Teacher of Art

The Purbeck School, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4PF

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  21 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  8 June 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Art and design
• Working pattern: Part time: 16 hours per week, flexible
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 Year fixed term - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: ECT/Main Scale/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a talented teacher who wants to work as part of a strong team, who is able to teach Art across all three key stages.

What the school offers its staff

We are committed to developing each individual and therefore there will be access to CPD and opportunities to progress onto the TLR structure are regular.

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

The Purbeck School values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all members of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and this is a commitment we expect all staff and volunteers to share. The successful candidate will be required to have a Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with the Government safer recruitment guidelines.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Art Application Information booklet.pdf - 6.88 MB (opens in new tab)

About The Purbeck School

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1028 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Purbeck School website
• Email address: spenney@purbeck.wessex.ac
• Phone number: 01929 550077
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-purbeck-school

The Purbeck School is a wonderful place to work. Over the past three years we have grown to be a very successful school with excellent results placing us comfortably in the top 20% of schools nationally.

We have high expectations of our staff and students and work around the key principles of kindness, aspiration, and perseverance. We are looking for committed people who care passionately about education and the welfare and progress of students. This is also an incredibly supportive and friendly school with a very caring pastoral team.

Arranging a visit to The Purbeck School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email spenney@purbeck.wessex.ac.

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