Teacher of Art
| Posting date: | 05 March 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 March 2026 |
| Location: | Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6RP |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 5b6d0df0-e1b7-4605-8045-d83adc6bfe5f |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Bring your creativity to a school where Art truly thrives. Our high‑performing team consistently achieve strong student outcomes and we are looking for someone who shares our passion for exceptional art education. We particularly welcome applicants who have specialised in painting and drawing.
You will teach across the full range of art subjects including: painting, drawing, textiles, ceramics and design, with opportunities to teach A level at our partner school, Harington. Our broad curriculum includes;GCSE Art, BTEC Art and Design Practice, GCSE Graphics & Photography, GCSE Design Technology, GCSE Food and Nutrition, Vocational Technical Award in Engineering, and Hospitality and Catering.
Our extracurricular offer is equally vibrant, with art and design being a key pillar of our Electives programme whereby all students can access an even broader range of art and design from model making, to pottery, through to building an e-racing car. We also have a thriving range of trips that range from a local print works, to a week in London exploring the arts scene and to more exotic trips such as a photography tour of Iceland.
You will have access to outstanding facilities: a dedicated photography/graphics studio, a 3D ceramics room, and multiple purpose‑built art spaces. Recent expansion has added even more specialist areas.
Whether you are an ECT looking for excellent mentoring or an experienced teacher seeking progression, you will join a supportive, ambitious and friendly team.
What the school offers its staff
Why join us?
• Supportive leadership and positive work–life balance
• Outstanding facilities and motivated students
• Extensive professional development, including a funded Master’s scheme
• Opportunities to teach A Level Art and Design at Harington School
• Staff benefits: flexible working, staff laptop, gym access, free parking, Cycleshare scheme salary sacrifice, priority admission for children of staff to the College, holidays outside of the usual term-time pattern, including a two-week autumn break and an early summer.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students in our care and expects all staff to share this commitment. We provide safeguarding training to all staff on an annual basis, and all staff are responsible for ensuring safeguarding, health and safety policies are implemented in line with Federation policy and current legislation.
Bring your creativity to a school where Art truly thrives. Our high‑performing team consistently achieve strong student outcomes and we are looking for someone who shares our passion for exceptional art education. We particularly welcome applicants who have specialised in painting and drawing.
You will teach across the full range of art subjects including: painting, drawing, textiles, ceramics and design, with opportunities to teach A level at our partner school, Harington. Our broad curriculum includes;GCSE Art, BTEC Art and Design Practice, GCSE Graphics & Photography, GCSE Design Technology, GCSE Food and Nutrition, Vocational Technical Award in Engineering, and Hospitality and Catering.
Our extracurricular offer is equally vibrant, with art and design being a key pillar of our Electives programme whereby all students can access an even broader range of art and design from model making, to pottery, through to building an e-racing car. We also have a thriving range of trips that range from a local print works, to a week in London exploring the arts scene and to more exotic trips such as a photography tour of Iceland.
You will have access to outstanding facilities: a dedicated photography/graphics studio, a 3D ceramics room, and multiple purpose‑built art spaces. Recent expansion has added even more specialist areas.
Whether you are an ECT looking for excellent mentoring or an experienced teacher seeking progression, you will join a supportive, ambitious and friendly team.
What the school offers its staff
Why join us?
• Supportive leadership and positive work–life balance
• Outstanding facilities and motivated students
• Extensive professional development, including a funded Master’s scheme
• Opportunities to teach A Level Art and Design at Harington School
• Staff benefits: flexible working, staff laptop, gym access, free parking, Cycleshare scheme salary sacrifice, priority admission for children of staff to the College, holidays outside of the usual term-time pattern, including a two-week autumn break and an early summer.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students in our care and expects all staff to share this commitment. We provide safeguarding training to all staff on an annual basis, and all staff are responsible for ensuring safeguarding, health and safety policies are implemented in line with Federation policy and current legislation.