Job Title: Teacher of Art
E-ACT Ousedale School | Be Kind, work Hard, Succeed Together
E-ACT Ousedale School is a high-performing, inclusive school dedicated to academic excellence and personal growth. Guided by our core values: Be Kind, Work Hard, Succeed Together, we encourage a culture of ambition, collaboration, and respect. Our passionate staff team works together to create a safe, supportive environment where every student is challenged and inspired to reach their full potential. We work hard to ensure the welfare of our staff: teachers receive over 10% PPA time, free access to gym facilities, limited marking expectations outside lessons, and an employee assistance package.
Join us and become part of a dynamic educational community that values innovation, wellbeing, and making a lasting impact.
https://www.ousedale.org.uk
Join us in Opening Minds, Opening Doors!
Are you ready to join a vibrant educational community where every child is empowered to flourish and every colleague is supported to thrive? At our academy, we are passionate about developing the whole child through a nurturing, inclusive, and ambitious culture. With a strong people-first ethos, we invest in our staff just as much as our pupils, recognising that great teaching starts with great support. If you're driven by purpose and want to make a lasting impact, we would love to welcome you.
Are you a creative and passionate Art teacher looking to inspire the next generation of artists? Ousedale School is seeking an enthusiastic Teacher of Art to join our vibrant and supportive team. As a Teacher of Art, you will deliver engaging and imaginative lessons that encourage students to explore a wide range of artistic techniques, media and styles. You will nurture creativity, confidence and self-expression, helping students to develop their artistic skills and appreciation of the visual arts.
Key responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver engaging, high-quality Art lessons across relevant key stages
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Inspire creativity, self-expression and experimentation through a range of artistic media and techniques
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Assess, monitor and track student progress, providing constructive feedback to support development
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Create a positive, inclusive and stimulating classroom environment
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Support students of all abilities, including those with additional needs, to achieve their potential
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Contribute to the development and enrichment of the Art curriculum
Pay range:
- M1 - M6 - £32,916.00 - £45,352.00
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32.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
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Permanent
Qualifications and Skills:
- Qualified Teacher Status
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Strong knowledge of Art practices, techniques and art history
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Creativity and imagination in lesson planning and delivery
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Excellent classroom management and organisational skills
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Effective assessment and feedback skills to promote progress
What are we about?
Join a trust that is going places!
At E-ACT, we believe every child deserves opportunity. Our ‘Opening Minds, Opening Doors’ strategy breaks down barriers and builds pathways to success; driven by purposeful leadership, collaboration, and innovation. We champion diversity, encourage a people-first culture, and ensure every voice is heard.
We are proud to lead system-wide change both locally and national - providing sector-wide support while transforming futures. Our achievements are recognised through winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, and also the TES Trust Leadership Award 2024. E-ACT is recognised for shaping bold educational outcomes. Most recently, two of our Birmingham academies were selected by the Department for Education as RISE Regional Hubs, in recognition of their outstanding work on inclusion and behaviour, a testament to the impact of our people-first culture and relentless drive for excellence.
With 37 academies and over 25,000 pupils, our dedicated staff make excellence possible. We prioritise wellbeing, tackle workload, and continuously raise the bar. We don’t just educate, we inspire ambition and empower every child to thrive.
Want to be a part of something extraordinary? Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk
Benefits:
Financial and Lifestyle
We offer a strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees. Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainable commuting.
Professional Growth and Development
We invest heavily in staff development through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities. Teaching staff benefit from automatic TLR progression, a structured 9-point pay scale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities.
Culture and Wellbeing
Our people-first culture values every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice. Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collective success.
Please look at our 'Work for Us' page and Recruitment Pack for more information.
How to apply:
Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing your application.
E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.
E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
