Teacher of Art & Photography
Fixed term - 1 Year
0.6FTE (the possibility of 0.8 for the right candidate)
Pay Scale: M1-UPS3
Start date: 1st September 2026
Interview date: Wed 30th March 2026
We require an enthusiastic and passionate Teacher of Art & Photography to join the dynamic Visual Arts Faculty. Visual Arts is one of the strongest faculties at Ashton Park School and is highly regarded within the South Bristol community, regularly taking part in the South Bristol Arts Trail.
You must demonstrate a passion for these visual subjects through the delivery of high quality and creative lessons. A strong commitment to achievement for all is a must.
The successful candidate must be able to teach art and photography across the ability ranges up to KS5.
What Ashton Park School can offer:
• 14% PPA
• A highly collaborative visual arts department
• Committed and supportive staff body with a real sense of community
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Ashton Park Fitness Centre offers
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free eye tests
• Access to staff sports and competitions
• Teachers' Pension Scheme
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Internal job market and great opportunities for progression
• Family friendly policies
• Free parking
• Staff social events
About Ashton Park Secondary School
'The new school leadership team has been mindful of staff workload and well-being when introducing rapid change’’ Ofsted Lead Inspector
This is an exciting time for Ashton Park School & sixth form as we embed our vision for our school to be ‘Valued in our community for our passion for learning and a commitment to excellence within a caring atmosphere built on mutual respect, and celebration of success’. In a recent Ofsted inspection, we were graded ‘Good’ in all areas.
We are looking for applicants who are passionate about students’ learning and who have an unequivocal commitment to excellence in all they do. The successful applicant will have the enthusiasm, knowledge and skills to deliver high quality student support. The successful candidate will be committed to the personal development of our students.
Being part of the professional learning community at Gatehouse Green Learning Trust will provide the post holder with outstanding opportunities to progress and contribute to the continuing development of both school and trust.
Ashton Park is an inclusive and oversubscribed school, with over 1200 students, set in the beautiful grounds of the Ashton Court Estate in Bristol. We have many strengths including a committed team of staff who are enthusiastic and passionate about their work and supporting the young people in our care. There is a hugely impressive range of opportunities on offer for our student body. We are a very happy school community.
Diversity and inclusion are promoted and valued. Expressions of interest are welcomed from people of all backgrounds.
Please be aware that we will review applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close this posting once suitable candidates have been found. We encourage you to submit your expression of interest as soon as possible in order to be considered.
Excalibur Academies Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The Trust is proud to serve a diverse student and parent community. The aims of the Trust’s recruitment policy are to ensure that the best possible staff are recruited on the basis of their merits, abilities and suitability for the position; to ensure that all job applicants are considered equally and consistently; to ensure that no job applicant is treated unfairly on any grounds including race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or religious belief, sex or sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, disability or age; and to ensure that the School meets its commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people by carrying out all necessary pre-employment checks.