Teacher of Art and/or Photography

An exciting opportunity to join the team at Oasis Academy Sholing

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Teacher of Art and/or Photography to join our Art Department.

The subject is taught by enthusiastic, motivated, and well qualified art teachers, making the department well-liked and successful. There is a full-time experienced art technician.

This is an excellent opportunity for an NQT or experienced teacher looking to make a difference to the lives of young people. You will join a friendly and supportive team which strives to ensure that all students enjoy their learning and surpass expectations of achievement. If you wish to grow professionally, join us, and become part of the team developing an outstanding academy. 

The successful candidate will teach KS3 and KS4 art and/or photography. We have three art courses available to students at KS4 - fine art, photography and textiles - therefore there are lots of opportunities to teach a variety of areas. The Art Department consists of three teachers and a technician. A willingness to support the Academy ethos and support of extra-curricular activities within the Academy is essential. You must be able to use a range of teaching strategies to inspire and motivate our students and demonstrate a commitment to sharing best practice with colleagues in the department. A passion for creative arts and a commitment to developing it across the curriculum is paramount.

Our academy

Oasis Academy Sholing is a rapidly improving, forward thinking Academy which maintains high expectations of staff and students.

Sholing is part of the highly successful Oasis Community Learning multi-academy trust. The successful candidate will share the ambition of community transformation, delivered by exceptional education at the heart of the community.

We are searching for somebody who has high expectations, a commitment to raising standards and up to date knowledge of teaching and learning.  

Our offer to you

When you join the Sholing family, there are several offers you will receive that make us stand out as an employer of choice. These include but are not limited to:

• Opportunities for training and development internally and externally – including certifications, with access to NPQML, NPQSL, and NPQH programmes through Oasis
• Reduced workload through the Oasis curriculum resource bank
• Defined benefit teachers’ pension
• Cycle-to-work initiative
• Healthcare cash plan scheme
• Free eye tests
• Flexible working
• Free use of our dedicated gym area
• Access to a free counselling service
• Integrated IT provision to support teaching, including your own laptop and iPad
• A friendly environment with colleagues who care

Application process

Like what you see? For further information and an application pack, please visit www.oasisacademysholing.org or email us at recruitment@oasissholing.org or phone 02380 448861.

Closing date: 26th June 2023

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016); therefore, the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

Oasis Academy Sholing is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.