Teacher of Art
Catmose College, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6RP12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
16 March 2026 at 9am
Date listed
4 March 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Art and design
Working pattern
- Full time, part time: Full time Full or part time applications received. Part time Full or part time applications received
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS plus Federation benefits
What skills and experience we're looking for
Bring your creativity to a school where Art truly thrives. Our high‑performing team consistently achieve strong student outcomes and we are looking for someone who shares our passion for exceptional art education. We particularly welcome applicants who have specialised in painting and drawing.
You will teach across the full range of art subjects including: painting, drawing, textiles, ceramics and design, with opportunities to teach A level at our partner school, Harington. Our broad curriculum includes;GCSE Art, BTEC Art and Design Practice, GCSE Graphics & Photography, GCSE Design Technology, GCSE Food and Nutrition, Vocational Technical Award in Engineering, and Hospitality and Catering.
Our extracurricular offer is equally vibrant, with art and design being a key pillar of our Electives programme whereby all students can access an even broader range of art and design from model making, to pottery, through to building an e-racing car. We also have a thriving range of trips that range from a local print works, to a week in London exploring the arts scene and to more exotic trips such as a photography tour of Iceland.
You will have access to outstanding facilities: a dedicated photography/graphics studio, a 3D ceramics room, and multiple purpose‑built art spaces. Recent expansion has added even more specialist areas.
Whether you are an ECT looking for excellent mentoring or an experienced teacher seeking progression, you will join a supportive, ambitious and friendly team.
What the school offers its staff
Why join us?
- Supportive leadership and positive work–life balance
- Outstanding facilities and motivated students
- Extensive professional development, including a funded Master’s scheme
- Opportunities to teach A Level Art and Design at Harington School
- Staff benefits: flexible working, staff laptop, gym access, free parking, Cycleshare scheme salary sacrifice, priority admission for children of staff to the College, holidays outside of the usual term-time pattern, including a two-week autumn break and an early summer.
Flexible working opportunities
We value inclusion and warmly welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible arrangements.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students in our care and expects all staff to share this commitment. We provide safeguarding training to all staff on an annual basis, and all staff are responsible for ensuring safeguarding, health and safety policies are implemented in line with Federation policy and current legislation.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Catmose College
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1121 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Catmose College website
- Email address
- office@rutlandfederation.com
- Phone number
- 01572770066
Catmose College is an oversubscribed secondary academy school on Huntsmans Drive in Oakham, Rutland. The majority of students are drawn from the county town of Oakham and surrounding villages, although many are attracted from a wider area including Leicestershire and Melton through parental choice.
The College is one of the highest achieving in Rutland and Leicestershire. Our Ofsted report in March 2024 rated the College ‘Outstanding’ in all categories. We offer a broad range of experiences beyond the classroom to build independence, resilience and leadership skills that are critical for success in adult life.
We believe in the traditional values of education; that students do best when they are happy, behave well and are engaged in purposeful activity. Our approach blends high expectations with innovative practice to ensure that all students are able to achieve their potential. The College is about much more than just academic success, our ethos is one that embraces the whole person, not just what they accomplish in lessons but everything else that ensures they are ready for the challenges of the adult world. For example, students partake weekly in the ever-popular Electives programme, where lessons finish early to allow time for students to participate in a vast array of over 90 activities and learning, from Caribbean Cooking to Cricket, and Pottery Throw Down to Trampolining.
Students also benefit from an extremely wide array of trips and visits; in previous years these have included a performing arts trip to Liverpool, a photography trip to Iceland, cultural visits to Italy and Spain, a German exchange, a visit to the WWI battlefields and much more.
We pride ourselves on offering a bespoke approach to students’ needs, whether they are more able or need some extra support. Music, Sport and Academic Scholarships are awarded annually to students who can demonstrate excellent ability in their chosen area. The scholarships are designed to recognise exceptional talent and to provide the facilities, resources and staffing to allow high-ability students to achieve their potential.
When making decisions at the College, our guiding principle is simple, ‘Would it be good enough for our own children?’ By ensuring that the standards of everything we do meets this benchmark, we ensure that the quality of services we offer are exceptional.
Arranging a visit to Catmose College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@rutlandfederation.com.
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