Teacher of Art

Great Western Academy, Swindon, SN25 2PP

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  TBC

• Closing date

  9 February 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  23 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Art and design
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS
• Additional allowances:

  MPS/UPS

Teacher of Art job summary

Teacher of Art (experience in Textiles will be beneficial but not essential)

(MPS/UPS)

Permanent

Full-time or part-time considered

Great Western Academy opened in brand new, state-of-the-art facilities in North Swindon in September 2018. The Academy is heavily oversubscribed in all years with a flourishing sixth form to match.

Do you have a passion for teaching that instils a love of art in your students?  Can you inspire the next generation with the opportunity to teach up to and including A Level? Can you involve all ages and abilities in engaging learning experiences? Great Western Academy is seeking to appoint an Art Teacher to support our students. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering outstanding lessons and contributing to the wider education agenda, inspiring learners and raising standards. 

The successful candidate will:

• Show secure & highly developed knowledge & understanding of ADT across all key stages.

• Be able to develop, plan and deliver high quality and engaging learning experiences to all students 

• Be a newly qualified or experienced teacher who is enthusiastic and shares the values of the school.

We offer:

• An ambitious leadership team with a clear vision for the Academy.

• Students with a desire to achieve.

• Great facilities and a well-resourced department, including specialist art, food technology, textiles and product design spaces.

• A friendly and supportive staff who are always happy to help each other and share good practice.

• Strong support from SLT.

• A strong CPD programme and the opportunity to deliver as well as receive training.

• Access to a middle leader development programme.

• Excellent career opportunities and progression, particularly as the school grows.

• The opportunity to be part of a successful 11-18 provision.

Our objective is to be a flagship Academy where every pupil not only achieves their full potential but also feels an integral part of the organisation; an Academy where no child is left behind; an Academy where the bonds between parent, teacher and child are so secure that failure is not an option. The unique community that we have built ensures that young people achieve their ambition in a caring environment where they are the centre of all that we do.

Further details are available on the Academy website www.gwacademy.co.uk and in the information documents attached. A tour of the school and an informal chat with members of the department are very much welcomed and can be arranged prior to application; please email recruitment@gwacademy.co.uk to arrange this.

Applications should be submitted electronically by 9am on Monday 9th February 2026. Interviews will take place shortly after this.

Please note we may interview before the closing date (and close the advert early) depending on the suitability, and number of applicants 

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

Great Western Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks. All posts within the Trust are therefore subject to an Enhanced DBS and barred list check. 

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Great Western Academy

• School type: Free School, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1025 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Great Western Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/great-western-academy

Great Western Academy opened in brand new, state-of-the-art facilities in North Swindon in September 2018. The Academy is heavily oversubscribed in years 7,8,9,10 and 11 and our Sixth Form is thriving with exceptional results.

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