Teacher of Art & Photography
Armthorpe Academy, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN3 2DA23 days remaining to apply
Start date details
April 2025 or earlier by agreement
Closing date
5 December 2025 at 9am
Date listed
12 November 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Art and design
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS
Additional allowances
MPS/UPS
Teacher of Art & Photography job summary
Teacher of Art & Photography
📍 Location: Armthorpe Academy
💰 Salary: MPS/UPS
⏳ Contract and Working Pattern: Permanent, Full Time
📅 Start Date: April 26 or earlier by agreement
Join Our Mission - Excellence, Equity, Integrity
Consilium Academies is a values-driven Multi-Academy Trust dedicated to Excellence and Equity with Integrity. We are building an excellent trust with excellent schools - and we’d love you to be part of that mission.
We’re looking for a passionate and dedicated Teacher of Art & Photography to join our team at Armthorpe Academy, Doncaster. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire creativity and self-expression in our students while being part of a dynamic and supportive community.
About Armthorpe Academy
At Armthorpe Academy, we believe that every learner is unique and has the potential to shine. Our curriculum provides a rich and balanced experience that stimulates intellectual, moral, creative, and emotional growth. Supported by Consilium Academies, we are continually developing our curriculum and teaching practice to ensure every student can flourish.
Our school values of Respect, Responsibility, Resilience, Pride, and Ambition lie at the heart of everything we do. We’re proud to foster a community that values inclusion, creativity, and lifelong learning — preparing our young people to thrive in an ever-changing world.
About the Role
As a Teacher of Art & Photography, you will:
- Deliver engaging and high-quality lessons across KS3 and KS4.
- Inspire students to explore their creativity and develop technical artistic skills.
- Contribute to the planning and development of the Art and Photography curriculum.
- Assess and track student progress, providing constructive feedback to drive improvement.
- Foster a positive learning environment that encourages curiosity, confidence, and self-expression.
- Play an active role in the wider life of the academy and its extra-curricular opportunities.
You’ll join a collaborative department that values teamwork, innovation, and professional growth, supported through the Consilium Centre for Professional Learning, which provides access to tailored training and development opportunities.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a relevant degree.
- Has strong subject knowledge in Art and Photography.
- Is passionate about inspiring students and raising aspirations.
- Can build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.
- Demonstrates creativity, enthusiasm, and resilience in their approach to teaching.
- Shares our commitment to inclusion, equality, and high standards for all.
Experience of teaching across the 11-16 age range and familiarity with current GCSE specifications is desirable.
Why Join Us?
At Consilium Academies, we are committed to supporting our staff to achieve their goals and flourish in their careers. As part of our Trust, you’ll benefit from:
- A strong culture of collaboration and professional learning.
- Access to high-quality CPD through our Centre for Professional Learning.
- Opportunities for career progression across our family of schools.
- A supportive environment that values staff wellbeing and development.
Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities
Consilium Academies and Armthorpe Academy are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful candidate.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities.
Applications and Information
For further information about the role please see attached recruitment pack including, job description and person specification.
If you have any questions about the role or would like to arrange a visit to Armthorpe Academy, please contact amanda.thompson@consilium-at.com
Closing date for applications is Friday 5th December 2025, 9.00am
Interviews will take place on a date to be arranged.
Please ensure that within your application you provide the names, addresses, and contact details for two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer.
We look forward to welcoming a new team member who shares our commitment to excellence in education!
Consilium Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.
The Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, the Public Sector fluency duty requires state funded schools to ensure candidates for their customer facing roles have the necessary standard of spoken English.
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
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Armthorpe Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 684 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Armthorpe Academy website
Armthorpe Academy is a ‘truly inclusive school’ (Ofsted 2019). We have high expectations of students, both in terms of their progress and their behaviour. In particular, we expect them to invest in their own learning, and we encourage them to enjoy and make a positive contribution to the wider life of the school. They, in turn, can expect from us the highest possible quality of teaching, care and support.
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