Teacher of Art (0.6 FTE)
Astrea Academy Woodfields
Salary: £19,941 - £31,238 (pro rata)
Contract: Fixed-term (1 year maternity cover), starting September
About the Role
We are seeking a passionate and creative Teacher of Art to join our team at Astrea Academy Woodfields on a part-time (0.6) maternity cover basis. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire students through a high-quality art curriculum, fostering creativity, confidence and a love of artistic expression. You will support students to develop both technical skills and creative thinking, contributing to a curriculum that promotes ambition, excellence and meaningful learning experiences.
About Astrea Academy Woodfields
Astrea Academy Woodfields is a secondary academy in Doncaster, serving students from Year 7 through to Sixth Form, and is on an exciting journey towards excellence. The academy is a vibrant and ambitious learning community with a strong commitment to raising aspirations and transforming life chances. Staff are united by a shared belief in a knowledge-rich curriculum and a traditional approach to teaching, behaviour and culture, influenced by leading educational research such as Rosenshine's principles and Lemov's Teach Like a Champion. The academy is driven by a clear moral purpose: to ensure all students access "the best that has been thought and said," enabling them to succeed academically and beyond. With high expectations, a supportive staff team and a culture rooted in scholarship, curiosity, responsibility and respect, Woodfields offers a rewarding and purposeful environment in which both staff and students can thrive.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver engaging and high-quality Art lessons across Key Stages
- Inspire creativity and develop students' practical and analytical artistic skills
- Contribute to a knowledge-rich curriculum, ensuring strong progress for all students
- Assess, monitor and provide feedback to support student development
- Create a positive, inclusive and disciplined learning environment
- Support the wider life of the department and enrichment opportunities
- Uphold high expectations for behaviour and student outcomes
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to continuously improve teaching practice
What We Are Looking For
- A qualified teacher with a passion for Art and creative education
- Strong subject knowledge and the ability to deliver an engaging curriculum
- Commitment to high expectations and excellent classroom practice
- Ability to motivate and inspire students of all abilities
- A collaborative and reflective practitioner eager to develop professionally
- Alignment with Astrea's values and commitment to a knowledge-rich education
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
Commitment to Safeguarding and EDI
Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory background checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check. We value diversity and welcome applications from underrepresented groups. As a Disability Confident employer, we provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure all candidates can fully demonstrate their abilities.
In line with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and the statutory Code of Practice, the Trust requires all public-facing post holders to demonstrate fluent English. Within a school setting, this applies to all roles that involve direct or indirect interaction with pupils, parents, or members of the public.
