Art Teacher

We are seeking to appoint an ambitious, creative and inspiring teacher with energy, enthusiasm and a love of Art and Creative Design. You may have a particular expertise or specialism in one area, but we want someone who has the passion to be involved in our broader vision of creative design futures. 

The successful candidate will:  

• A strong subject knowledge and passion for all aspects of the visual, virtual and tactile arts – painting, sculpture, photography, graphics, design etc.
• Personal enthusiasm and the ability to embrace and contribute towards our vision for creative design in its widest form, encouraging experimentation, creativity and exploration
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to celebrate and promote high quality teaching and learning
• The ability to support, challenge and inspire our students, encouraging them to achieve the best they can through the promotion of outstanding teaching and learning
• The ability to be a team player who will go the extra mile to support students and who will enjoy the opportunities of this role

Should you wish to arrange a visit to view the school, please do not hesitate to contact the school office on office@shaftesburyschool.co.uk

Safeguarding responsibilities associated with this role may include engagement in regulatory activity, such as administering first aid or supporting an upset child. It will have contact with young people on a day-to-day basis. SAST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the person specification and the post is subject to safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and Children’s Barred List check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Sherborne Area Schools’ Trust (SAST) recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a workforce which reflects diversity from the communities it serves. SAST values the contributions from all staff from a wide range of different backgrounds and actively seeks to promote an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment and at the same time supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance. Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010 SAST welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process which is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

This role is UK- based and your right to work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.