Subject Leader of Art

Stocksbridge High School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S36 1FD

32 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  17 April 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  16 March 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Head of department or curriculum
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: Art and design
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPR/UPR
• Additional allowances:

  TLR2B - £5,874

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a dedicated, hardworking and ambitious teacher to lead the Art department. The successful candidate will demonstrate a true passion for Art and have experience of driving progress through great teaching, learning and leadership. As a first-rate classroom practitioner, you will have both the subject knowledge, interpersonal skills and tenacity to further develop the Art curriculum and ensure teaching is of the very highest standard.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach across KS3 and KS4. You should be committed to student progress, be passionate about teaching and learning and have the ability to inspire young learners with innovation, challenge and engagement.

What the school offers its staff

Please see attached recruitment information pack.

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Recruitment Information Pack - Subject Leader of Art.pdf - 497 KB (opens in new tab)

About Stocksbridge High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 790 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Stocksbridge High School website
• Email address: htaylor@stocksbridge-mlt.co.uk
• Phone number: 01142883153
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/stocksbridge-high-school

Arranging a visit to Stocksbridge High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email htaylor@stocksbridge-mlt.co.uk.

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