Art Teacher

Salary/allowances:   MPS or UPS scale point.

Job type:                          Permanent, full time

Start date:                  1^st September 2026

The Post

We are looking for someone with a genuine and infectious passion for their subject, who will enthuse and engage the students they teach; someone with high expectations for all students whatever their prior attainment.

This post is suitable for those looking to teach Key Stage 3 and 4. Whilst Art will be your main subject, a willingness to teach an additional subject/s from Photography, Ceramics, Textiles, Food or Resistant Materials also is desirable.

Join the Art and technology faculty at Didcot Girls’ School

The faculty at DGS is a thriving, creative hub made up of four dedicated subject specialists. Our team is supported by 2 skilled technicians, and we benefit from excellent facilities with specialist classrooms and resources.

We’re proud to host the Freeborn Gallery, a unique on-site exhibition space that showcases our talented students. The gallery also serves as a platform for cross-curricular collaboration, enriching the wider school community. Alongside this, we run a student gallery to celebrate work across all key stages, as well as a competition gallery where students can enter and win prizes on a bi-termly basis.

Why join us?

Outstanding outcomes: In 2025, 95% of pupils achieved grade 4 or above, significantly above the national average for girls (78%).

Strong uptake at GCSE: Art and Technology are hugely popular, with three to four groups running in each year.

Dynamic curriculum: From Key Stage 3 through to GCSE, our students enjoy a broad and inspiring curriculum, following the AQA specification and exploring a wide range of creative disciplines.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a successful, ambitious, and forward-looking department where creativity is at the heart of everything we do.

For more information about the department please contact Jess Reid, Head of Department at jreid@didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk

The School

Didcot Girls’ School is a dynamic school. In November 2022, the school was judged  as continuing to be Outstanding. As Ofsted recognised, we invest in all of our staff:

“Leaders support staff very well. They have established a collaborative and respectful working environment. With the trust, they provide highly valued training and leadership programmes. Staff are exceptionally proud to work at the school.”

Ofsted also noted the high standards within the school and commented that “Pupils’ behaviour is exemplary.”

We are a values-driven school, committed to high quality teaching and learning and respectful relationships within an inclusive learning community. Developing stimulating and student-centred teaching and learning is at the centre of our school development work. We work hard to ensure that all girls’ education enables our students to develop confidence, leadership skills and high levels of aspiration.

We are committed to continuous professional development and have wide-ranging training and development opportunities. We are also mindful of the competing demands people face in their lives and make every effort to accommodate flexible working.

Summer 2025 GCSE results were superb with 87% of all students achieving 4+ in English and Maths, and 72% doing the same at 5+.  Results at A level in the mixed sixth form shared with our partner school, St Birinus School, are also extremely strong with 35% of grades awarded as A* or A and 65% achieving Grades A*-B. These results place us as one of the highest performing schools in the county.  

Employing great staff is key to the success of our school: the Headteacher is actively involved in every interview process.  

We understand that valuing and developing our staff is the best way to release and realise their potential. In return, we seek staff who are passionate about working with young people, resilient, and with a truly growth mindset. If this is you, we look forward to hearing from you!  

Didcot Girls’ School is a Family Friendly School, committed to supporting our staff so that they can carve out a professional and personal life that is fulfilling and balanced.  

RET – Ridgeway Education Trust

As a member of Ridgeway Education Trust, Didcot Girls’ School (Ofsted Outstanding November 2022) works in close partnership with St Birinus School (Ofsted Good, February 2025). The two schools share a 400 strong mixed Didcot Sixth Form (Ofsted Outstanding, November 2022) which is based predominantly at St Birinus.  

Application process: 

Ridgeway Education Trust is committed to safeguarding, equality and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff working in all its schools to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS, references and pre-employment safeguarding checks.  All Leadership roles will require a Section 128 check.  The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining a post. All cases are considered confidentially and according to the nature of the role and information disclosed.  

To view our Safeguarding policy, please visit our website: https://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/265/school-policies

 Please be aware that you will be required to bring your original degree certificate, proof of residence and photographic ID, as applicable, to interview and online searches may be made for shortlisted candidates, as part of due diligence checks.

Didcot Girls’ School is a Family Friendly School, committed to supporting our staff so that they can carve out a professional and personal life that is fulfilling and balanced. 

Our RET Staff Charter summarises the commitment we make to all staff who join and work at Ridgeway Education Trust.

We are committed to expressing our values of high-quality learning, respectful relationships and an inclusive environment in the day-to-day experience of staff and students throughout the school.

Didot Girls’ School is an equal opportunities employer.