9 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    15 May 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    6 May 2026

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Subject

Art and design

Working pattern

Part time: 19.5 hours a week (0.6 fte)

Contract type

Fixed term - 9 months - Maternity or parental leave cover

Pay scale

M1 to U3

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dynamic and ambitious teacher of Art, to join our thriving and highly motivated Creative Arts faculty. The post would suit an experienced or newly qualified teacher who is committed to teaching at the highest standard and raising the aspirations and achievements of our students.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a teacher starting their career in Art teaching or someone to bring their experience to a new setting. The Calder Learning Trust is a wonderful place to work, set in the fabulous countryside of the Calder Valley, but within commutable distance of Leeds and Manchester. We have a diverse student population who are friendly, creative and articulate. We strive to be a Trust that truly provides opportunities for 'Everybody, Everyday'.

What the school offers its staff

Wellbeing: We subscribe to the Schools Advisory Service (https://schooladvice.co.uk/) to support staff with a variety of services such as online gyms, medical support and counselling.

CPD: we have an extensive development programme both internally and externally to support your professional development whilst you are employed by the trust.

Sustainability: We have good local transport networks including bus and rail and we are part of the Calderdale Cycle to Work Scheme.

Priority places: for children of staff at both Calder Primary and Calder High Schools as part of our Admissions Policy. Childcare Vouchers to support staff getting back to work.

Staff clubs such as Staff Sketch Club, Staff Book Club and various other initiatives.

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

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About The Calder Learning Trust

School type
Academies, ages 4 to 16
Education phase
All through school
School size
1282 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 16
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01422883213

Arranging a visit to The Calder Learning Trust

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@calderlearningtrust.com.

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