Teacher of Art

• Breckland School
• Address: Brandon, Suffolk IP27 0PE
• Salary: MPR/UPR (£32,916 - £51,048 per annum)
• Hours: Full time
• Contract: Maternity / Paternity Cover. Required from January 2026
• Reference: 8128

Breckland School is seeking to appoint an outstanding Teacher of Art to join our team of passionate and driven subject specialists. We are looking for a colleague who is confident enough to try new methods and reflect on how they can improve, who wants to share their experiences with, and learn from their colleagues, and who will put our students and their best interests at the heart of their teaching.

At Key Stage 4 we enter students for the Edexcel GCSE in both Art and Textiles over a two-year KS4. At Key Stage 3, a three-year course, we offer an exciting curriculum which celebrates a wide range of artists, techniques, materials and styles. Our students enjoy Art lessons, and we are looking to recruit a Maternity Cover Art specialist teacher to bring joy to these lessons.

If you want to work in a supportive, progressive department, where you have the opportunity to teach your passion, where students are well behaved, and where your contributions are sought and valued, we wish to hear from you.

You can view a full list of requirements and further information about the school and trust in the candidate pack on our website. If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, even if you don't meet all the requirements, please apply as we may be able to support you in any areas for development or we may have alternative roles that are a good fit for you. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

At Unity Schools Partnership our objective is to smash through barriers to make remarkable change happen. We pride ourselves on being an educational organisation that puts children first, going the extra mile for the vulnerable and disadvantaged, and every one of us has an impact on unlocking our students' potential. We are committed to providing a working environment where our employees can grow and thrive. We value collaboration, wellbeing, diversity, equality and work-life balance.

To find out more

Please read the Job Description (pdf)

We would encourage applicants to arrange a visit to our school, please email Annie Culley-Tea, Deputy Headteacher on or call the school reception on

How to apply

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Closing date: 9 am, 1 December 2025.

Interview date: week commencing 1 December 2025.

We care deeply about inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you'd prefer to work part-time or as a job-share, we'll facilitate this wherever we can – whether to help you meet other commitments or to help you strike a great work-life balance. We're keen to ensure we're designing an organisation that works for everyone, so we particularly encourage applications from different under-represented groups.

Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you check the job information as per the listing on our careers site.

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required. Unity Schools Partnership – welcoming diversity.