Teacher of Art

Kingsway Park High School, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 4XA

14 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  20 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  6 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Art and design
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (Actual)

Teacher of Art job summary

Key Responsibilities:

• Teach Art across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Deliver engaging, high-quality lessons using a range of creative materials and techniques
• Contribute to courses including AQA GCSE Art, GCSE Textiles and Edexcel GCSE Photography
• Plan and deliver a broad, inspiring and inclusive curriculum
• Use formative assessment and differentiation to secure excellent progress for all learners
• Work collaboratively within a supportive Creative Faculty (Art, Music and Drama)
• Contribute to enrichment activities, clubs, showcases and productions
• Take on the role of Form Tutor, supporting students’ personal development and wellbeing
• Play an active part in department development and whole-school life

What We Are Looking For:

• Holds QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant degree
• Is a passionate advocate for creative education
• Is an excellent classroom practitioner with strong behaviour management
• Can inspire, motivate and challenge students of all abilities
• Demonstrates innovative and engaging teaching approaches
• Has strong subject knowledge and a commitment to high standards
• Works effectively as part of a team and values collaboration
• Is committed to equality, inclusion and removing barriers to learning
• Is willing to contribute to enrichment and wider school activities
• Shares our values: We Cooperate. We Pioneer. We Belong.

Early Career Teachers and experienced teachers are both welcome to apply.

What we offer

At Kingsway Park High School and Altus Education Partnership, we invest heavily in our people and provide a supportive environment where staff can develop and thrive.

In return, we offer:

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• High-quality CPD and leadership development opportunities
• A strong coaching and collaborative culture
• Opportunities to lead whole-school initiatives and make strategic impact
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing and counselling support)
• Modern facilities and a welcoming, values-driven school community

How to apply

Please apply via My New Term through our website: Our Vacancies - Altus Education Partnership

Closing date: Friday 20th February 2026 (Midday)
Interviews: Thursday 26th February 2026

Altus EDUCATION Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

In accordance with the recommendations set out in KCSIE the Trust carries out online searches on shortlisted candidates.

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

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.

About Kingsway Park High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1320 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Kingsway Park High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kingsway-park-high-school

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