Teacher of Art

Thirsk School & Sixth Form College

Educating today, preparing for tomorrow

“A good school” Ofsted February 2022

Topcliffe Road, Sowerby, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 1RZ

11-18 mixed comprehensive school : 1030 students including 120

 in sixth form college

Headteacher:                 Emma Lambden

Telephone:                      01845 522024

Website:                           www.thirskschool.org

Teacher of Art (contributing to textiles/food technology) – KS3 to KS5  

MPS/UPS 0.6 FTE from January 2024

(applicants unable to start until later in the year will be considered)

This post would suit a newly, or recently qualified, teacher as well as more experienced teachers.

Would you like the opportunity to develop your career, working in a ‘good’ school, within our exciting Art Department? 

We want to appoint someone who will make a significant contribution to our successful Art Department. We are looking for a knowledgeable, skilled and committed teacher with the enthusiasm and self-belief to support our students as we seek to shape them into knowledgeable and skilled individuals capable of expression, creativity, and communication.

Required from January 2024, or as soon thereafter as possible, this is an opportunity for a talented and enthusiastic teacher of art across the age and ability range up to GCSE and KS5. Knowledge of photography at A Level is an advantage. In the first instance, and for the remainder of the academic year at least, this post contributes to the technology department by also delivering KS3 food and textiles lessons. Support is provided for this. The successful candidate will be part of a collegiate and supportive department with a strong track record in securing excellent student progress together with a proven track record of examination success at GCSE, and Post-16 qualifications.

We will help you develop your teaching in a positive environment. The post carries form tutor responsibilities and the successful candidate will benefit from working in a supportive and friendly atmosphere where they will feel very much part of the team. We are committed to supporting you to develop your career through a tailored CPD programme and the chance to be released to observe outstanding practice in our school and our collaborative partners.

Our ambitious school is based in the easily accessible market town of Thirsk which lies very close to the A1(M), A19 and mainline rail links, between two beautiful National Parks.

Closing date for applications is 4 pm on Thursday, 19th October 2023.

Interviews will take place on Wednesday, 25th October 2023.

Prospective candidates are welcome to visit the school prior to the application deadline. Please contact school using the details below if you wish to arrange a visit.  Further details of the school, the post and a downloadable application form are available from our website: www.thirskschool.org or upon request from andrew.rickard@thirskschool.org

Completed forms should be returned to andrew.rickard@thirskschool.org

Thirsk School and Sixth Form College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people. We have a robust Child Protection Policy and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment at the school. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory approved references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records check for work with children. Candidates invited to interview are required to complete a self-disclosure proforma; this will be opened in the event of a job offer being made.