Teacher of Art
The Market Weighton School, Market Weighton, East Yorkshire, YO43 3JF22 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
27 February 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
29 January 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: Permanent Contract Full time/Part Time 0.8 considered Across Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS1 to UPS3
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a highly motivated and innovative teacher of Art to join our excellent Design & Technology department. The successful candidate will:
- have a deep love of the subject.
- be able to successfully teach Art to mixed ability groups across key stages 3 and 4.
- contribute constructively to the development of the curriculum.
- take a keen interest in their own professional development.
- enjoy working in a busy, vibrant environment.
The successful candidate will be or have the potential to rapidly become an outstanding practitioner who can make a difference to the lives of our students. Art is a popular subject within the school and we have a full induction/training programme for new staff and ECT’s.
What the school offers its staff
Continual CPD
Wellbeing Support
ERYC benefits
Free Parking
Gym
Further details about the role
Candidates are welcome to visit the school prior to formal application.
Please note this school does not have the resources to send individual notifications to all applicants who are not shortlisted so if you have not been contacted within 2 weeks of the closing date you should assume you have been unsuccessful.
Closing date: 27 February 2025 noon
Interviews: 5 March 2025
Commitment to safeguarding
TMWS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
CVs are not accepted.
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About The Market Weighton School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 624 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- The Market Weighton School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- sflorence@tmws.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01430 876025
Introduction -
We are a small school, proud of our traditional rural heritage, yet ambitious for the future of all our students. Our size is a real strength as it enables students and their families to work closely with the teaching and support staff at the school, building positive working relationships over an extended period of time. We believe that students achieve best in a supportive and positive environment – and that is what you will find in our school. Please contact the school should you wish to receive further information.
Mission Statement -
Our aims are for students to: Have the skills and confidence to thrive in a changing world. Have the independence and resilience to take charge of their own learning and lives. Become active and responsible as local and global citizens. Have unlimited aspirations.
In order to achieve these aims we will seek as a school to: Provide outstanding learning opportunities to meet individual needs. Challenge all students to achieve ambitious personal goals. Expect the highest standards of behaviour and mutual respect. Establish meaningful relationships with our parents and the wider community. Deliver up to date professional development for our staff.
All we do at The Market Weighton School is underpinned by our 6 core values; Respect, Honesty, Compassion, Resilience, Industry and Courage as represented by the 6 Knight’s Spurs on the school crest.
Ethos -
Respect Respect for self, others and our environment, the foundation of our school values.
Honesty Be truthful to yourself and others, positive relationships are built on honesty and trust.
Compassion Caring for those less fortunate, treat others as you would want to be treated yourself, never bully or make fun of others misfortune.
Resilience The ability to keep going in the face of setbacks. Learn from mistakes and maintain a positive mind-set. Believe that you can achieve your goals.
Industry Success comes with hard work, always give your best and you will feel proud of what you achieve. Strive to make your best even better.
Courage Dare to dream, set ambitious goals for an aspirational future; stand up for what you believe is right.
All our students follow a curriculum that focuses on academic as well as personal qualities, including student’s social and emotional development. The school views both strands as complementary and as such prepares students for the society into which they will emerge, a society marked by rapid technological and social change.
We believe that all students have an entitlement to a knowledge rich curriculum regardless of ability or background. We have an inclusive ethos adapting the curriculum to meet the needs of all our students.
Student wellbeing is paramount and students benefit from positive relationships with staff. As a result, students feel secure and able to focus on their learning.
Arranging a visit to The Market Weighton School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sflorence@tmws.co.uk.
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