Teacher of Art at The North Halifax Grammar School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/NHGS/90438

Location

Moorbottom Road, Illingworth, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 9SU

Contract Type

Fixed Term

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£32,916.00 Annually (FTE)
M1

Fixed Term End Date

Tue 31st Aug, 2027

Closing Date

Midday, Thu 9th Jul, 2026

Start Date

1 September 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Suitable for ECTs

Interview Date(s)

w/c 13 July 2026

Interview Date(s) w/c 13 July 2026

About this Role

About North Halifax Grammar School

North Halifax Grammar School (NHGS) is a co-ed, state-funded grammar school with c1200 students (11-18 years), established in 1959 and operated under an Academy Trust since 2011. Located within Illingworth on the outskirts of Halifax, Calderdale. Students sit entrance tests and come from approximately 90 primary schools.

Our Vision

NHGS is a school that everyone loves: where enthusiasm is infectious and excellence is standard; where co-operation is at the heart of all we do; where everyone strives to achieve their goals and is mindful of the right ways to do so.

We equip our students with the knowledge, skills and understanding to navigate life with confidence and set courses of their own choosing.

Together, we develop the whole person by:

Living to Learn and Learning to Live

The role

The Academy is looking to appoint an energetic and well-qualified Art graduate to join a strong department in a highly academic school. The ideal candidate would be able to teach across Key Stages 3 and 4, and teach KS5 either immediately or in the near future and would be keen to work at the highest level of secondary school Art.

Successful applicants will be supported through their ECT process (if appropriate) with a dedicated mentor, in-school training and a supportive department to help them develop into a highly effective practitioner.

The candidate must be:

An inspirational teacher.

Driven in their relentless pursuit of the highest standards across the department.
Highly organised and meticulous.
Creative and imaginative.

All students study Art & Design in KS3 with a balanced curriculum that develops creativity, practical skills, and an understanding of artists, craftspeople and designers from a range of cultures and traditions, while preparing students for further academic study. GCSE Art & Design is a popular choice at KS4 following the Eduqas GCSE Art & Design specification. This wide-ranging course develops key artistic skills and techniques before allowing students to pursue their own creative interests through increasingly independent and personal projects. The learning journey continues at KS5 with Eduqas A Level Art, Craft & Design – a broad course which offers students the opportunity to specialise in a range of Art, Craft & Design disciplines.

The full information is available in the attached job description and person specification.

Contact Details

  Emma Casson
  01422 244625
  recruitment@nhgs.co.uk

The North Halifax Grammar School would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:

2. We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. From your training and/ or experience, please give examples which demonstrate your knowledge and commitment to safeguarding and how you would ensure these vulnerable groups remain in a safe environment. (Word limit: no more than 200 words)
4. Your support statement - This part of your application is very important and will be used to decide if you meet the criteria to be shortlisted for interview. Refer to the information supplied in the job description and person specification and tell us how your skills and experience match. Use examples where possible and provide the situation or task, your action(s) and the results. (Word limit: no more than 1200 words)