Teacher of Art

Outwood Academy Shafton, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S72 8RE

27 days remaining to apply

Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
1 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
28 March 2025

Job details

Job role: Teacher
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Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject: Art and design
Working pattern: Part time: 3 Days per week FTE 0.6 (Specific days to be confirmed)
Contract type: Permanent
Actual salary: £18,990.00 To £29,450.40

What skills and experience we're looking for

You will join an experienced art department that offers a wealth of expertise. Led by a Head of Subject with over 20 years experience of working in secondary schools in the Barnsley area, alongside a passionate ECT, both are committed to driving standards to the next level.

The Art department at Shafton has 3 very well-resourced rooms. Every classroom has a visualiser and these are used extensively by the team in frequent and highly effective episodes of guided practice to develop strong procedural knowledge and confidence for independent and deliberate practice.The KS3 Art curriculum prepares students for the KS4 qualifications of AQA Art and Design (Fine Art), AQA Art and Design (Graphic Communication), AQA Art and Design (Photography).

The department produces outstanding outcomes, with relentless ambition to improve on previous years. Many of our students go on to study art at college and university. In addition we have been successful in recent years within the OGAT Artist of the year award that has seen numerous Outwood Academy Shafton students’ work displayed in the Hepworth Gallery and Yorkshire Sculpture Park. The team are also leading the way by organising this exciting event this year.

What the school offers its staff

Teaching and learning is exceptionally led across the academy by a team of experienced SLT team and middle leaders who ensure a curriculum for our students which will set them up for lifelong success.

The continuing professional development of staff is important here at Outwood Academy Shafton. Staff have access to a wide range of CPD, including a number of one-off sessions.

Outwood and Outwood Academy Shafton is THE place to be for art teachers:

Become the best you can be:Elevate your teaching through our renowned Outwood Institute of Education programmes and access to the very best national and international CPD opportunities.
Lead the way:We're committed to nurturing the future leaders of education. Could that be you?
Join a thriving community:Collaborate and share best practice with a network of 42 schools and passionate art specialists across all key stages (3-18 years).
Make a real impact:Help us unlock life-changing opportunities for all students, including the most vulnerable.
Enjoy a balanced life:Benefit from our commitment to workload reduction and innovative technology that empowers teachers.

You've found your passion. Now let us help you find your perfect role.

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.