Inspiring Art Teacher (Part-Time, 11-16)

The Thetford Academy; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Thetford Academy is seeking an outstanding Art Teacher to join our team on a part-time basis (0.4 FTE, 13 hours over Thursday and Friday). The role carries main pay scale to upper pay scale and starts January 2027.

You will collaborate with the Art team and Inspirations Trust to deliver a knowledge-rich curriculum and raise standards across the 11-16 age range. You’ll monitor pupil progress, provide interventions, and contribute to enrichment activities while upholding safeguarding and school

Qualifications

• An appropriate degree and QTS required.
• Qualified Teacher Status (trainees should be on track to achieve QTS).
• 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 at least undergraduate degree level and different teaching approaches.
• Experience of teaching the subject in a secondary school across the 11-16 age range.
• Experience of the wider role of a teacher in the personal development of pupils, including the main responsibilities of a form tutor.

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.

Job description

Thetford Academy is seeking an outstanding Art Teacher to join our team on a part-time basis (0.4 FTE, 13 hours over Thursday and Friday). The role carries main pay scale to upper pay scale and starts January 2027.

You will collaborate with the Art team and Inspirations Trust to deliver a knowledge-rich curriculum and raise standards across the 11-16 age range. You’ll monitor pupil progress, provide interventions, and contribute to enrichment activities while upholding safeguarding and school