Teacher of Art & Design

Job Title: Teacher of Art & Design
Salary: Main/UPR
Hours: Full time
Contract type: Maternity leave cover-Temporary for 1 year
Closing date: Tuesday 5th May 2026
Interview Date: TBC
Start Date: 1st September 2026

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding, highly ambitious practitioner to the post of Teacher of Art & Design.

Stockport School is a very popular, high-achieving, over-subscribed school, and this is a wonderful opportunity for a talented teacher who is looking to take the next step in developing their career.

The post would suit an inspirational and innovative teacher, ideally with a proven track record or immediate potential to deliver consistent high-quality lessons at both Key Stage 3 & 4, supporting the achievement of high-quality outcomes for all at GCSE.

Stockport School is a very popular over-subscribed school with year-on-year improving results and the Art & Design Department is a creative and successful team, who are often at the forefront of developments in education.

This role will provide the post holder with the opportunity to join a vibrant, well established, and very successful Art & Design department and to gain excellent professional development as they progress in their career.

We are seeking a well-qualified colleague who has:

A dynamic, innovative and creative approach with excellent interpersonal skills
The learner at the centre of their vision
Excellent classroom practice
Dedication to the value and importance of Art & Design as a subject, providing opportunity for all
The ability to inspire, challenge, motivate and empower young people to achieve excellence
An absolute commitment to achieving the very highest of standards
An ambitious and dedicated professional approach with strong leadership attributes
A passionate commitment to our extensive extra-curricular enrichment programme

Applicants are required to be well-organised, inspirational and creative teachers, and who are passionate about their subject. You will be able to work independently and in liaison with other colleagues to create a high level of challenge for a range of learners in every lesson and support the on-going development of this high-achieving department.

Please see the accompanying pack for further details of the role and of how to apply. Please also visit our website www.stockportschool.net or contact the Headteacher's P.A., Mrs J. Richards, at j.richards@stockport.stockport.sch.uk regarding any enquiries.

The closing date for applications is 9.00am on Tuesday 5th May 2026, although the school reserves the right to close the deadline sooner dependent upon applications.

The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory clearance via a DBS.

The application forms and an information pack are available to download from here. Completed forms should be returned to the school via the above email address or posted to the school address above.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
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