Teacher of Art
Wadebridge School, Wadebridge, Cornwall, PL27 6BU11 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
22 March 2026 at 3pm
Date listed
11 March 2026
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 (Can be done as a job share)
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1-year fixed term contract with the view of making the role permanent at the end of the contract
Pay scale
- MPS / UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
Teacher of Art
Contract: Full-time. 1-year fixed term contract with the view of making the role permanent at the end of the contract.
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Salary: MPS/UPS
Closing Date: 3pm Sunday 22nd March
Interviews: Friday 27th March
Inspire the Next Generation at Wadebridge School
Are you an enthusiastic, passionate Teacher of Art with a proven track record of strong outcomes looking to join a successful and supportive school? Wadebridge School is seeking a qualified Teacher of Art to join our well-resourced and thriving Art department. This role would be suitable for an experienced teacher or early career teacher (ECT).
About the Role
Within Art, students study a range of different disciplines within the subject, with a key focus on developing confidence and well-grounded skills in observational recording. At Key Stage 4, students study OCR GCSE - Art, Craft and Design specification, which allows a wide interpretation of thematic development in a range of different disciplines.
The Art department is well resourced, with two large specialist rooms, with a dedicated IT area. Our dedicated team is supported by an experienced Art technician.
This position would suit an experienced teacher with a track record of excellent student progress across Key Stage 3 and 4, or equally a newly qualified teacher who can demonstrate the potential to make a positive impact on students’ outcomes. The successful candidate should be enthusiastic, confident, with an absolute commitment to thehighest standards of teaching and learning and agenuine enthusiasm for nurturing a passion for Art.
Candidates should have energy and vision to build on the current progress of the department and be keen to develop existing modules of work to promote student participation, progress and attainment and to realise aspirational progress for all.
What the school offers its staff
A School that Cares – About Students & Staff
At Wadebridge School, we balance an unwavering focus on progress and achievement with a strong commitment to student wellbeing. We work tirelessly to support our young people in every aspect of their lives, ensuring they develop the skills and strategies needed to succeed academically and personally.
Our CARE Values
At Wadebridge School, our values define everything we do:
- Community and Cooperation– We work together to create a strong, supportive, and inclusive school.
- Ambition and Achievement– We inspire our students to aim high and reach their full potential.
- Respect and Responsibility– We foster a culture of kindness, integrity, and accountability.
- Enjoyment and Endeavour– We believe learning should be engaging, challenging, and rewarding.
Join Us!
Join us at an exciting time as we continue to drive our school and wider community forwards.
Wadebridge School has 1,030 students aged 11 to 16 and has been an academy since 2012. We were successfully inspected by Ofsted in April 2025– the full report is available on our school website.
For an informal school visits and discussions please contact us to arrange jbrown@wadebridge.cornwall.sch.uk
📅Application Deadline:3pm Sunday 22nd March
📅 Interview Date: Friday 27th March
📧How to Apply:Complete the Wadebridge School Teaching Application Form found on the school website and email it to jbrown@wadebridge.cornwall.sch.uk
The school is committed to safeguarding children, and the successful applicant will be required to provide an enhanced DBS disclosure. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to appropriate online/social media searches.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
⚠️ The school is committed to safeguarding children, and the successful applicant will be required to provide an enhanced DBS disclosure. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to appropriate online/social media searches.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Wadebridge School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1050 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Wadebridge School website
- Email address
- jbrown@wadebridge.cornwall.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01208 893904
Wadebridge School is an oversubscribed highly successful 11-16 academy with a strong reputation for academic excellence and student support. We are proud to be a Single Academy Trust, meaning we can focus on what matters most – our students, staff, and wider community. As a school, we invest in professional development, encourage innovation, and provide a collaborative and supportive working environment.
A School that Cares – About Students & Staff
At Wadebridge School, we balance an unwavering focus on progress and achievement with a strong commitment to student wellbeing. We work tirelessly to support our young people in every aspect of their lives, ensuring they develop the skills and strategies needed to succeed academically and personally.
Our CARE Values
At Wadebridge School, our values define everything we do:
• Community and Cooperation – We work together to create a strong, supportive, and inclusive school.
• Ambition and Achievement – We inspire our students to aim high and reach their full potential.
• Respect and Responsibility – We foster a culture of kindness, integrity, and accountability.
• Enjoyment and Endeavour – We believe learning should be engaging, challenging, and rewarding.
Arranging a visit to Wadebridge School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jbrown@wadebridge.cornwall.sch.uk.
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