Job Description
Teacher of Art or Art & Design considered
Normanton, West Yorkshire
Salary: M1 – U3 (£31,650 - £49,084)
Job type: Full time - Temporary for 1 year in the first instance
Start date: 01/09/2025
Apply by: 13th June 2025
Interview date: 17 th June 2025
Job Overview
The role:
We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Art Teacher (Teacher of Art & Design will also be considered) who is able to provide a good quality of classroom teaching that will inspire students to achieve their best.
If you are ready to be part of a team that values integrity, collaboration and continuous growth, we would love to hear from you.
We Are Looking For Someone Who
- Be confident teaching a broad base of Art
- A commitment to inspiring creativity and artistic excellence
- A team player with excellent communication skills
- Provide a high-quality teaching in the subject areas whereby students make excellent progress over time and are suitably challenged
- Plan effective lessons which fulfil the requirements of the curriculum ensuring students reach their academic and creative potential
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage classroom dynamics effectively
- Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment that promotes student participation well being and success
The Design & Technology Department
Our design and technology department are a friendly, supportive and high performing team of teachers. You will be joining a dedicated team of expert teachers, passionate about delivering outstanding lessons.
The department is extremely well resourced with subject specific equipment, covering Design and Technology, Food Technology, Art and Textiles. The department is further supported by highly skilled and experienced technology technicians within food technology, design and workshop practical’s.
What’s In It For You
- Professional development and career progression
- Generous pension scheme
- An Employee Assistance Programme
- Free eye tests
- Cycle to work scheme
- Green car scheme
- Being part of a great team and expanding organisation
Our single goal is ‘Students First’ and you will be joining a strong team of professionals working to this sole aim.
We pride ourselves on strong leadership, excellent outcomes and high expectations of all. You will be well supported by an experienced team of teachers and Directors as you work to raise attainment levels and offer an engaging curriculum experience.
Applications will be reviewed upon receipt. We reserve the right to close the position once a suitable applicant is appointed.
About Us
Outwood Academy Freeston became part of the Outwood Grange Academies Trust on 1st May 2018. The Academy is in the heart of Normanton, which is a small town and part of the City of Wakefield.
It is a mixed school for both girls and boys ages 11-16. We are an increasingly popular choice of secondary school for families in the local area.
Outwood Academy Freeston is renowned for the caring ethos that pervades the work of the staff and its students. Visitors always comment on our warm, welcoming and friendly atmosphere. This academy is totally committed to safeguarding the welfare of its students and expects the same for its staff and volunteers. Our academy has a strong connection to its history with the Freeston Foundation who continue to support the academy, its students and the community.
Outwood Academy Freeston, places students at the centre of everything it does, with a focus on creating a culture of success, a positive climate for learning and increased attainment.
The aim of all at Outwood Academy Freeston is to provide our students with the knowledge, skills and understanding that they will need in order for them to realise their ambitions, pursue their chosen pathways and to make valuable contributions to society.
The Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check.
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About Us
What will we do for you?
- A competitive salary with pay progression
- A fantastic pension and additional benefits
- Flexible family friendly policies from day one
- Wellbeing strategy and Employee Assistance Programme
- Our Workload Charter with guaranteed CPD every week and much more (for teaching roles)
Further information on employee benefits can be found here.
To find out more about working for Outwood and to read a message from our CEO please click here.
We reserve the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close at 12 noon, either on the advertised closing date, or the day the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early.
Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.
