Job title : Teacher of Art
Location : Sheffield Springs Academy, Hurlfield Road, Sheffield, S12 2SF
Salary : Competitive Teacher Pay Structure, £35,000 - £51,000 gross per annum pro rata
Start Date : Easter 2025 (willing to negotiate on start date)
Hours of work : Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, 08:00 – 16:00, Mon-Fri.
Sheffield Springs Academy are looking to appoint the full-time post of Teacher of Art to complement the existing department. We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic and influential Teacher of Art to teach across Key Stages 3 and 4. The ability to teach/ experience of teaching Design Technology at KS3 would be an advantage. The academy is part of United Learning, a national group of schools and academies.
This is an excellent opportunity to join an Ofsted rated ‘Good’ academy. The academy is part of United Learning, a national group of schools and academies. Sheffield Springs Academy is an 11-16 school serving the Park, Manor and Castle wards of Sheffield. As part of United Learning our aim is to bring out ‘the Best in Everyone’ and we continuously strive to ensure that students and staff have every opportunity to succeed, with their potential developed to the utmost. Our school has motivated, ambitious students with a high percentage of our students going on to attend Russell group universities.
United Learning is one of the largest and most successful Trusts in the country who offers unrivalled Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and training, including opportunities for nationwide networking.
The city of Sheffield itself is a vibrant place to live and work with two universities and a range of entertainment opportunities alongside the access to the beautiful Peak District within a 20-minute commute. Quality of life is routinely ranked highly, and it is one of the greenest cities in Europe: Welcome to Sheffield
What we would like from you:
· An ‘outstanding’ experienced teacher who has the knowledge and skills to develop the Art curriculum at Sheffield Springs.
· Someone who shares our moral purpose of ensuring that all of our young people receive the best education possible in a supportive environment from people who care about them.
· Someone who is passionate about Design and Technology and who will inspire our students to be so as well.
We will offer you:
· Highly competitive salary.
· Excellent facilities and resources.
· Access to an outstanding professional development programme.
· Polite, respectful and dedicated students who want to learn and fulfil their potential.
· A respectful working environment.
· Colleagues who are supportive, friendly and who are committed to each other’s professional development.
· A chance to become part of one of the largest groups of academies in the country.
· Opportunities to work collaboratively with colleagues in other schools within the Yorkshire cluster and across United Learning.
· Excellent employee benefits which include a highly sought-after pension scheme with high employer contributions.
· Access to training through the Apprenticeship Levy.
· Perkbox benefits platform.
· We are open to requests for flexible or part-time working; and we encourage open and regular conversations about work-life balance.
If you possess these qualities and share the academy’s vision, then we will be delighted to hear from you. Please refer to the and person specification for further details.
To apply, please click the ‘Apply Now’ button at the top of the advert on our website using the following link to our vacancies page: Sheffield Springs Academy Vacancies and complete our online application form. Please note that CVs are not accepted. The closing date for this post is 23:59 on Sunday 02 February 2025. Interviews will take place Friday 07 February 2025.
If you would like to discuss this exciting opportunity, please contact hr@unitedlearningyorks.org.uk
United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employees will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.