Teacher of Art

Salary: M1 – UPR3 £32,916 – £51,048
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Start Date: September 2026

Do you want to work in a successful school, as part of a progressive and energetic Creative Arts Faculty? Are you unapologetically passionate about teaching Art? If so, Whickham School would love to hear from you.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to an ambitious, collaborative and supportive team.

What makes Whickham School special?

Whilst we are a high-performing school (Progress 8 of +0.26 in 2024, 96% 4+ in Art & 94% 4+ in Drama 2025), we are about much more than our academic performance. We are a community that values all of our stakeholders, recognising that our staff make the difference for our pupils. We therefore invest in our staff in a number of ways.

We support work-life balance in the following ways

• Dedicated collaborative planning time – one hour every fortnight with your subject team
• Access to high quality, collaboratively-planned lesson resources for you to adapt, reducing workload
• Reduced teaching allocation so you can focus on development and coaching
• Flexible approach to work-life balance considerations
• Access to fitness facilities outside school hours

We invest in your growth 

• We have an established team of lead practitioners available to support your development
• Leadership development opportunities that are meaningful, not just box-ticking
• Evidence-based CPD that actually makes a difference
• If you are an ECT we have a fantastic team of mentors and trainers to guide you through your first two years of teaching 

The practical benefits:

• Salary sacrifice schemes including bicycle and electric vehicle leasing
• Higher priority for your children’s admission to our heavily oversubscribed school
• Modern facilities with the latest display technology in every classroom

Who you are:

You are an enthusiastic and engaging Art teacher who:

• Holds QTS (or will do by September 2026)
• Can teach confidently across KS3-KS4 
• Has experience of teaching, or potential to teach, KS5 Art
• Understands that great teaching is about relationships, high expectations, and relentless focus on progress
• Is a team player prepared to contribute to the wider aspects of teaching at Whickham

Ready to take the next step?

Want to see it for yourself? We actively encourage visits. Contact Michelle Johnstone at mjohnstone@whickhamschool.org to arrange a time that works for you.

Application deadline: 9am, Friday 17th April 2026
Submit to: recruitment@whickhamschool.org
Application forms: Download from Whickham School website where you will also find further details about the school and role.

Whickham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. We expect all staff to share our commitment to safeguarding.

What happens next?

1. 1. Download the full job description and person specification from our website
   2. Visit us (optional but recommended) – see our facility and meet the team
   3. Complete your application – tell us why you’re the person to take teaching and learning to the next level
   4. Submit by 9am, Friday 17th April 2026Interviews – Will take place on Thursday 30th April
   5. Interviews – Will take place on Thursday 30th April

Questions? Contact Michelle Johnstone mjohnstone@whickhamschool.org