Teacher of Art and Design

Greater Peterborough UTC; Peterborough; Remote; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities

IT for teaching development

Initial Teacher Training support

Employee wellbeing resources

Cycle to work scheme

Pension scheme

Healthcare benefits

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Greater Peterborough UTC is seeking a part-time Teacher of Art and Design to inspire pupils from KS3 to KS5. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality art lessons, integrate STEM-linked learning, and engage in pastoral duties.

We welcome applicants with QTS and a degree in the subject, plus a passion for innovative teaching. The role includes a TLR for leadership responsibilities, dependent on experience, at our Peterborough campus.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status and degree in specialist subject.
• Experience teaching KS3 to KS5 with evidence of high outcomes.
• Ability to use IT to support effective teaching and learning.
• Commitment to continuing professional development and pastoral support.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Art and Design lessons across KS3–KS5 with high standards.
• Utilise IT to enhance teaching and learning.
• Provide pastoral support and effective form tutoring.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree in specialist subject

KS3 to KS5 experience

High outcomes evidence

IT in teaching

Professional development

Pastoral/form tutor

Values aligned with Meridian Trust

Structured, well-planned lessons

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree in specialist subject

Tools

IT for teaching

Job description

Teacher of Art and Design

Salary: MPS/UPS (plus TLR depending on experience)

Hours: Part time, 2 days a week during core school hours plus directed time

We have an excellent opportunity for an inspirational and dynamic Teacher of Art and Design to join our friendly and forward-thinking team at Greater Peterborough UCT. We will also consider candidates who may come from a technologies background with a passion for art. We are proud to be Peterborough’s first STEM- school, giving young people the chance to follow a unique academic and technical curriculum into higher education or the world of work. Our Art and Design curriculum is linked with STEM subjects. Our £25 million campus was opened in September 2016 and has rapidly established itself as one of the highest performing schools in the area. Our campus includes industry-standard workshops and IT design studios, as well as specialist science labs and state of the art digital engineering equipment.

We are the area’s leading educational establishment for the engineers, architects, scientists and designers of the future, specialising in educating the tech-savvy workforce required for the evolving modern world, in fact over 80% of our leavers continue to study or work in STEM.

As Teacher of Art and Design, you will be passionate to drive outcomes and ensure we offer the best opportunities for pupils from Key Stage 3 through to A' Level.

This is an ideal position for an experienced teacher who wishes to develop their practice in a supportive and innovative environment.

The ideal candidate

• Qualified Teacher Status and degree in specialist subject
• Experience of teaching at KS3 to KS5
• Evidence of securing high outcomes from students
• Ability to use IT to support effective teaching and learning
• Commitment to continuing professional development
• Effective form tutoring and committed to the importance of pastoral support
• Understand and be a proud advocate of the five values of all Meridian Trust schools
• Believe that students make the best progress when teaching is well planned and well delivered

About Meridian Trust

Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.

Benefits

Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to -

• Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in
• Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
• Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
• Cycle to work scheme
• Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme
• Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
• Free on-site parking
• Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays

To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/.

For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.

Closing date for applications: 8 November 2026

Interviews will be held on: To be confirmed

Meridian Trust reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced. Applications will be reviewed as received so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.