VACANCY FOR ART/DT Teacher

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Salary: MPS / UPS

Hours of work: Core School Hours

There is an opportunity toj oin our team as a secondary DT/ART teacher. We are looking for a suitably qualified teacher to teach Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in gaining experience in a special school and developing their classroom expertise. ·         

Teach Key Stage 3 and key Stage 4 lessons to pupils with a range of abilities

·          Establish positive relationships with a class as a tutor

·         Develop knowledge and skills linked to teaching pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs

·         Be a qualified and experience teacher of DT/ART

·         Be confident in planning and delivering engaging lessons

·         Be prepared to develop schemes of learning and take responsibility for monitoring and assessment    

·         Possess real strengths in developing relationships with pupils and supporting their engagement in learning

·          Be prepared to get involved in the wider life of the school

Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to -

·         Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in

·         Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT

·         Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources

·         Cycle to work scheme

·         Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme

·         Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations

·         Free on-site parking

·         Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays        

To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/.

Meridian Trust is a successful multi-academy trust founded on its commitment to people and communities. 

Our proven approach over more than a decade has elevated us to a respected and admired academy trust, a national leader in education and a source of great pride to the communities we serve.  The Trust currently operates 30 schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire and has forged strong links within all these communities. We are committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff.  To find out more about the Trust, please visit: www.meridiantrust.co.uk 

For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.  

Closing date for applications is: 13/02/2026 

Interview to take place on: 27/02/2026 

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. 

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.