Teacher of Art
The Castle School, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5AUThis job expired on 5 October 2023
Start date details
January 2024
Closing date
5 October 2023 at 9am
Date listed
15 September 2023
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Art and design
Working pattern
- Full time: .
Contract type
- Fixed term - January 2024 to December 2024 - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Castle School is looking for a passionate, dynamic and inspirational Teacher of Art covering maternity leave to join our outstanding Art department at The Castle School from January 2024 to December 2024. Full time and part time applications are welcome – please specify your preference when applying.
We teach GCSE Photography, Fine Art and Textiles. Our preference is for somebody who can teach both Fine Art and Photography.
We offer an exciting and rewarding place to work, with access to the highest quality professional development, which ensures you are at the forefront of teaching and learning innovation. Our students are keen to learn and succeed; they appreciate their teachers’ support and dedication.
What the school offers its staff
At The Castle School we have very high expectations of ourselves and of our students. We invest heavily in our staff and have a superb reputation for outstanding support and development for teachers, particularly for ECTs. We are passionate about the curriculum and there is an intensity around the development of that here. You will be exposed to high level thinking about curriculum and pedagogy. Thiswill prepare you well for future career progression. The leadership culture here is high challenge high support and as we are now part of the newly formed Blackdown Education Partnership (BEP) the opportunity to grow within our trust is available.
You should be a committed and high-quality teacher wishing to join an extremely effective and supportive department. ECTs and experienced teachers are equally welcome to apply.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Castle Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all who work here to share this commitment. The successful candidates will be subject to enhanced DBS disclosures.
About The Castle School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1204 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- The Castle School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- office@castle.somerset.sch.uk
At The Castle School we have very high expectations of ourselves and of our students. We invest heavily in our staff and have a superb reputation for outstanding support and development for teachers, particularly for ECTs. The successful candidate will join our outstanding Trust comprising two secondary schools and a growing number of primary schools.
We can offer you: An opportunity to work in an experienced and supportive team from whom you can learn, develop and grow. A friendly, busy and dynamic workplace where each day is different from the last. A competitive salary. Wider opportunities to be involved across our Trust. An energised and professional working environment.
Arranging a visit to The Castle School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@castle.somerset.sch.uk.
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