Teacher of Design Technology and Art/Photography
The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 5XF10 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
19 June 2026 at 3pm
Date listed
9 June 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subjects
- Art and design, Design and technology
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M1 to U3
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a talented, enthusiastic, and inspiring Teacher of Design Technology and Art / Photography to join our friendly and successful department. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate practitioner with strong subject knowledge to engage and motivate students, fostering creativity and a love of learning across both disciplines.
The successful candidate will be an innovative and forward-thinking teacher who is committed to delivering high-quality teaching and learning. They will play a key role in delivering a creative, ambitious, and engaging curriculum that supports students of all abilities to achieve their full potential. Teaching across a range of age groups, the post holder will nurture students’ creativity, problem-solving skills, and technical expertise in both Art and Design Technology.
Working closely with colleagues within the department and across the wider school community, the successful candidate will contribute to the development of curriculum resources, enrichment opportunities, and whole-school priorities. They will create a stimulating and inclusive learning environment, demonstrate excellent classroom practice, and use effective strategies to ensure students make strong progress and achieve high standards.
We are looking for a teacher who:
- Is passionate, engaging, and committed to inspiring the next generation of creative thinkers
- Demonstrates excellent subject knowledge in Art, Photography, and Design Technology
- Delivers high-quality teaching that enables students to make accelerated progress
- Creates an inclusive and stimulating learning environment that promotes creativity and confidence
- Contributes positively to curriculum development and enrichment opportunities
- Works collaboratively as part of a supportive team
This post offers the opportunity to be part of a vibrant and supportive department, committed to excellence in teaching and learning.
Applications are welcomed from teachers with a wide range of experience, including Early Career Teachers (ECTs).
What the school offers its staff
The Bishops’ Blue Coat Church of England High School is an excellent oversubscribed, high performing secondary school. Our aim is to know, nurture and inspire both students and staff through a strong culture of professional development, collaboration and high expectations.
Our values, rooted in the Church of England and interpreted for our community, shape an inclusive and aspirational ethos. Our curriculum is guided by clear principles of:
- Wisdom, Knowledge and Skills
- Dignity and Respect
- Hope and Aspiration
These underpin high-quality teaching and learning across the school.
Located close to the historic city of Chester, Bishops’ benefits from a well-established and continually enhanced campus and strong digital infrastructure, supporting an excellent learning environment. We have consistently high expectations of our students and work closely with families to help them succeed. Our seven-year journey culminates in a successful and growing Sixth Form, with students progressing confidently to ambitious next steps.
Further information about the job
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
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 The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School
- School type
- Academies, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1203 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- vacancies@bishopschester.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01244 313806
School location
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