Teacher of Art

We are seeking to recruit a Teacher of Art in a new school which opened its doors in September 2021, and which serves the local community in Middleton and Heywood. This role would suit a proactive and resilient person with a passion for teaching the Art curriculum.

Edgar Wood Academy’s Creative Arts Department is a team made up of two highly committed subject specialists, one in Drama and one in Music, both of which are passionate about providing an outstanding Arts curriculum. We are reflective practitioners who collaboratively plan the curriculum with the relevant pedagogy in mind.

Art at Edgar Wood is a creative outlet. Students learn about a diverse range of artistic styles and artistic influences via a varied exploration of differing Artists. Students develop skills in a range of art medium and learn how each medium should be handled according to a project brief. Students learn to be creative and critical thinkers as they develop skills in opinion and appraisal. Students experience a range of different cultural contexts and learn to appreciate a wider understanding of how art surrounds us.

We are also determined as a faculty to be at the forefront of extra-curricular or enrichment activities, offering students trips and visits, as well as alternative learning and engagement opportunities here at School.

This is an exciting time to join Edgar Wood Academy as we are an expanding School with an intake of 300 students (180 in Year 7 & 120 in Year 8).

Edgar Wood Academy is part of the Altus Education Partnership and as such our staff benefit from a wide range of support and development within a collaborative community.

To work at Edgar Wood Academy, you must aspire to be an outstanding colleague, with a willingness to share and learn. We wish to appointment someone who will help us to make a positive difference to the lives of young people in the borough.

In return we promise a supportive and enjoyable working environment and the resources needed to carry out the role to the highest standards, including a bespoke professional development programme to support you with your future career aspirations.

Closing date: Noon on Wednesday 1st March 2023

Interview date: w/c 6th March 2023

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

In accordance with the recommendations set out in KCSIE, the Trust carries out online searches on shortlisted candidates.