Teacher of Art
Grace Academy Solihull, Birmingham, West Midlands, B37 5JS5 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Sept 2025 or as soon as possible
Closing date
18 March 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
12 March 2025
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: Normal teaching working pattern 32.50 hours per week Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M1 to M9
Additional allowances
TLR available for appropriate candidates
What skills and experience we're looking for
Do you want to work in an Ofsted rated Good school where “Leaders put pupils at the heart of everything they do, pupils behave well in lessons and around the school and staff feel well-supported by leaders” ? (OFSTED May 2022).
Do you want to work in a place where 100% of staff feel they are well supported and cared for? (Staff Wellbeing Survey 2023)
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an inspiring Art teacher to join our well established and high performing Art department, with a recruitment incentive available for suitable candidates. In this role you will have the chance to make a difference and have a real impact on the lives of our students.This role is suitable for both ECTs and experienced teachers.
Grace Academy Solihull is an 11 - 18 academy which has achieved outcomes that are consistently some of the best in the country when compared with similar schools. Leaders at the academy understand the need to maintain a work life balance for its teachers. It is important that the teachers who work here feel supported, valued and looked after so they can deliver outstanding outcomes for the young people in our care.
What the school offers its staff
If you are successful in your application, you will:
- Join a dedicated and welcoming team of professionals who are supportive and passionate.
- Enjoy a well-planned and sequenced curriculum where high quality shared resources are utilised to support teacher planning and deliver high quality lessons.
- Join a school that trusts teachers and takes their well being seriously. With sensible marking policies, a two week October half term and a firm commitment to supporting teachers however we can.
- Experience a flexible approach to your working life so that you achieve a balance with your personal commitments.
- Have a fantastic opportunity to take advantage of outstanding modern facilities, including a staff gym, plentiful secure parking, well appointed teaching spaces and state of the art IT equipment for every member of staff.
- Make a difference to the life chances of our fantastic young people.
- Be supported in your professional development so that you are given time to make the next step in your career.
We are part of Tove Learning Trust, a highly successful, and growing, multi-academy trust. As an employer, they offer:
Support and well-being- In joining Tove Learning you will become part of a family who really look out for one another. Free access to an Employee Assistance Programme providing counselling and advice for you and your close family and access to lots of well being support.
Professional development- Join a trust where your performance review is truly targeted around you and your development. We want you to be the best you can be which in turn will enhance your performance and lead to outstanding outcomes for all.
Excellent pension schemes- Both pension schemes are defined benefit schemes where you build up your pension based on a fixed formula to provide a guaranteed income at retirement. You have the opportunity to see what your actual pension will be.
Flexible working opportunities
- Join a school that trusts teachers and takes their well being seriously. With sensible marking policies, a two week October half term and a firm commitment to supporting teachers however we can.
- Experience a flexible approach to your working life so that you achieve a balance with your personal commitments.
Further details about the role
Grace Academy Solihull is a mixed, non-selective, secondary school with sixth form situated in Solihull, serving students from the age of 11-18, where our vision is to develop well educated, considerate and caring citizens with a strong sense of values who will succeed in, and contribute to modern society. By offering a curriculum that is broad and balanced, and recognises the importance of a strong academic provision coupled with sport and the arts, this makes us well placed to offer the best educational provision for our students. With academies situated in Darlaston, Coventry and Solihull, the Grace Family is built on an ethos, embodied in our core values of:Grace, Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Potential.
As well as a strong emphasis on academic and examination achievement, an extensive choice of extra-curricular and enrichment activities, such as PGL and Duke of Edinburgh, give students the chance to explore their creativity, or acquire a qualification that will impress future employers.
Students are encouraged to work hard, be punctual and show respect for each other, the staff and our community. In addition, we expect the highest standards of dress and behaviour in all areas of academy life. We have high expectations of all our young people, and aim to raise their aspirations and provide a unique and challenging learning experience both academically and socially.
Our pastoral system also helps to promote a harmonious atmosphere and a strong sense of community, this is further supported with our commitment to the restorative justice programme which allows all students to have a voice and talk through their feelings and actions.
An increasing number of students continue their learning journey in our vibrant Sixth Form, which also attracts young people from the wider community. Students can study exciting A-level subjects, specialised work related courses or a combination of the two. Our aim is to provide students with the tools they need to progress successfully to university, apprenticeships, further training or high quality employment.
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
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to amypearson@graceacademy.org.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Grace Academy Solihull
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 879 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Grace Academy Solihull website
- Email address
- amypearson@graceacademy.org.uk
Arranging a visit to Grace Academy Solihull
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email amypearson@graceacademy.org.uk.
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