Art Teacher (Secondary) - Elevate Creative Learning

The Thetford Academy; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

Cycle-to-work scheme

Free parking

CPD and induction

TPS pension contributions

Structured induction programme

Job summary

Thetford Academy is seeking an outstanding Art Teacher on a maternity cover basis. The role is based at Thetford Academy, Croxton Road, IP24 1LH, and is full-time (32.5 hours per week) with a salary on the Main to Upper Pay Scales.

Start date is January 2027. We seek an exceptional practitioner to collaborate with the Art team and the Inspiration Trust to deliver a knowledge-rich curriculum, monitor pupil progress, and raise standards.

Qualifications

• An appropriate degree and other qualifications required for the award of QTS.
• Qualified Teacher Status (trainees should be on track to achieve QTS before taking up the post).
• Knowledge of Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, SEND and Child Protection.
• Ability to communicate effectively and build positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and the wider community.
• Knowledge of the subject to undergraduate degree level and different teaching approaches.
• Experience of teaching the subject in a secondary school across the 11-16 age range.
• Experience as a form tutor and supporting the wider personal development of pupils.

Responsibilities

• Maintain professional conduct and actively engage in performance management and professional development activities.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues, external agencies, and the Senior Leadership Team.
• Participate in meetings, quality assurance processes, and school events outside normal hours.
• Promote and uphold the Trust and Academy’s ethos, policies, procedures, and Health & Safety standards.
• Ensure pupil safeguarding, welfare, attendance, punctuality, and behaviour are monitored and supported.
• Serve as a form tutor, delivering pastoral programmes and supervising pupils as required.
• Teach the curriculum, prepare pupils for examinations, and provide additional support such as interventions and revision lessons.
• Plan collaboratively, set homework, adapt teaching for SEND/EAL students, and maintain high standards of pupil work.
• Assess pupil progress, evaluate teaching approaches, and provide reports and references to support pupil development.
• Actively contribute to school life, including enrichment activities and departmental discussions on teaching methods.

Skills

Strong communication

Empathy

Patience

Creativity in teaching

Adaptability

Commitment to pupil success

Education

Degree in Art or equivalent

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Thetford Academy is seeking an outstanding Art Teacher on a maternity cover basis. The role is based at Thetford Academy, Croxton Road, IP24 1LH, and is full-time (32.5 hours per week) with a salary on the Main to Upper Pay Scales.

Start date is January 2027. We seek an exceptional practitioner to collaborate with the Art team and the Inspiration Trust to deliver a knowledge-rich curriculum, monitor pupil progress, and raise standards.