Teacher of Art (Maternity Cover)

at Ash Green School, Coventry, United Kingdom

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Salary

MPS to UPS

Closing date

23 November 2026

Start

Not given in the advert

Type of post

Teaching

Contract

Full Time

Visa sponsorship

The advert doesn’t say.
Its academy trust, Creative Education Trust, holds a Home Office licence to sponsor Skilled Worker visas (rated A), on the register of 11 November 2026.

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Can you inspire the next generation of artists, designers and creative thinkers? We are seeking a passionate and talented Art Teacher to join our secondary academy on a maternity cover basis. This is an exciting opportunity to nurture creativity, develop artistic skills and make a lasting impact on young people's learning and aspirations Job Title: Teacher of Art Location: The Milton Keynes Academy Salary: Main Scale/ Upper Pay Range Contract Type: Maternity Cover Working Pattern: Monday – Friday 8:25am – 15:25pm About You: The Milton Keynes Academy is seeking for a passionate and creative teacher with the ability to inspire students of all abilities to develop their artistic talents and achieve their full potential. Whether you are an experienced practitioner or an early career teacher, you will bring enthusiasm, high expectations and a commitment to delivering engaging and inclusive lessons that foster creativity and academic success. You will share our ambition for excellence and be committed to helping every student flourish both inside and outside the classroom. Our Ideal candidate will have: Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a degree with significant Art-related content. Be passionate about teaching Art and Design and inspiring a love of creativity in young people. Have a strong understanding of the National Curriculum and effective teaching and learning strategies. Demonstrate a track record of good or outstanding classroom practice, or the potential to do so. Have high expectations and a firm belief that every student can fulfil and exceed their potential. Be skilled in using assessment, feedback and data to secure excellent student progress. Be an excellent communicator with strong literacy, numeracy and ICT skills. Be able to motivate, challenge and support students of varying abilities and backgrounds. Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents and external partners to enhance student outcomes. Be reflective, committed to continual professional development and willing to share best practice with others. Embody our values of diversity, dignity and equality, contributing positively to the wider life of the academy. Be fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. About our Art Department Our Art & Design Department is a creative, collaborative and supportive team, united by a shared commitment to inspiring creativity, confidence and a lifelong appreciation of the visual arts in every student. We pride ourselves on delivering a broad, engaging and fully resourced curriculum that enables students to explore a wide range of artistic processes, techniques, materials and cultural influences. The team combines extensive experience with a passion for high-quality teaching and learning, creating an environment where staff work closely together to share expertise and continually develop their practice. Our curriculum is well established and fully planned, providing excellent support whilst also offering opportunities for staff to contribute to its ongoing development and enrichment. The department is highly successful, with students achieving strong outcomes in GCSE Art through the OCR Art & Design specification. Alongside teaching Art at KS3 and KS4, the successful candidate will also contribute to the delivery of Design & Technology at KS3. As part of a supportive and successful faculty, collaboration is central to our approach, ensuring students benefit from ambitious, well-sequenced lessons that foster creativity, technical skill, critical thinking and personal expression. Together, we strive to ensure all students achieve highly, develop confidence in their creative abilities and gain a lasting appreciation of the role art and design play in shaping the world around them. About The Milton Keynes Academy: At The Milton Keynes Academy, you'll be part of a vibrant, inclusive school community that places learning and student success at its heart. Our architecturally inspiring campus features outstanding facilities, including cutting-edge science labs, a spacious restaurant, and a modern gym, all designed to support both staff and students. We pride ourselves on being a nurturing environment where students are happy to learn, and staff are supported to thrive. As part of the Creative Education Trust, we collaborate across a network of schools to share best practices and drive innovation. Staff benefit from a bespoke induction, ongoing professional development, and clear pathways for career progression. Guided by our core values, Respect, Responsibility, Resilience, Equality, and Aspiration, we empower both students and staff to dream big, believe in themselves, and succeed. If you're passionate about education and want to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you. To find out more please visit our website. About Creative Education Trust: Creative Education Trust is a growing network of 17 schools, educating over 13,500 children and young people across England. Since 2010, we’ve worked in partnership with communities to deliver an education that inspires ambition, promotes equity, and unlocks opportunity for every learner. We believe every child has talent, every community has strength, and every school can be a place where excellence thrives. Our curriculum is rich, broad, and inclusive - designed to build knowledge, nurture creativity, and prepare students for the future. We are united by a shared purpose: to transform lives through education. Our schools are places where students feel safe, supported, and empowered to lead their own lives with confidence. Through collaboration, high expectations, and purposeful leadership, we ensure that success is both expected and achieved - together. Visit our Trust website to explore how we support our staff and discover more about our mission, values, and opportunities. Ready to Join Us? Submit your application directly through our website. We warmly welcome visits to our school, and if you'd like to arrange a visit or confidential conversation with the Line Manager, our friendly HR/Recruitment team is here to help. Reach out to us at Zoe.Dempsey-Vicent@miltonkeynesacademy.org.uk , and we'll be delighted to assist you. Want to stay connected? Join our Talent Pool here and be the first to hear about future opportunities. Essential Information: Creative Education Trust (CET) is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people by keeping them safe, we expect all our colleagues to share in this responsibility. All shortlisted candidates are subject to online checks prior to interview. The CET Recruitment Policy follows the guidance set out by Keeping Children Safe in Education, where all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, separate Barred List Check, References and where appropriate a Prohibition from teaching search. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. CET is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting an inclusive culture and environment for the benefit of its employees and the communities it serves.

About Ash Green School

Type

Academy

Pupils

816 (school census, 2025/26)

Ofsted

Inadequate, inspected 13 December 2022

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