- School type
- Academy, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 441 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Penbridge Junior School website

Primary Art Teacher (0.4 FTE)
More than one location, The Thinking Schools Academy TrustThis job expired on 3 November 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
January 2025
Closing date
3 November 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
18 October 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time: 13 hours per week 0.4 FTE
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- TSAT Teacher Scale £12,800 - £20,000 for hours and weeks stated (£32,000 - £50,000 FTE) per annum
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you passionate about nurturing young artists and fostering creativity?
Penbridge School isseeking to appoint a part time Art teacher to join our friendly and supportive team from January 2025. You will be a motivated and enthusiastic Teacher who can inspire our pupils in Key Stage 2 to develop a love for Art encouraging them to express themselves through various mediums.
Penbridge has been recently been accredited with The Artsmark Award by Arts Council England. The Artsmark award is the only creative quality standards for schools. It supports schools to develop and celebrate arts and cultural education, putting creativity and wellbeing at the heart of the curriculum. Artsmark ensures every young person can be creative and access diverse, high-quality cultural education.
What you will need to succeed:
For a full list of responsibilities please see the attached job description
- Experience of teaching Art at Primary School level
- Degree in relevant teaching subject area
- Passionate about teaching, learning and transforming the life chances of our children
- Outstanding classroom practice with high expectations for achievements and behaviour
- Plan and deliver a creative and stimulating curriculum
- High expectations for yourself and the children to ensure that all of our children achieve their very best
- An aspiring leader of learning and happy to grasp exciting CPD opportunities
- A positive outlook and excellent interpersonal skills
- Contribute to the values, ethos and the development of our schools
What the school offers its staff
Formally known as Penhale Infant School and Newbridge Junior School, we officially joined together in September 2022 to form Penbridge Infants and Junior School.The infants site comprises of a nursery with 24 places for funded 2-4 year olds and a 2-form entry infant school with 180 children on the roll including 24 in our Rainbow Fish Inclusion Unit.The juniors site comprises of a 4-form entry school with 440 children on the roll.
“Pupils are happy and enjoy attending this welcoming school” – Ofsted 2022
What our Trust will offer you:
- Competitive Pay Scales: Our TSAT pay scales exceed national standards.
- Collaborative Support: Benefit from resources, mentoring, and school visits across the Trust to enhance your teaching and learning.
- Professional Development: Explore excellent CPD opportunities, including tailored programs for Early Career, Middle, and Senior Leadership.
- Chartered Teacher Recognition: As an accredited Chartered Teacher organization, you can achieve recognition as a Chartered Teacher.
- Cutting-Edge Pedagogy: Experience an internationally accredited approach to thinking and learning, proven to elevate classroom practice.
- Teachers’ Pension Scheme Membership: Secure your future with membership in the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
- Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
- Cycle to Work Scheme: Promote health and sustainability through our Cycle to Work initiative.
- TSTARS Staff Recognition: Be part of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff.
- Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
- TSAT Benefits portal: a one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts, dental cover, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership.
- Store Discounts: Access to 'Discount for Teachers' scheme that offers a huge range of money saving deals and vouchers
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. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process please email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk
About the schools
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- sarah.arthur@penbridge.tsat.uk
The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools consisting of both primary and secondary schools across Kent, Essex, Hampshire and the South West.
We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances. Education is the key to transforming life chances and we support and develop every member of our community to:
o Think about their Thinking
o Be their Best self
o Shape their Success
In this way we transform life chances
School Details
Penbridge Junior School
Penbridge Infant School & Nursery
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 7
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 221 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 7
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Penbridge Infant School & Nursery website
Arranging a visit to The Thinking Schools Academy Trust
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sarah.arthur@penbridge.tsat.uk.
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