Teacher of Art
King Edward VI High School, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 9YJ15 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
27 April 2026 at 9am
Date listed
12 April 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
- Part time: To be confirmed
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MS1 to UPS3
What skills and experience we're looking for
The role involves:
- Teaching engaging Art lessons to Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 pupils
- Contributing to the development of the Art curriculum and schemes of work
- Fostering a positive and creative learning environment
We are looking for someone who:
- Holds QTS and has a degree in Art or a related subject
- Has experience teaching Art to secondary school students
- Is committed to supporting the academic and personal development of all pupils
What the school offers its staff
- Supportive and collaborative staff team
- Opportunities for ongoing professional development
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
King Edward VI High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and to share this commitment.
The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; qualifications medical fitness; identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.
An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates.
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About King Edward VI High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 661 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- King Edward VI High School website
- Email address
- applications@kevi.org.uk
At King Edward VI High School each individual is inspired and supported to achieve their potential and “Be the best they can be”.
The school is a place where
“Teachers know their pupils well and pupils trust their teachers and other adults. Consequently, they feel safe. Pupils behave well in lessons and at other times of the day. They are polite, articulate and friendly” - Ofsted 2018
King Edward VI High School is part of the Walton Multi Academy Trust and is a mixed, fully comprehensive, 11 – 18 High school with over 600 pupils.
The intake is derived from a catchment area that provides a genuine comprehensive mix of social groups from urban to rural areas. The school is situated on the outskirts of the West side of Stafford just 10 minutes from junction 13 and 14 of the M6, taking students from both Stafford Town and the rural areas to the West, right up to the Shropshire border. There are four other secondary schools in Stafford who have a close working relationship, particularly in relation to the Sixth Form Partnership, where all five Stafford High Schools collaborate to offer a range of A Level courses.
Beyond School achievement, King Edward VI High School not only offers academic challenge and support but also places great emphasis on the personal development and wellbeing of all students. There is an abundance of enrichment activities supported by teaching and non-teaching staff.
As the school moves from strength to strength this is an exciting time to join a vibrant, happy and forward-facing community.
Arranging a visit to King Edward VI High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email applications@kevi.org.uk.
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