Teacher of Art

Derbyshire County Council

Job Description

Required from September 2025

Are you an Art Teacher with enthusiasm and vision then we would like to hear from you?

We are a small secondary school in Old Whittington, Chesterfield and are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and enthusiastic Teacher of Art.

You will join a vibrant, diligent and supportive department where teachers are committed to developing learning strategies, which challenge and enthuse all of our students.

As a teacher of art, you will be responsible for delivering outstanding lessons and contributing to the wider education agenda: inspiring learners and raising standards.

The right candidate will share our vision and values of achieving excellence and raising further the standards of teaching and learning in a dedicated and forward-thinking team.

If you would like to an informal chat and/or a tour of the school please contact Catherine Swain on 01246 450825

The post holder will be expected to undertake duties in line with the professional standards for qualified teachers.

Whittington Green School:-

- welcomes applications regardless of age, gender or religion

- is committed to the protection and safety of its students

- undertakes enhanced DBS checks on all applicants

- only accepts applications submitted on approved application forms

Provisional Interview Date: Week commencing 28 April 2025

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

Good luck with your application