Teacher of Art and Design
| Posting date: | 01 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 April 2026 |
| Location: | Crook, County Durham, DL15 0QF |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ee26537c-e462-4908-90f0-f1af976221c8 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
• Exhibits the highest of expectations.
• Demonstrates exceptional listening skills and outstanding verbal and written communication abilities.
• Displays outstanding expertise in organisational and time management skills, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in all tasks.
• Exemplifies the values and ethos of the Trust as a positive role model.
• Displays an ability to lead and motivate a team and foster a culture of collaboration.
• Collaborates as a team player, demonstrating flexibility and commitment to contributing actively to a full program of extra-activities.
• Exhibits excellent people management skills.
What the school offers its staff
Advance Learning Partnership (ALP) is a child-centred, forward-thinking organisation where people truly matter. If you’re looking for a role in a workplace that values collaboration, innovation, and professional growth, ALP offers the perfect opportunity to thrive.
A Culture of Excellence and Collaboration:
• Our ethos, ‘Your child is our child,’ underpins everything we do. We’re proud to provide an environment where every decision prioritises the success of our children and the wellbeing of our team.
• As a Times 100 Best Places to Work 2024 and Investors in People Platinum Employer, we are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace. We were proud to be named Medium Employer of the Year 2024 by Investors in People, highlighting our dedication to our employees.
Exceptional Benefits:
• Pension Scheme with Generous Employer Contributions
• Flexible and Hybrid Working Opportunities
• Generous Annual Leave Entitlement
• Family-Friendly Policies
Wellbeing First:
• Employee Assistance Programme including counselling and financial wellbeing advice.
• Health and Wellbeing Support including benefits like mental health support, physiotherapy, free flu jabs, and 24/7 GP services.
• Occupational Health Services ensuring you’re looked after both physically and mentally.
Investing inYour Development:
• Professional Growth: We’re passionate about helping our staff develop. From bespoke CPD programmes to leadership pathways, we’ll support you to achieve your career goals.
• Leadership Opportunities: Whether you’re just starting out or ready to take the next step, we offer leadership development programmes to help you succeed.
Added Benefits:
• Discount Schemes: Enjoy savings on shopping, travel and entertainment.
• Salary Sacrifice Options which include our electric car and cycle-to-work schemes.
Why Now?
This is an exciting time to join ALP. We are a growing organisation with a clear vision for the future, and our commitment to excellence means you’ll be working in a dynamic, inclusive and forward-thinking environment. At ALP, your contribution will make a real difference—not only to the lives of our children but also to your own personal and professional growth. Join us and be part of something truly special.
Further details about the role
The Art and Design Technology department at Parkside Academy is a well-structured and exhilarating department where teamwork and creativity is at the forefront of what we do. The department aims to provide students with a broad ranging experience of creative subject areas. Students will develop an understanding of core subject principles to provide a foundation for creative thinking and the development of practical skills.
A culture of resilience, challenge and self-analysis will provide learners with the confidence to take risks and show continued pride in the work they produce. Lessons will have a ‘doing’ emphasis, allowing students to develop and refine their practical skills in safe working environments. The department includes a variety of specialisms including Art and Design, Photography, Textiles Technology, Product Design, Graphic Design and Hospitality and Catering.
The department is committed to providing students with opportunities beyond the classroom environment. Learners will experience competitions, trips, resident artist contributions, work alongside outside agencies and the local community to showcase the impact creative subjects can have within society and the professional world of work.
A specialism in Product Design is desirable for this role.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
• Exhibits the highest of expectations.
• Demonstrates exceptional listening skills and outstanding verbal and written communication abilities.
• Displays outstanding expertise in organisational and time management skills, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in all tasks.
• Exemplifies the values and ethos of the Trust as a positive role model.
• Displays an ability to lead and motivate a team and foster a culture of collaboration.
• Collaborates as a team player, demonstrating flexibility and commitment to contributing actively to a full program of extra-activities.
• Exhibits excellent people management skills.
What the school offers its staff
Advance Learning Partnership (ALP) is a child-centred, forward-thinking organisation where people truly matter. If you’re looking for a role in a workplace that values collaboration, innovation, and professional growth, ALP offers the perfect opportunity to thrive.
A Culture of Excellence and Collaboration:
• Our ethos, ‘Your child is our child,’ underpins everything we do. We’re proud to provide an environment where every decision prioritises the success of our children and the wellbeing of our team.
• As a Times 100 Best Places to Work 2024 and Investors in People Platinum Employer, we are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace. We were proud to be named Medium Employer of the Year 2024 by Investors in People, highlighting our dedication to our employees.
Exceptional Benefits:
• Pension Scheme with Generous Employer Contributions
• Flexible and Hybrid Working Opportunities
• Generous Annual Leave Entitlement
• Family-Friendly Policies
Wellbeing First:
• Employee Assistance Programme including counselling and financial wellbeing advice.
• Health and Wellbeing Support including benefits like mental health support, physiotherapy, free flu jabs, and 24/7 GP services.
• Occupational Health Services ensuring you’re looked after both physically and mentally.
Investing inYour Development:
• Professional Growth: We’re passionate about helping our staff develop. From bespoke CPD programmes to leadership pathways, we’ll support you to achieve your career goals.
• Leadership Opportunities: Whether you’re just starting out or ready to take the next step, we offer leadership development programmes to help you succeed.
Added Benefits:
• Discount Schemes: Enjoy savings on shopping, travel and entertainment.
• Salary Sacrifice Options which include our electric car and cycle-to-work schemes.
Why Now?
This is an exciting time to join ALP. We are a growing organisation with a clear vision for the future, and our commitment to excellence means you’ll be working in a dynamic, inclusive and forward-thinking environment. At ALP, your contribution will make a real difference—not only to the lives of our children but also to your own personal and professional growth. Join us and be part of something truly special.
Further details about the role
The Art and Design Technology department at Parkside Academy is a well-structured and exhilarating department where teamwork and creativity is at the forefront of what we do. The department aims to provide students with a broad ranging experience of creative subject areas. Students will develop an understanding of core subject principles to provide a foundation for creative thinking and the development of practical skills.
A culture of resilience, challenge and self-analysis will provide learners with the confidence to take risks and show continued pride in the work they produce. Lessons will have a ‘doing’ emphasis, allowing students to develop and refine their practical skills in safe working environments. The department includes a variety of specialisms including Art and Design, Photography, Textiles Technology, Product Design, Graphic Design and Hospitality and Catering.
The department is committed to providing students with opportunities beyond the classroom environment. Learners will experience competitions, trips, resident artist contributions, work alongside outside agencies and the local community to showcase the impact creative subjects can have within society and the professional world of work.
A specialism in Product Design is desirable for this role.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.