Art Teacher

About The Role

Ark Charter Academy is seeking a Teacher of Art, reporting to the Head of Art and Photography. This is a permanent, full-time position with a salary on the MPS/UPS scale. The start date is either 01/09/2026 or 02/11/2026. Interviews will take place as suitable candidates apply, so early application is highly encouraged.

Summary of the Role

You will be instrumental in our mission to provide every student with a great education and real choices in life, regardless of their background. As a passionate practitioner, you will deliver high-quality, rigorous Art lessons that drive achievement and inspire a love of learning that extends beyond the classroom.

Charter is a special place in the heart of the city. We are an academy with ambition, heritage, and a strong emphasis on faith. We are on a tremendous journey, growing exponentially and bursting with opportunities. At Charter, we understand that to be successful, we must provide our students with the highest level of challenge and expectations of behaviour. Our academy is disciplined, never shying away from being responsible for our actions. Our vision is that our students grow to be confident, articulate, and resilient young people, assured in their strength of courage, value of justice, and necessity of respect.

This role is suitable for Early Careers Teachers.

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Qualified to teach and work in the UK
• A degree in Art or a related subject
• Genuine passion for teaching Art
• Motivated and resilient with a commitment to achieving excellence

If you wish to discuss this opportunity or have any questions, please contact Keah Stell, HR Advisor.

Benefits:

• Salaries 2.5% higher than the main pay scale.
• 10 inset days (of which at least one is dedicated to staff wellbeing).
• A behaviour policy that ensures disruption-free learning.
• Development opportunities for future leaders.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Up to £3,000 relocation costs to move to the south coast (dependent on the role).
• Access to Ark rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers.
• Interest-free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
• Gym discounts – offering up to 40%.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice, and a range of different support.

About Us

Ark Charter Academy is a happy and vibrant school located in the heart of Portsmouth. We believe that every young person should feel a sense of belonging to our school community and enjoy their learning. We inspire and support our students so they can become the very best they can in every single way. With love and care, we develop motivation both inside and outside the classroom, encouraging an appetite for learning in a safe and stimulating Christian environment. We want our students to become the leaders and game-changers of the future. To achieve this, we offer an academic curriculum that strives to expose all pupils to the richness of education, allowing them to experience a diversity of subjects during their time with us. Our teachers and support staff work hard every day to inspire each and every student to develop skills which will help them to achieve their full potential. We pride ourselves in recognising hard work and rewarding it accordingly, providing opportunities for professional and personal growth in school and across the wider Ark network.

Diversity and inclusion:

We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective.

Safeguarding statement:

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands, or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred.

Please note we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage you to submit your application at your earliest convenience.