Art & Photography Teacher
| Posting date: | 25 April 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 May 2026 |
| Location: | Sandbach, Cheshire, CW11 3NT |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7be98a82-675d-4aab-a9c5-08e6e81f92df |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The ideal candidate will:
•Be a well-qualified Art and Photography teacher with a record of planning and delivering lessons that are engaging challenging and enjoyable to pupils of all ability levels.
•Be highly skilled in both traditional artistic approaches and modern digital techniques.
•Have a PGCE qualification (or will have obtained one by September 2026) and QTS.
•Have the ability to teach pupils throughout KS3, KS4 and KS5
•Be able to inspire and make positive relationships with students to encourage great learning.
•Have evidence of supporting students to reach their full potential.
•Be a resilient character with a strong personal drive.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
•The opportunity to work in an Ofsted rated ‘Good’ school.
•The opportunity to work alongside a collaborative, forward thinking Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team whose priority is to support and develop you.
•A dedicated, hardworking and supportive English team who are all passionate about their subject.
•Friendly and highly motivated studentswho are keen to learn and take pride intheir achievements.
•A comprehensive induction programmewhen joining the school
•An Investors in People approved schoolwhere staff are supported andencouraged to take part in professionaldevelopment programmes with theopportunity to share best practice withinyour own department and with staff fromother specialisms.
•A fantastic school to gain a wealth ofexperience to grow your career.
Commitment to safeguarding
Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College is committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced check by the “Disclosure and Barring Service” along with other stringent vetting and induction processes. Application forms can be accessed from www.sandbachhigh.co.uk
The ideal candidate will:
•Be a well-qualified Art and Photography teacher with a record of planning and delivering lessons that are engaging challenging and enjoyable to pupils of all ability levels.
•Be highly skilled in both traditional artistic approaches and modern digital techniques.
•Have a PGCE qualification (or will have obtained one by September 2026) and QTS.
•Have the ability to teach pupils throughout KS3, KS4 and KS5
•Be able to inspire and make positive relationships with students to encourage great learning.
•Have evidence of supporting students to reach their full potential.
•Be a resilient character with a strong personal drive.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
•The opportunity to work in an Ofsted rated ‘Good’ school.
•The opportunity to work alongside a collaborative, forward thinking Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team whose priority is to support and develop you.
•A dedicated, hardworking and supportive English team who are all passionate about their subject.
•Friendly and highly motivated studentswho are keen to learn and take pride intheir achievements.
•A comprehensive induction programmewhen joining the school
•An Investors in People approved schoolwhere staff are supported andencouraged to take part in professionaldevelopment programmes with theopportunity to share best practice withinyour own department and with staff fromother specialisms.
•A fantastic school to gain a wealth ofexperience to grow your career.
Commitment to safeguarding
Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College is committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced check by the “Disclosure and Barring Service” along with other stringent vetting and induction processes. Application forms can be accessed from www.sandbachhigh.co.uk