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Teacher of Art and Photography

We are seeking to appoint a teacher of Art and Photography for a one year contract to cover maternity leave.  The successful candidate will join a supportive team, aided by high quality facilities and resources.

At The Spires College we are passionate about the importance of supporting teachers to support their students, and strongly believe in the power of education to transform lives.  If you always aim to inspire and enthuse students through your teaching and are dedicated to bringing positive outcomes for all young people then please come and join us.  

The College is a close community, with a shared desire to be the best we can be.  As a School we are committed to staff’s professional development and invest heavily in ensuring our teachers grow and flourish as practitioners.

We offer:

  • excellent professional development and a wide range of professional opportunities,
  • a high level of support for all new staff;
  • the opportunity to work alongside excellent practitioners across the College;
  • an exciting and fulfilling place to work in a friendly environment;
  • a supportive departmental team;
  • a modern, purpose-built building and excellent facilities;
  • the opportunity to live and work in a beautiful part of the country:
  • An exceptional staff benefits package including: access to the Local Government Pension Scheme; free 24/7 counselling, legal and information line; critical incident advice and telephone support; online health portal; and free onsite gym access.

 

The successful applicant will:

  • share the College’s very high expectations;
  • be, or have the potential to become, an exceptional and innovative classroom practitioner who is able to teach Art & Photography at Key Stages 3, 4 and, preferably, 5;
  • be passionate about the important of extra-curricular activities and committed to supporting the College’s extra-curricular programme;
  • be committed to working collaboratively with colleagues, students and parents;
  • use excellent subject knowledge and pedagogical understanding to support the ongoing development of a high quality curriculum and ensure its successful delivery;
  • be enthusiastic about giving young people the best possible start in life.
  • Have a sense of humour and good interpersonal and communication skills

The Spires College is a co-educational, 11-18 School with a bilateral stream.   We are a friendly, caring school which puts the needs of our children at the heart of all we do.

For further details about the post including details of how to apply, please see the attached brochure.

The closing date for applications is 9 am on Tuesday 21 October 2025.