18 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 January 2026

  • Closing date

    29 September 2025 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    11 September 2025

Job details

Job role

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Subject

Art and design

Working pattern

Full time, part time (Can be done as a job share)

Contract type

Fixed term - Up to 12 months initially - Maternity or parental leave cover

Full-time equivalent salary

Between £32,916 and £51,048

What skills and experience we're looking for

This post offers a rarely available and exciting opportunity for an inspiring and dynamic teacher of Art.

You will be joining a supportive team in a growing school, teaching across the age and attainment range at both Key Stage 3 and 4 in an environment where students are well behaved and keen to do well. At Key Stage 3, year 7 students study one period of Art per week and year 8 and 9 students study two. The breadth of the curriculum includes painting, drawing, textiles, clay and photography.

Art is a popular choice for our students at GCSE with a total of 5 Art groups each in years 10 and 11 and results are consistently strong. We currently offer Fine Art, Art and Design and Photography at GCSE. An ability to teach KS3 textiles and Photography to GCSE would be an advantage.

At RMS, we are looking for a teacher who:

  • Has excellent subject knowledge and strong teaching skills

  • Is able to build positive relationships with all learners and is committed to raising attainment of all students

  • Will work collaboratively within the Art team

  • Is willing to commit to extracurricular activities that add value to the school and local community

  • Is able to respond positively and creatively to the changing expectations of the subject

What the school offers its staff

In return, we can offer:

  • Excellent support and fantastic opportunities for continued professional development

  • High priority given to staff and student wellbeing

  • A dedicated and hardworking team who place students at the heart of everything

  • Supportive families who value education and great students who want to learn

  • A well-resourced curriculum area supported by a Technician

  • A broad, exciting and personalised curriculum with a focus on collaborative planning

  • A full programme of trips and visits, giving you the chance to share in making positive memories with students

  • Consistently excellent student attainment and progress

We pride ourselves on our ethos and culture which promotes positive relationships and behaviour. In our most recent Ofsted report (Nov 2022), inspectors observed that ‘“Lessons are calm and purposeful and led by knowledgeable, passionate teachers. Pupils show dedication to learning and pay close attention to their teacher’s instruction”’.

We have high expectations of all our students and are committed to the personal and professional development of our staff. Our flagship CPD programme includes courses suitable for professional development at all career stages including preparation for middle and senior leadership.

Flexible working opportunities

We are able to offer full time or part time hours and there is potential for the role to become permanent in future.

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.

Applying for the job

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About Robert May's School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1319 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
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School website
Robert May's School website
Email address
lisa.shackleton@rmays.com
Phone number
01256 702700
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Robert May’s School, which dates from 1694, is a high attaining and oversubscribed 11-16 Academy school with a distinctive ethos based on the charitable principles of our founder.

Arranging a visit to Robert May's School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lisa.shackleton@rmays.com.

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