Teacher of Art and Photography
| Posting date: | 23 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 05 October 2025 |
| Location: | Bristol, Somerset, BS20 0HU |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | e085a1aa-d928-4076-9bc4-63d756a51e34 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Opportunity
Teacher of Art and Photography
Full time/part time (minimum 0.6 FTE/19.5 hours per week over 3 days)
Permanent. To start January 2026
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated colleague with the ability to teach Art at KS3 to KS5 and Photography at KS4. This exciting role is suitable for either an experienced practitioner or newly qualified ECT Teacher. We welcome applications from those without prior A level experience with the knowledge and ability to learn quickly to develop skills in this area.
The Faculty of Design, Art and Technology is a successful and popular faculty with pupils of all abilities and makes a significant contribution to preparing pupils for future careers. As a faculty we also offer Product design, Engineering design, Food preparation & nutrition as well as Art and Design across the year groups to make sure all students have a fully rounded curriculum offer. The ability to teach for and /or Music desirable.
About You
The ideal candidate will have a strong appreciation for the arts and a creative flair, along with technical expertise in a variety of artistic materials and techniques, with a commitment to academic excellence. You will be able to plan and deliver high quality lessons and be committed to achieving excellent results for students, instilling in them a love for the subject and a desire to learn. QTS essential.
More information about the Trust, School and Role
• To find out more about this role, please read the job description and person specification.
• To find out more about Cathedral Schools Trust and St Katherine’s School please read the attached Recruitment packs or visit our website: https://www.cathedralschoolstrust.org/
• Informal enquiries can be made via email to simmonss@skdrive.org
• School visits can be arranged, please email shelleys@skdrive.org
What the school offers its staff
About Us
Cathedral Schools Trust (CST) is a family of schools committed to inspiring learning both in and beyond the classroom. With a strong focus on music and the creative arts, we support every student and staff member in reaching their full potential. If you’re looking for a Trust that values creativity, growth, and meaningful learning, CST couldbe the perfect place for you.
We invite you to join our team atSt Katherine’s School. St Katherine’s is an oversubscribed and successful school with a strong sense of community. The school was rated good by Ofsted in December 2021. We are a community school without a faith designation and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, beliefs, and religions. We respect and value diversity and inclusivity in our community.
Our mission:
We are St Katherine’s — a nurturing and inclusive community, united in the pursuit of excellence We are located in a beautiful rural setting on the edge of Bristol. Our thriving, diverse community is founded on our core values of respect, responsibility and resilience; we actively encourage everyone within our community to ‘live and breathe’ our values every day. The school aims to create an environment where all students feel confident, secure and valued to help them perform at their best.
We are committed to continuous professional learning. Coaching is embedded within our school to support and develop leadership potential and career progression for all staff. In addition, we actively promote opportunities for Trust wide working and collaboration across the trust is integral to our development.
We can offer you
• Continuing Professional and Leadership development
• Employee assistance programme, offering counselling, support and advice on a wide array of areas
• Discounted gym membership, Cycle-to-work scheme, Eyesight test vouchers
• Free onsite parking
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts at Cathedral Schools Trust are subject to pre-employment checks including, but not limited to, initial and periodic enhanced level checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
The Opportunity
Teacher of Art and Photography
Full time/part time (minimum 0.6 FTE/19.5 hours per week over 3 days)
Permanent. To start January 2026
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated colleague with the ability to teach Art at KS3 to KS5 and Photography at KS4. This exciting role is suitable for either an experienced practitioner or newly qualified ECT Teacher. We welcome applications from those without prior A level experience with the knowledge and ability to learn quickly to develop skills in this area.
The Faculty of Design, Art and Technology is a successful and popular faculty with pupils of all abilities and makes a significant contribution to preparing pupils for future careers. As a faculty we also offer Product design, Engineering design, Food preparation & nutrition as well as Art and Design across the year groups to make sure all students have a fully rounded curriculum offer. The ability to teach for and /or Music desirable.
About You
The ideal candidate will have a strong appreciation for the arts and a creative flair, along with technical expertise in a variety of artistic materials and techniques, with a commitment to academic excellence. You will be able to plan and deliver high quality lessons and be committed to achieving excellent results for students, instilling in them a love for the subject and a desire to learn. QTS essential.
More information about the Trust, School and Role
• To find out more about this role, please read the job description and person specification.
• To find out more about Cathedral Schools Trust and St Katherine’s School please read the attached Recruitment packs or visit our website: https://www.cathedralschoolstrust.org/
• Informal enquiries can be made via email to simmonss@skdrive.org
• School visits can be arranged, please email shelleys@skdrive.org
What the school offers its staff
About Us
Cathedral Schools Trust (CST) is a family of schools committed to inspiring learning both in and beyond the classroom. With a strong focus on music and the creative arts, we support every student and staff member in reaching their full potential. If you’re looking for a Trust that values creativity, growth, and meaningful learning, CST couldbe the perfect place for you.
We invite you to join our team atSt Katherine’s School. St Katherine’s is an oversubscribed and successful school with a strong sense of community. The school was rated good by Ofsted in December 2021. We are a community school without a faith designation and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, beliefs, and religions. We respect and value diversity and inclusivity in our community.
Our mission:
We are St Katherine’s — a nurturing and inclusive community, united in the pursuit of excellence We are located in a beautiful rural setting on the edge of Bristol. Our thriving, diverse community is founded on our core values of respect, responsibility and resilience; we actively encourage everyone within our community to ‘live and breathe’ our values every day. The school aims to create an environment where all students feel confident, secure and valued to help them perform at their best.
We are committed to continuous professional learning. Coaching is embedded within our school to support and develop leadership potential and career progression for all staff. In addition, we actively promote opportunities for Trust wide working and collaboration across the trust is integral to our development.
We can offer you
• Continuing Professional and Leadership development
• Employee assistance programme, offering counselling, support and advice on a wide array of areas
• Discounted gym membership, Cycle-to-work scheme, Eyesight test vouchers
• Free onsite parking
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts at Cathedral Schools Trust are subject to pre-employment checks including, but not limited to, initial and periodic enhanced level checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service.