teacher of Art

Oxford Spires; Oxford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Oxford Spires Academy in Oxford is seeking a dynamic Teacher of Art to teach from Key Stage 3 through to A Level. The successful applicant will be a strong practitioner with a passion for inspiring students within a diverse faculty. This is a permanent, part-time post at a well-established academy with a supportive environment.

The role requires a commitment to safeguarding, inclusive practice, and readiness for pre-employment checks as part of the school's safeguarding policy.

Qualifications

• Creative and energetic artist educator.
• Ability to teach from KS3 to A Level.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive classroom where all students make progress.

Job description

Teacher of Art at Oxford Spires Academy

New

Job Reference #
EDV/2026/OSA/23706

Location
Glanville Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 2AU

Contract Type
Permanent

Contract Term
Part-Time

Salary
TMS/UPS

Closing Date
Midday, Wed 7th Oct, 2026

Start Date
January 2027

Positions Available
1

About this Role

We are looking for a dynamic teacher of Art who is confident in teaching from Key Stage 3 through to A Level, is a strong practitioner and has a passion for inspiring students. This is the perfect opportunity to work within a diverse faculty and to help to support and further develop our exceptional provision within the academy.

We are a highly sought after and well-established comprehensive in East Oxford with over 1300 students including 6th Form. Oxford Spires Academy is a highly inclusive school and pupils describe it as a 'beautiful community' (Ofsted 2023)

What we are looking for:

• A creative and energetic teacher of Art
• A passionate and dynamic teacher who will inspire innovation and creativity within our students
• Applicants who have a commitment to creating an inclusive classroom where all students make excellent progress and experience success

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and require all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification and will be subject to the relevant pre-employment checks which will, where applicable, include a health check, an enhanced DBS check, the Children's Barred List check and satisfactory references.

It is an offence for an individual who has been disqualified from working with children to knowingly apply for, offer to do, accept, or do any work in a 'regulated activity'. The position advertised is a 'regulated activity'. Anthem will undertake a basic online check for all shortlisted candidates.