Teacher of Art

Oxford Spires Academy; Packmoor; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford Spires Academy invites applications for a dynamic Art teacher to lead Art education from Key Stage 3 through to A Level. You will join a diverse faculty and contribute to our exceptional provision within the academy.

We seek a creative, energetic practitioner who inspires innovation and supports every student to achieve excellent progress within an inclusive environment. Pre-employment checks will apply, including DBS and reference checks.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to teach Art across KS3–A Level.
• Ability to inspire creativity and innovation in students.
• Commitment to inclusive teaching and ensuring progress for all students.

Responsibilities

• Teach Art from Key Stage 3 to A Level.
• Foster creativity and innovation in students.
• Contribute to an inclusive classroom where all pupils make progress.

Skills

Art pedagogy

KS3 to A Level

Creative teaching

Inclusive practice

Job description

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.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.