Teacher of Art (Maternity)
Breckland School, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0PE13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2026
Closing date
1 December 2025 at 9am
Date listed
18 November 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Art and design
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPR/UPR (£32,916 - £51,048 per annum)
Teacher of Art (Maternity) job summary
Teacher of Art
Location: Breckland School, Crown Street, Brandon, IP27 0PE
Start date: January 2026
Contract type: 1.0 FTE Full Time
Contract term: Temporary for maternity cover
Salary: MPR/UPR (£32,916 - £51,048 per annum)
Breckland School is seeking to appoint an outstanding Teacher of Art to join our team of passionate and driven subject specialists. We are looking for a colleague who is confident enough to try new methods and reflect on how they can improve, who wants to share their experiences with, and learn from their colleagues, and who will put our students and their best interests at the heart of their teaching.
At Key Stage 4 we enter students for the Edexcel GCSE in both Art and Textiles over a two-year KS4. At Key Stage 3, a three year course, we offer an exciting curriculum which celebrates a wide range of artists, techniques, materials and styles. Our students enjoy Art lessons and we are looking to recruit a Maternity Cover Art specialist teacher to bring joy to these lessons.
If you want to work in a supportive, progressive department, where you have the opportunity to teach your passion, where students are well behaved, and where your contributions are sought and valued, we wish to hear from you.
You can view a full list of requirements and further information about the school and Trust in the candidate pack. If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, even if you don’t meet all the requirements, please apply as we may be able to support you in any areas for development or we may have alternative roles that are a good fit for you. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
At Unity Schools Partnership our objective is to smash through barriers to make remarkable change happen. We pride ourselves on being an educational organisation that puts children first, going the extra mile for the vulnerable and disadvantaged, and every one of us has an impact on unlocking our students’ potential. We are committed to providing a working environment where our employees can grow and thrive. We value collaboration, wellbeing, diversity, equality and work-life balance.
We would encourage applicants to arrange a visit to our school, please contact Mrs Annie Culley-Tea, Deputy Headteacher aculleytea@brecklandschool.co.uk or via school reception on 01842 819501.
For more information and to apply, please visit https://unitysp-careers.co.uk/
We care deeply about inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you’d prefer to work part-time or as a job-share, we’ll facilitate this wherever we can – whether to help you meet other commitments or to help you strike a great work-life balance. We’re keen to ensure we’re designing an organisation that works for everyone, so we particularly encourage applications from different under-represented groups.
Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you check the job information as per the listing on our careers site.
Closing Date: 9am Monday 1st December 2025
Interviews: w/c 1st December 2025
Unity Schools Partnership is committed to equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required. Unity Schools Partnership – welcoming diversity.
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Commitment to safeguarding
Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safer recruitment, equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.
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View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Breckland School
- School type
- Free School, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 613 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Breckland School website
11-16 Secondary School in Brandon, West Suffolk.
Ofsted Good.
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