Teacher of Art
Closing in 18 days (24 April 2025 12:00 pm)
Job details
Salary: TMS - UPS
Employer: The Castle School
Location: Taunton, Somerset,
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Part time
Closing date: 24 April 2025 12:00 pm
About the job
Key information
Part-time (0.6 FTE)
From September 2025
Our school is part of the Blackdown Education Partnership, we believe that our schools should sit at the heart of our communities; that there are no limits to what our children and young people can achieve; and that they should be great places to work and learn.
We are incredibly proud of our Trust and the schools within it. Strong partnerships, collaboration and generosity are the bonds which underpin our collective mission to provide great education for all children no matter what their starting point or their background.
What will I be doing?
We are looking for a passionate, ambitious and inspirational part-time Teacher of Art (0.6 FTE) to join our outstanding Art faculty at The Castle School from September 2025.
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
You should be a committed and high-quality teacher wishing to join an extremely effective and supportive department. ECTs and experienced teachers are equally welcome to apply.
What is in it for me?
The Arts are valued here for the huge contribution they make to the life of the school and to the learning and wellbeing of our students. The Art department currently has 3 full-time and 1 part time teachers, and there is a part time technician. Art is popular at both key stages, with students progressing to study Fine Art, Photography and Textiles GCSE courses. We have 3 purpose-built art rooms and regular use of a computer suite and a photography studio.
We offer an exciting and rewarding place to work, with access to the highest quality professional development, which ensures you are at the forefront of teaching and learning innovation. Our students are keen to learn and succeed; they appreciate their teachers’ support and dedication.
At The Castle School we have very high expectations of ourselves and of our students. We invest heavily in our staff and have a superb reputation for outstanding support and development for teachers, particularly for ECTs.
Supporting documents and information
All applications should be made by completing the application form available, including evidence of how you meet the person specification for the role and should be submitted by midnight on the closing date.
Further details are available within the job description and person specification.
Closing date: Thursday 24 April 2024 at Midday
Interviews: Friday 2 May 2025