12 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    23 March 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    11 March 2026

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Subject

Art and design

Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Fixed term

Full-time equivalent salary

£19,749.00 - £30,628.00 Annually (Actual) M1 – UPS3 £32,916 - £51,048 (FTE)

Teacher of Art and Photography job summary

Teacher of Art & Photography
Fixed term - 1 Year
0.6FTE (the possibility of 0.8 for the right candidate)
Pay Scale: M1-UPS3
Start date: 1st September 2026
Interview date: Wed 30th March 2026

We require an enthusiastic and passionate Teacher of Art & Photography to join the dynamic Visual Arts Faculty. Visual Arts is one of the strongest faculties at Ashton Park School and is highly regarded within the South Bristol community, regularly taking part in the South Bristol Arts Trail.

You must demonstrate a passion for these visual subjects through the delivery of high quality and creative lessons. A strong commitment to achievement for all is a must.

The successful candidate must be able to teach art and photography across the ability ranges up to KS5.

What Ashton Park School can offer:

14% PPA

A highly collaborative visual arts department

Committed and supportive staff body with a real sense of community

Employee Assistance Programme

Ashton Park Fitness Centre offers

Cycle to Work scheme

Free eye tests

Access to staff sports and competitions

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Training and professional development opportunities

Internal job market and great opportunities for progression

Family friendly policies

Free parking

Staff social events

About Ashton Park Secondary School

'The new school leadership team has been mindful of staff workload and well-being when introducing rapid change’’ Ofsted Lead Inspector

This is an exciting time for Ashton Park School & sixth form as we embed our vision for our school to be ‘Valued in our community for our passion for learning and a commitment to excellence within a caring atmosphere built on mutual respect, and celebration of success’. In a recent Ofsted inspection, we were graded ‘Good’ in all areas.

We are looking for applicants who are passionate about students’ learning and who have an unequivocal commitment to excellence in all they do. The successful applicant will have the enthusiasm, knowledge and skills to deliver high quality student support. The successful candidate will be committed to the personal development of our students.

Being part of the professional learning community at Gatehouse Green Learning Trust will provide the post holder with outstanding opportunities to progress and contribute to the continuing development of both school and trust.

Ashton Park is an inclusive and oversubscribed school, with over 1200 students, set in the beautiful grounds of the Ashton Court Estate in Bristol. We have many strengths including a committed team of staff who are enthusiastic and passionate about their work and supporting the young people in our care. There is a hugely impressive range of opportunities on offer for our student body. We are a very happy school community.

Diversity and inclusion are promoted and valued. Expressions of interest are welcomed from people of all backgrounds.

Please be aware that we will review applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close this posting once suitable candidates have been found. We encourage you to submit your expression of interest as soon as possible in order to be considered.

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

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About Ashton Park School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
1252 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
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