Teacher of Art
The Stanway School, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0QA6 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
19 May 2025 at 9am
Date listed
12 May 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: 100% FTE
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Teachers Main/Upper Pay Scale £31,650 - £49,084
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Role
We are seeking to appoint a qualified, enthusiastic and organised Teacher of Art to join a dynamic, supportive and successful team and to further develop the delivery of Art & Design at The Stanway School.
The position will suit an experienced or newly qualified teacher.
Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive an overwhelming response.
Some of your key responsibilities will include:
Carrying out the functions of a teacher in accordance with the Teacher Standards and the stated aims and objectives of The Stanway School and the Department.
Participating in the current provision of extra-curricular clubs / trips.
In accordance with scheme of work, plan, deliver and review lessons which are appropriate to the age and ability of the students so as to facilitate progression in students’ learning
Assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of the students assigned to him or her
Manage the classroom and teaching equipment so as to create a positive learning environment which makes effective use of available resources.
(The full details can be found in the attached Job Outline and Person Specification).
We're looking for you if you have:
Qualified Teacher Status
A degree in the specialist subject
The ability to teach great and inspiring lessons
Experience of supporting staff and students in maintaining high standards
What the school offers its staff
Why work for The Sigma Trust, The Stanway School?
We can offer you:
A Competitive Salary
Robust school CPD training programme that enables you to flourish
Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships
Employee benefits include:
Excellent pension scheme
A Health Cash Plan
Free membership to Perkbox, offering discounts and savings
Employee Assistance Programme providing free and confidential advice
Cycle to Work scheme
Eye care plan
Annual free flu vaccination
Discounted gym membership at selected local gyms
Discounted cinema tickets
Eligible for Blue Light Card
Please note that an integration period applies to all new staff joining the Trust, to support introduction into the organisation.
Further details about the role
THE STANWAY SCHOOL
TEACHER OF ART
Pay Range: Teachers Main/Upper Pay Scale
Actual Salary from: £31,650 – £49,084 (M1 – U3)
Start Date: 1st September 2025
Closing date: 09:00am Monday, 19th May 2025
Shortlisting will take place on Monday 19th May 2025
Interviewing will take place on Thursday 22nd May 2025
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 are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Stanway School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1394 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Stanway School website
- Email address
- recruitment@sigmatrust.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01255 750913
School location
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