Teacher of Art
Torquay Boys' Grammar School, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7EL6 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
15 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
9 May 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subjects
- Biology, Mathematics, Psychology
Working pattern
- Full time, part time: We are looking to offer a 0.8 contract (or full time for the right candidate)
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Teacher of Art to join a thriving and successful Creative Arts team. Art is a popular and highly-valued subject at all levels, with a curriculum that combines technical skill, creative exploration, and critical understanding of artistic practice across a range of media and traditions.
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious teacher to contribute to a team with a strong sense of identity and a clear commitment to high-quality teaching and learning. You will work within a collaborative department to deliver a curriculum that challenges students imaginatively and intellectually, develops their confidence as makers, and enables them to achieve highly.
We are looking for:
- A highly-skilled and knowledgeable teacher of Art, capable of inspiring students across Key Stages;
- A reflective and committed classroom practitioner who is enthusiastic about developing pedagogy and engaging students through creative experimentation, critical dialogue, and exposure to a wide range of artistic influences;
- Someone who values collaboration and is keen to contribute to the wider life of the school, including exhibitions, enrichment opportunities, and extra-curricular provision.
This role offers:
- The opportunity to join a successful and well-resourced Creative Arts team with a strong culture of collegiality;
- A supportive environment that prioritises professional development, subject expertise, and curriculum innovation;
- The chance to work in a school that values creativity, intellectual curiosity, and academic excellence.
If you are passionate about Art and excited by the prospect of working in a dynamic and forward-thinking department, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Interviews will take place w/c 18 May.
What the school offers its staff
- Many opportunities for CPD in subject knowledge, pedagogy and leadership through numerous platforms;
- A supportive work environment;
- A commitment to wellbeing including incentives such as health care provided by Simply Health, free staff parking and tea/coffee, and respect for professional autonomy;
- An open culture, where colleagues feel safe in disclosing any mental health conditions and one in which every individual feels properly supported with reasonable adjustments being discussed and offered when required;
- Opportunities for collaboration through academic links through the South West Academic Trust, a group of schools including Churston, Colyton, Bournemouth, Poole and South Wilts Grammar Schools, which works with staff from Exeter University to extend the challenges and opportunities for both staff and students.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Torquay Boys' Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
This responsibility falls to all staff and as such safeguarding training is provided upon commencement of employment, with regular and annual updates.
All applicants must be aware they will be subject to enhanced DBS and child protection checks.
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Torquay Boys' Grammar School
- School type
- Academies, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1100 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Torquay Boys' Grammar School website
- Email address
- enquiries@tbgs.torbay.sch.uk
Do you believe that young people should be inspired to ‘Dare to Be’? Or ‘Dare to Dream’? Or just ‘Dare to ….? This is the TBGS mantra and says everything about the aspirations that we wish for our students.
We are an academically selective school set on a beautiful, green site on the edge of Torquay in South Devon, producing outstanding examination results, but we are also known as a school that dares to provide a truly holistic education for our young people together with a strong pastoral commitment to the well-being of both students and staff.
Since 1904, we have been educating able boys and since 2010 have extended our intake to able girls in the Sixth Form. The feedback we have received, and the evidence of our students’ excellent examination results, suggest that we are continuing to provide a first-class education.
Our TBGS students are encouraged to enjoy learning for its own sake, developing creative talents and fulfilling their intellectual potential; our caring environment and strong pastoral system nurtures this academic excellence.
Dare to join us!
Arranging a visit to Torquay Boys' Grammar School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email enquiries@tbgs.torbay.sch.uk.
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