Teacher of Art

Sir Thomas Wharton Academy; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting school is looking for a passionate Art teacher to join their dedicated team. This role offers the opportunity to inspire students through innovative teaching methods while contributing to a vibrant educational community. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to improving educational standards and will thrive in a supportive environment that values professional growth. With modern learning spaces and excellent career development opportunities, this position is perfect for an individual eager to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young learners. Join a forward-thinking academy and help shape the future of education!

Benefits

Modern Learning Spaces

Career Development Opportunities

Comprehensive Professional Learning

Supportive Induction Programme

Qualifications

• Proven track record in delivering impactful lessons in Art.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and improvement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Art lessons that motivate students.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance departmental strategies.

Skills

Art Education

Classroom Management

Engagement Strategies

Team Collaboration

IRIS Connect Usage

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Art Education

Teaching Qualification

Tools

IRIS Connect

Job description

Sir Thomas Wharton Academy is an exciting school. Our vision of delivering exceptional learning experiences that enable young people to thrive in a competitive world and lead successful and fulfilling lives permeates everything we do. Alongside the highest standards, a golden thread of care, encouragement and enrichment opportunity runs through the school. Our young people are invested, they are unique, resilient and they take responsibility for their own actions. These simple values enable them to fulfil every aspect of their potential. We invite you to visit the school so that you can see for yourself how amazing our school community is and gain a clear picture of our journey and the bright future of Sir Thomas Wharton Academy.

We are seeking to appoint a teacher who is a specialist in Art and will support the department to achieve excellent outcomes for our students. We are looking for the candidate who will possess the key knowledge, attributes and skills to deliver engaging lessons that motivate and enthuse the students at Sir Thomas Wharton Academy to invest in their learning.

Sir Thomas Wharton Academy already has a strong team of professionals delivering high quality learning in and out of the classroom who work together to achieve our Academy vision ‘to deliver exceptional learning experiences that enable all young people to thrive in a competitive world and lead successful and fulfilling lives’. If you feel you would like to be a part of our team and could make a valuable contribution to driving standards and performance to the next level, we would like to hear from you.

A visit to the Academy, so you can meet the Principal and key middle and senior leaders is welcomed, to enable you to discuss the post in more detail.

The ideal candidate will:

·be a driven, proactive, and positive individual with an unwavering commitment to continuously improving their own standards of teaching and learning.

·fully 'buy in' to using IRIS Connect and embrace regular drop-in feedback as a mechanism to improving their day-to-day performance as a teacher.

·have the ability and desire to deliver exceptional teaching and learning.

·be a dynamic practitioner with a relentless desire to improve educational standards and deliver exceptional outcomes for all cohorts of pupils.

·have excellent subject knowledge and be able to teach arteffectively across the age and ability ranges.

·have a track record of delivering clear impact with their own classes, or host classes.

·be a team player and work closely with other leaders and professionals to develop and implement effective strategies and processes of departmental improvement.

·have a true growth mindset, exceptional work ethic and a sense of humour.

·be committed to the Sir Thomas Wharton Academy vision.

·have the knowledge and experience of the context in which Sir Thomas Wharton Academyoperates.

In return we offer:

·modern, purpose-built learning spaces, which inspire exceptional teaching and learning.

·excellent career development opportunities and access to a comprehensive and continuous programme of personalised ‘Professional Learning and Development’ (PLD).

·an excellent induction programme with dynamic, driven, and supportive staff.

·an opportunity to shape strategy within an already successful department.

This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

For further information please contact: Mrs Nichola Winder, PA to the Principal at [e-mail].

The ‘Application Form’, 'Role Description' and 'Person Specification' can be accessed from this link:Maltby Learning Trust - careers.

Closing Date: Monday 12 May 2025 at 9:00 am