Teacher of Visual Art
King Edward VI CEVC School, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3BH18 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
2 March 2026 at 9am
Date listed
11 February 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
- Part time: 0.6 FTE
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPR/UPR
What skills and experience we're looking for
Your role/responsibilities
We are looking for an ambitious, reflective and talented person who can help us to develop the quality of teaching at King Edward VI School and ensure an even better learning experience for our students.
You will need:
We are seeking to appoint a person who:
- is passionate about Visual Art and is able to inspire our students with a similar love for the subject
- is committed to comprehensive education, and to improving outcomes for young people
- can work effectively as part of a team, and make a positive contribution to our ethos and values
- a photography specialism would be advantageous
About us
King Edward VI CEVC School is a successful, oversubscribed 11-16 school with 1200 students on roll. We are situated in the historic town of Bury St Edmunds (‘the jewel in the crown of Suffolk’), surrounded by beautiful countryside – just over an hour by train to London, and close links to the A14.
We will offer you:
The opportunity to work with a supportive team of colleagues with a focus on putting our students at the centre of everything we do.
For more information:
If you have any questions about the post, please do not hesitate to get in touch with Catherine Nicholas, Subject Leader ns@king-ed.suffolk.sch.uk or Sarah Trueman, HR Manager on (01284) 761393 sjt@king-ed.suffolk.sch.uk Please also see the attached Information Pack for more details. Visits to the school are also encouraged.
How to apply:
Completed application to be returned to vacancies@king-ed.suffolk.sch.uk
What the school offers its staff
We offer an Employee Assistance Programme, free car parking, excellent catering facilities and a support network of colleagues.
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
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Apply for this jobAdditional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About King Edward VI CEVC School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1199 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- King Edward VI CEVC School website
- Email address
- sjt@king-ed.suffolk.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01284 761393
Secondary phase
Arranging a visit to King Edward VI CEVC School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sjt@king-ed.suffolk.sch.uk.
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