Teacher of Art

Wednesfield Academy, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV11 3ES

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2026

• Closing date

  19 September 2025 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  10 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Art and design
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS (UPS Where)
• Additional allowances:

  MPS (UPS Where)

Teacher of Art job summary

“Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.” So said Edgar Degas—and we say the same.

We are seeking to appoint an innovative, passionate and forward-thinking Teacher of Art to join our successful and dynamic Art Department. This is a maternity cover position, but for the right candidate, there may be opportunities to join us on a permanent basis.

The successful candidate will be committed to making a positive impact on the young people at our school through creative and engaging teaching. They will join a department with a strong track record of good results and a culture of collaboration, experimentation, and high expectations.

To really inspire the next generation of confident, successful and resilient learners you need an environment with the right conditions. You need an environment where pupils genuinely want to learn. An environment in which your colleagues are as geeky about your subject as you are. These are the conditions that we can provide for practitioners who join us at Wednesfield Academy. As Ofsted recognised, we have worked together to “develop a highly ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum” (Feb 25).

We want people who are similarly driven. We want people who will not only grow the next generation but people who are also eager to take every opportunity to grow themselves. We offer superb professional development opportunities, including the full suite of NPQs. We have “a well-thought-out professional development programme for staff” (Ofsted Feb 25) and work hard as a team.

About us:

One of the latest schools to join the Trust in January 2023, Wednesfield Academy is at an exciting stage of its journey having just received a Good judgment in all categories. This is the ideal opportunity for people who want to share in the excitement of continuing the “rapidly raised expectations” of our school.

We are committed to fostering a culture that values the health and well-being of all employees at Matrix Academy Trust. We are proud to offer a comprehensive well-being package to all employees, including access to 24/7 online GP, physiotherapy services and counselling services. Staff at our wonderful school feel “very well supported” and “appreciative of how their workload and well-being are considered” (Ofsted Feb 25). We also offer all employees annual health checks which includes the flu jab, BMI checks and a general discussion with a qualified Nurse.

We look forward to receiving your application.

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

Safeguarding Notice:
Matrix Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and preemployment checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Wednesfield Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1020 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Wednesfield Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wednesfield-high-academy

One of the latest schools to join the Trust in January 2023, Wednesfield Academy is at an exciting stage of its journey. This is the ideal opportunity for people who want to share in the excitement of turning a school around. 

We are committed to fostering a culture that values the health and well-being of all employees at Matrix Academy Trust. We are proud to offer a comprehensive well-being package to all employees, including access to 24/7 online GP, physiotherapy services and counselling services. We also offer all employees annual health checks which includes the flu jab, BMI checks and a general discussion with a qualified Nurse. 

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