Teacher of Art
Stour Valley Community School, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 8PJ10 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
18 May 2026 at 8am
Date listed
8 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: Part time, 0.4 or 0.6
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Main PayScale point 1 - Upper PayScale Point 3
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a Teacher of Art - part time to join our successful team at Stour Valley Community School in September 2026.
Art and Photography are popular subjects that enjoy a high profile at Stour Valley Community School. We are looking for a positive, dynamic Art Teacher with high standards, who is passionate about their subject and excited to bring Art to life for all pupils. The ability to teach Photography as well as Art is desirable.
The candidate should be an excellent classroom practitioner with very high expectations for all pupils. Demonstrating creativity and the ability to inspire pupils, the candidate will have a very strong understanding of how skills, knowledge and understanding are progressed through the Art curriculum.
We will consider applicants who wish to teach Art only. However, it is desirable if the candidate has an understanding of or is willing to learn how to use DSLR cameras as well as Photoshop and Lightroom in the future. This post will provide the successful applicant with a wealth of opportunities to develop their classroom practice and career, and we welcome applications from early career teachers as well as those with more experience.
What the school offers its staff
Employee Benefits:
- Generous Pension Scheme (LGPS or Teachers’ Pension Scheme depending on the role)
- Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme
- Free membership to Anglian Learning Sports Centres
- 20 percent discount on Anglian Learning Adult Education Courses
- Professional Development Scheme Policy
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Specsavers VDU Vouchers
- Boots Flu Vouchers
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Stour Valley Community School
- School type
- Free Schools, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 569 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Stour Valley Community School website
- Email address
- lgoodall@anglianlearning.org
Stour Valley Community School is seeking to appoint a Teacher of English from September 2025. The successful candidate will be highly motivated to achieving the best possible outcomes for our students and will be a committed team player who is determined to make a significant contribution to raising attainment across the English Department.
There are excellent development and career progression opportunities available. This post offers an exciting opportunity for a qualified teacher at any stage of their career, and is suitable for ECTs.
Arranging a visit to Stour Valley Community School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lgoodall@anglianlearning.org.
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