Teacher of Art and Photography
Ashton Park School, Bristol, BS3 2JL12 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
23 March 2026 at 9am
Date listed
11 March 2026
Job details
Job role
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
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
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)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
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Ashton Park School website
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