Teacher of Art

Shorefields; Colchester; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school in Colchester seeks a qualified Teacher of Art to join a supportive team. The role involves planning and delivering lessons, assessing student progress, and contributing to extra-curricular activities. The position is suitable for both experienced and newly qualified teachers. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including CPD training and employee assistance programs.

Benefits

Health Cash Plan

Free membership to Perkbox

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted gym membership

Discounted cinema tickets

Eligible for Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Qualified, enthusiastic and organized Teacher of Art.
• Experience supporting staff and students in maintaining high standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and review lessons appropriate to students' age and ability.
• Assess, record and report on student development and progress.
• Manage classroom and teaching equipment to create a positive learning environment.

Skills

Teaching

Organizational Skills

Communication

Education

Degree in Art

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC5462-344S Position Type: Teacher Pay Range: Teachers Main/Upper Pay Scale

Position Start Date: 01/09/2025 Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 18/05/2025 Midnight Date of Interviews: Thursday, 22nd May 2025

Actual Salary from: £31,650 - £49,084 (M1 - U3)

Start Date: 1st September 2025

The Role

We are seeking to appoint a qualified, enthusiastic and organised Teacher of Art to join a dynamic, supportive and successful team and to further develop the delivery of Art & Design at The Stanway School.

The position will suit an experienced or newly qualified teacher.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive an overwhelming response.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out the functions of a teacher in accordance with the Teacher Standards and the stated aims and objectives of The Stanway School and the Department.
• Participating in the current provision of extra-curricular clubs / trips.
• In accordance with scheme of work, plan, deliver and review lessons which are appropriate to the age and ability of the students so as to facilitate progression in students' learning
• Assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of the students assigned to him or her
• Manage the classroom and teaching equipment so as to create a positive learning environment which makes effective use of available resources.

(The full details can be found in the attached Job Outline and Person Specification).

We're looking for you if you have:

• A degree in the specialist subject
• The ability to teach great and inspiring lessons
• Experience of supporting staff and students in maintaining high standards

Why work for The Sigma Trust, The Stanway School?

We can offer you:

• Robust school CPD training programme that enables you to flourish
• Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships

Employee benefits include:

• A Health Cash Plan
• Free membership to Perkbox, offering discounts and savings
• Employee Assistance Programme providing free and confidential advice
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounted gym membership at selected local gyms
• Discounted cinema tickets
• Eligible for Blue Light Card

Please note that an integration period applies to all new staff joining the Trust, to support introduction into the organisation.

Additional Information:

For additional information about the Trust and this school, please visit our website www.sigmatrust.org.uk

To Apply

To apply for this post, please follow the URL link provided below:

https://careers.sigmatrust.org.uk/Apply/U2l241fenbWEgQXBwbGljYXRpb24gRm9ybSBOb3ZlbWJlciAyMDIzfDQxfDcwNzE2OHwxfHxGYWxzZXwyMTIyfDM5ODAwNTF8MA%3d%3d?i=TOD2bxhdnCo%3d

Please note that only fully completed application forms will be accepted and any CV's and accompanying covering letters will be disregarded. A Notes for Applicants document is attached for further information.

Shortlisting will take place on Monday 19th May 2025

Interviewing will take place on Thursday 22nd May 2025

The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.

The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision 'To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts', where we believe we are strong and more successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.

Information about the School

About The Stanway SchoolThe Stanway School is a heavily over-subscribed 11-16 comprehensive school with over 1,300 students currently on roll, the vast majority of whom live in Stanway and the surrounding villages to the west of Colchester. The school is a specialist school in Humanities and Maths & Computing. We have undertaken a huge rebuilding programme and the Creative Arts block, the latest phase of our expansion project, opened in September 2018. By 2021, all year groups will be full with 280 students following this expansion of the school buildings. This is an exciting time to join an already successful school that is looking to continually improve practice: staff are enthusiastic and many take part in voluntary research groups into key areas of school life; students are well-behaved and achieve results above expectation; the culture of the school is calm and purposeful.In March 2012 The Stanway School converted to an academy and in September 2016 joined the newly formed Sigma Trust, a partnership of schools located in North East Essex covering both Colchester and Tendring.

Jonathan BlandHeadteacherThe Stanway School

SafeguardingThe Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Sigma Trust HR Team
The Stanway School
Winstree Road
Stanway, Colchester
Essex, CO3 0QA Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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