MOULTON SCHOOL AND SCIENCE COLLEGE

TEACHER OF ART

(With TLR for right candidate)

Full Time

1 Year Fixed Term Contract (due to sabbatical leave)

TEACHERS’ PROFESSIONAL SCALE

£32,916 - £51,048

We are seeking to appoint, from September 2026, a dynamic and enthusiastic Teacher of Art to support our department. This post is a 1-year fixed term contract due to Sabbatical Leave.

The ideal candidate would have an engaging and creative approach to teaching and learning, backed up by strong subject knowledge and artistic ability. You will be joining a supportive faculty where creativity is championed by leadership and celebrated by pupils.

We are looking for someone who: 

·         Has a passion for their craft and a proven track record of GCSE and A-Level success.

·         Is dedicated and can maintain a vibrant, safe, and productive environment.

·         Wants to make lessons fun and engaging

·         Enjoys learning new skills

 You will: 

·         Deliver high-quality teaching and learning within the Art Department, utilising resources effectively to inspire student progress and ensure improved standards of achievement for all students.

·         Reflect our values of Safety, Respect, Positivity, Kindness and Cooperation and help to instil these in our students. 

·         Be able to motivate, challenge and inspire students to achieve their best

·         Be able to establish and develop quality working relationships with students and staff.

It’s not just a job, it’s a career – the benefits we offer you:

 ·         A well-resourced and enjoyable working environment

·         Professional development support to improve your practice

·         A school with a strong commitment to improving performance and outcomes. 

·         All ECT’s start on MPS2

·         Flexible Working Contracts

·         Extensive CPD training which provides a range of tailored and bespoke CPD opportunities

·         Competitive salaries and pay progression

·         Cycle to work scheme

·         A supportive leadership team who are engaged in your professional development and success

·         Employee Assistance Programme (Counselling, information and support)

·         Generous Pension Scheme

We reserve the right to withdraw the advert if sufficient applications are received before the closing date.

Moulton School is a successful, popular and over-subscribed school on the northern boundary of Northampton.  The school was graded Good in its last two Ofsted inspections, and there is a strong commitment to further improvement based on effective teaching and learning and high expectations of students. Whilst maintaining firm discipline, built around our ASPIRE ethos and school values, the school is deeply committed to supporting the development of whole child, and is one of very few schools to hold the Restorative Services Quality Mark.  Our student leadership programme is also a significant strength of the school.  As a member of staff at Moulton School, your on-going professional development is of crucial importance, and the school has an outstanding record of supporting colleagues into middle and senior leadership roles.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to show this commitment. The successful applicant will be expected to undertake safeguarding checks, including a criminal record check via the Disclosure & Barring Service, the cost of which will be met by the school. 

Please note, it is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 and 2020), which requires you to disclose all spent convictions and cautions except those which are ‘protected’ under Police Act 1997 – Part V.

Please be aware that referees will be contacted prior to interview in accordance with accepted Child Protection Procedures.