talents and develop self-worth, esteem, confidence, resilience and independence.

Children are enthusiastic about life in college and embrace the many opportunities to grow in faith, developing religious understanding and a sense of service. Spiritual and moral development lies at the heart of our work and is a major strength within this vibrant faith community, where every child is valued.

Young people are encouraged to strive for excellence in every aspect of their work. We hold high expectations of ourselves and all those who work within our community and these translate to the children in our care. They are enabled from the early stages to be active, enquiring and critical open-minded thinkers; to be ambitious for themselves and broaden their horizons.

The college has a long-standing tradition of scholarship and academic success. The value of hard work is never underestimated; this, coupled with inspirational and passionate teaching, enables everyone to fulfil their potential and walk tall with confidence.

As important as they are, education at St Bede’s is about much more than examination results as you will discover when you visit this vibrant community where quality is all pervading

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