Teacher of Art

Wardle Academy, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, OL12 9RD

12 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  18 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  6 May 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
• Subject: Art and design
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours, Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS- UPS £32916- £51048

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you a visionary artist and an inspiring educator? Wardle Academy is seeking a passionate Teacher of Art to join our vibrant and high-achieving Creative Arts Department. We are looking for someone who can ignite a love for visual expression in our students, from the foundation of Key Stage 3 through to the technical rigour of GCSEs.

The successful candidate will be a creative practitioner capable of delivering a diverse curriculum that includes fine art, digital design, and three-dimensional studies. Whether you are an Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking for a supportive start or an experienced professional seeking a new challenge, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspire & Educate: Deliver high-quality, engaging lessons that challenge students of all abilities and foster a culture of creativity.

• Curriculum Development: Contribute to the evolution of our Art & Design curriculum, integrating contemporary practices and diverse artists.

• Assessment: Use formative and summative assessments to track progress and provide constructive feedback that empowers students.

• Exhibition & Display: Celebrate student achievement by curating school exhibitions and maintaining an inspiring studio environment.

• Pastoral Care: Act as a Form Tutor, supporting the holistic development and wellbeing of a designated group of students.

What We Are Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a degree in Art & Design or a related field.

• A specialist with strong technical skills (e.g., painting, ceramics, photography, or digital media).

• A "can-do" attitude with a commitment to continuous professional development.

• Excellent classroom management skills and the ability to build strong relationships with pupils and parents.

What the school offers its staff

Why Join Wardle Academy?

In 2026, we know that teaching is as much about the environment as it is the classroom. We offer:

• The chance to contribute towards our transformational ethos

• Excellent CPD

• A friendly welcoming community

• The opportunity to work with highly committed and enthusiastic staff & a very supportive leadership team

• Excellent facilities

• Cycle scheme

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

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 will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

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About Wardle Academy

• School type: Academies, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1364 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Wardle Academy website
• Email address: people@wardleacademy.co.uk
• Phone number: 01706 373911
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wardle-academy

Part of Wardle Multi Academy Trust

Arranging a visit to Wardle Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email people@wardleacademy.co.uk.

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