Job Title
Teacher of Art
Location
Outwood Academy Hindley
Start Date
September 2026 or January 2027
Salary
M1 to UPS3
Working Pattern
32.5 Hours Per Week
Overview
Are you a dedicated and highly effective educator committed to raising the achievement of all students within your subject area? Join us as a Teacher, where you will be instrumental in delivering high‑quality learning, utilising a range of teaching and learning strategies to ensure student success. This position requires a professional who is aware of strategies for improving learning, understands curriculum developments, and is creative in finding solutions to enhance student performance.
Responsibilities
Implement and use a wide range of teaching and learning strategies within the classroom, applying techniques such as Assessment for Learning (AfL) to continually improve student performance. Effectively use student level data to identify areas for development and raise standards. Maintain high expectations for all students; communicate effectively with students and parents. Work collaboratively with the team, sharing good practice, and demonstrate creativity in problem‑solving and willingness to adopt new approaches.
Qualifications
Essential qualifications include a degree in an appropriate discipline related to the subject and a teaching qualification with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Required experience: recent and relevant teaching experience (employment or training) and experience of assessment at Key Stage 3 and 4. Confidence in using standard computer packages (word processing, email, spreadsheets) and understanding how these tools enhance learning. High levels of professionalism, including ability to relate well to students and recognise potential safeguarding issues.
Benefits
- Competitive salary, automatic pay progression and enrolment in the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
- Access to extensive CPD, progression to Masters level and development via the Outwood Institute of Education and National Institute of Teaching.
- Committed to a manageable workload via our Workload Charter and guarantee a minimum of two hours of CPD each week.
- Enhanced occupational leave, flexible family policies and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
Safeguarding and Equality
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 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.
Application Process
We reserve the right to close advertisements early, on the advertised closing date or sooner if required. If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Matthew Haughton at m.haughton@hindley.outwood.com.
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