13 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    18 May 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    5 May 2026

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Subject

Art and design

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

M1 - UPS3, £32,916 - £51,048

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governors are seeking to appoint a well-qualified Art Teacher with initiative, drive and determination to join our incredibly high-performing Art department. Over the last three years we have seen a significant rise in GCSE and A-level numbers as the department continue to consistently deliver the highest exam results in the school.

We have extremely high expectations of our students and staff, and we offer excellent training and professional development opportunities.

This position would be ideal for someone looking to broaden their experience or an Early Career Teacher.

What the school offers its staff

As a school we offer:

  • a strong team environment that takes staff well-being seriously
  • a dedicated Senior Leadership Team who want to see colleagues progress and flourish in their careers
  • support from the wider Trust including numerous CPD opportunities
  • access to Schools’ Advisory Service, offering mental health and wellbeing support to staff
  • generous employer contribution to Local Government and Teacher Pensions Scheme
  • cycle to work scheme

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.

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.

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Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About The Joseph Whitaker School

School type
Academies, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
1328 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
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Arranging a visit to The Joseph Whitaker School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@emet.uk.com.

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