At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspire students through high-quality teaching in Art and Photography across all Key Stages.
- Company: Join a supportive team at Meadowhead School Academy Trust.
- Benefits: Enjoy professional development, wellbeing support, and a collaborative environment.
- Other info: Opportunities for career growth and a welcoming school community.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while pursuing your passion for art.
- Qualifications: Strong subject knowledge and excellent communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 33874 - 41402 £ per year.
Our students require two teachers of Art and Photography who have the ability to deliver high quality teaching and learning for our students. The successful candidates will be joining a strong department of experienced and committed teachers. You must possess a track record of successful teaching practice, underpinned by strong subject knowledge.
In addition, we are seeking candidates with highly developed communication and organisation skills combined with the ability to engage, enthuse and motivate our students to achieve their potential. The successful candidates will have the opportunity to teach across all Key Stages and the whole ability range. The school will seek to invest in the successful candidates, offering extensive CPD opportunities with strong line management support.
The person we are looking for should be:
- passionate and enthusiastic about learning and about their own specialist subject
- an inspirational, creative and highly effective teacher driven to ensure excellent progress for all, especially disadvantaged learners
- a hardworking, imaginative thinker who has excellent organisational and time management skills
- a team player who wants to work and engage with colleagues at all levels within the school
At Meadowhead School Academy Trust you will find:
- students eager for success
- supportive colleagues
- excellent professional development and guidance
Staff benefits also include enrolment onto the enhanced package for smartclinic which provides a wealth of wellbeing support for all employees. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact Fiona Cope at: copef@meadowhead.sheffield.sch.uk to arrange a visit.
SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT Meadowhead School Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion. Any position that involves working with children requires declaration of all convictions/cautions regardless of whether these are deemed as spent and a DBS check will be carried out before any employment commences. Should you be shortlisted for this position, you will be asked to declare any convictions. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children. References will be obtained before interview at shortlisting stage and may be used in the interview process. If previous employment has included working with children, then at least one referee must be from this employment regardless of whether this is the current or most recent employment. Any gaps in employment must be detailed and an explanation provided in the relevant section.
Teacher of Art & Photography (Maternity Cover) in Sheffield employer: Meadowhead School Academy Trust
At Meadowhead School Academy Trust, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment. Our commitment to professional development ensures that teachers of Art and Photography will receive extensive training and guidance, empowering them to inspire and motivate students across all Key Stages. With a focus on wellbeing and a strong team culture, we welcome passionate educators who are eager to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our students.
Contact Details:
Meadowhead School Academy Trust Recruitment Team
