Woodstock Road, Witney, Oxon, OX28 1DX

Web Address: www.wgswitney.org.uk

Tel: 01993 702355 Email: office@wgswitney.org.uk

Head Teacher:  Mr R W Shadbolt

Teacher of Art and Design

Main/Upper Pay range

Temporary One Year

For September 2026

Wood Green School is looking for a talented and dynamic teacher to join our Art and Design department. Delivering Fine Art, Graphics and Textiles, the Art department is popular with students and an important part of our commitment to developing creativity. In September 2026, the department will move into a new home within our newly-built STEAM block, shared by Creative Arts and Science. We are looking to expand our offer to include Three-dimensional design. The department will also be led by a new Head of Art and Design from September, so this is an exciting opportunity to join the department in this new chapter. This one-year post will support the school through this period of growth and transition.

Wood Green is an oversubscribed 11-18 Academy school in the thriving town of Witney, close to the Cotswolds and with excellent transport links to Oxford and London. Our strong reputation and results improving year-on-year have led to a rapid rise in student applications. We believe strongly in a culture of mutual respect and strong relationships, underpinned by our LEARNWell values. Our school mission is “to develop exceptional, well-qualified and well-rounded young people who make a positive contribution to our school, our community and the world”. This demonstrates our commitment to the whole child, academically and personally.

The right candidate: 

Applications are welcome for the position of an enthusiastic and talented teacher of Art and Design to join our successful, forward-looking department.  

• You will be a talented teacher with a passion for Art and Design. All specialisms will be considered.

• You will show the ability to inspire students of all ages and abilities  

• You will have high expectations of yourself and students and be committed to your professional development 

• You will be committed to playing a full role in the development of the Art and Design Department and the wider school

Wood Green can offer: 

• A committed, enthusiastic Art and Design team.
• Brand new facilities
• Students who thrive on good relationships with staff and who enjoy Art and Design
• Development opportunities for staff, collaborating with teachers within school and as part of the Acer Multi-Academy Trust 
• A school committed to enabling every student to achieve the very best they can with supportive colleagues and a constant focus on enhancing teaching and learning 
• A genuine commitment to staff wellbeing.  
• The chance to work in an Art and Design team within a school that values the whole child and celebrates creative learning.

The closing date is Monday 8^th June 2026 at 12 noon

Applications will be considered on receipt and may result in this advert closing early. 

To apply:  Please submit your application via the MyNewTerm website 

If you would like to learn more about this post or arrange a visit, please contact hrwest@acertrust.org.uk 

Wood Green School and the Acer Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism; all staff must ensure that the highest priority is given to following the guidance and regulations to safeguard children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and obtain any other statutorily required clearance. Employment will also be conditional on the receipt of at least two acceptable references (one from current/last employer) and evidence of the formal qualifications required for the role. Wood Green School is an equal opportunities employer.