What skills and experience we're looking for
Required Easter 2025.
Salary: Main Teacher Pay Scale
Contract: Fixed term for up to 12 months. Part-time and full-time available.
We are seeking to recruit a Teacher of Art in a new school which opened its doors in September 2021, and which serves the local community in Middleton and Heywood. This role would suit a proactive and resilient person with a passion for teaching the Art curriculum. This is an exciting time to join Edgar Wood Academy as we are a new and expanding school with an intake of 650 students in Years 7, 8, 9 and 10.
The school has recently moved into a modern, state-of-the-art building, with stunning views of the local countryside, but within easy access of several motorway links. Edgar Wood Academy have an extensive enrichment programme which will ensure that all pupils are engaged in a curriculum suffused with memorable experiences and rich opportunities for learning.
Edgar Wood Academy is part of the Altus Education Partnership and as such our staff benefit from a wide range of support and development within a collaborative community.
To work at Edgar Wood Academy, you must aspire to be an outstanding colleague, with a willingness to share and learn. We wish to appointment someone who will help us to make a positive difference to the lives of young people in the borough.
In return we promise a supportive and enjoyable working environment and the resources needed to carry out the role to the highest standards, including a bespoke professional development programme to support you with your future career aspirations.
What the school offers its staff
What We Offer:
• A state-of-the-art building with stunning views of the countryside and excellent access to motorway links.
• A supportive and enjoyable working environment with a bespoke professional development programme.
• Access to a private medical health plan and the Teachers' Pension Scheme.
• Opportunities for continued professional growth and career development.
• An Employee Assistance Programme providing free and confidential mental health support 24/7.
• Participation in the Cycle to Work Scheme.
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.