The Role
We are looking for an inspirational Teacher of Art and Design Technology to join a creative and forward-thinking school community. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator who enjoys delivering engaging, high-quality lessons and helping young people develop confidence, creativity and practical skills.
You will play a key role in delivering a broad and ambitious curriculum across Key Stages 3 and 4, while contributing to a culture of high expectations, inclusivity and care. The successful candidate will be committed to ensuring all pupils, whatever their background or starting point, are supported to thrive.
About You
You will be someone who:
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Holds Qualified Teacher Status or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification
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Can deliver creative, engaging lessons in Art and Design Technology at KS3 and KS4
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Consistently teaches high-quality lessons and adapts teaching to meet a range of learning needs
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Has experience supporting pupils from a variety of identified groups, including SEND, pupil premium, looked after children and high-attaining students
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Communicates clearly and confidently, building positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and families
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Values enrichment opportunities and recognises the importance of learning beyond the classroom
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Is reflective and motivated to develop their own practice while supporting the development of others
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Demonstrates strong alignment with the Teachers’ Standards
Applicants are encouraged to review the full job description and person specification before applying.
About the School
This is a well-established, values-led all-through school educating pupils from early years through to secondary age. The school places strong emphasis on kindness, high expectations and inclusive excellence, creating an environment where pupils feel safe, challenged and supported.
Staff benefit from working within a collaborative, trust-based culture, with access to shared resources, subject networks and high-quality professional development. The school is well organised into clear phases, supporting strong relationships, curriculum continuity and meaningful career development for staff.
Recent inspection outcomes highlighted strong leadership, a positive culture for personal development and pupils who are supported to achieve academically while growing into confident, responsible young people.
What We Offer
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A comprehensive induction programme and ongoing professional development
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Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across a wider trust or network
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Shared curriculum resources designed to reduce workload
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Clear progression and career development opportunities
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A supportive approach to workload and wellbeing
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On-site parking and good transport links
Flexible working, part-time and job-share arrangements may be considered.
Safeguarding and Equality
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and pre-employment screening. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Reasonable adjustments will be provided throughout the recruitment process where required.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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