Teacher of Art (maternity cover)
The Calder Learning Trust, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX7 5QN9 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
15 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
6 May 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: 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
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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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
- School website
- The Calder Learning Trust website
- Email address
- hr@calderlearningtrust.com
- 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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