Teacher of Art (to cover maternity leave)
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Salary: MPS/UPS
Flexible working applications will be considered
We require a motivated and enthusiastic Teacher of Art to join our Art, Design and Production department from 1st September 2026 to cover for maternity leave. This is an exciting opportunity to join a good school with experienced staff and an ambitious Senior Leadership Team. You will receive exceptional CPD and be an integral part of the department.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a good school with experienced staff and an ambitious Senior Leadership Team. You will receive exceptional CPD and be an integral part of a small but growing department. The successful candidate will be responsible for the planning, teaching and assessing of classes throughout Key Stages Three and Four and will work closely with the Head of Department.
The Dean Academy is proud to be part of The Athelstan Trust and benefits from collaboration and challenge. The Athelstan Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check along with standard pre-employment safeguarding checks. As the role includes working with children, it is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must, therefore, disclose all spent and unspent convictions. References will be sought for shortlisted candidates before interview. Please also be aware that you will be subject to an online check and that you may be questioned about the findings of such a check at your interview.
We are a flexible working employer, and we are willing to make any reasonable adjustments you require during your interview so please ask us.
Closing Date: Friday 12th June 2026, 12 Noon —Interviews to be held on 17th June 2026.
Applications will be considered as they are received; we reserve the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date.
Safeguarding Statement:
The Dean Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.