Teacher of Art

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational teacher of Resistant Materials with Engineering who makes student learning and progress central to their teaching.

To be successful, you will value continually improving your practice and contribute to the development of other teachers by sharing ideas on best practice. The ability to teach up to KS5 would be beneficial but not essential.

This is a part-time role for 13 hours per week (working Wednesdays and Thursdays).

The Faculty

The Art & Technology team is made up of four full-time and four part-time teachers who teach KS3 across all areas. At KS4 and KS5, the team deliver their specialist subject areas. We have three technicians who help with the day-to-day organising, ordering and preparation of materials and resources. The Art & Technology faculty is accommodated in four specialist Art rooms, four Resistant Materials workshops, one ICT room, one general classroom and a Food area. We work together as a team to give our students the powerful technological and artistic knowledge they need for successful lives. We aim to encourage a love of our diverse specialist areas in our students; we want them to have a positive and successful experience encouraging life skills. We endeavour to use evidence-based pedagogy to achieve the best learning for all our students.

At KS4, we offer a range of qualifications, including AQA GCSE Food Preparation & Nutrition, WJEC L1/2 Engineering, the L1/2 Tech Award in Construction & the Built Environment and OCR GCSE Art & Design. At KS5, we offer the BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate in Engineering and OCR A Level Art & Design.

Vision & Aims – The de Ferrers Trust

The de Ferrers Trust is a Multi Academy Trust comprising three Secondary Academies and four Primary Academies, currently based in Staffordshire and Derbyshire.

Our vision is to ensure the children and young people in our care have the opportunity to fulfil their potential through achieving highly, regardless of their ability or background. We aim to achieve this vision through:

Delivering a high-quality education Recruiting, developing and retaining high-calibre members of staffEstablishing and developing robust governanceEnsuring financial probity and viabilityDeveloping a highly efficient Trust infrastructure and central servicesEstablishing effective systems to support the sustainable growth of the TrustCPD

The Trust believes that professional development is key to being successful and offers excellent opportunities for colleagues to grow and achieve. We provide tailored CPD, mentoring, strong support and a range of developmental opportunities across the Trust.

In Return

We strive to be an Employer of Choice and are committed to the wellbeing and development of our colleagues. You will join a supportive, warm and friendly community and enjoy an excellent benefits package, which includes:

Cycle-to-work schemeEmployee assistance programmeDiscounted gym membershipBHSF healthcare schemeEyecare voucher schemeAccess to a fully fitted fitness suite, located on-site at The de Ferrers AcademyVisits

Prospective applicants are welcome to visit, and this can be arranged by telephoning

To Apply

If you would like to discuss the role or have any other queries, please contact the HR Team on

Click the 'Quick Apply' button to complete your application.

This is an open advert and will close once a suitable candidate has been found. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early should we receive a high volume of applications.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and this position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.

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