Teacher of Art

Teacher of Art

CAPTION: Job details

• Posting date: 01 April 2026
• Hours: Full time
• Closing date: 22 April 2026
• Location: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3YU
• Company: Teaching Vacancies
• Job type: Permanent
• Job reference: 9890264d-ca1d-4281-a1fb-509dca885bc3

Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Abbeygate Sixth Form, Bury St Edmunds
• 0.6FTE to 1 FTE - Permanent
• Commencing September 2026
• Salary: MPR/UPR
• Full or part time opportunity available, please detail your preference in your application

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Teacher of Art to join an outstanding and growing Sixth Form College within a collegiate and highly supportive environment. The department delivers a diverse and creative range of A-level courses including Fine Art, Graphics, Photography and Textiles. Whilst we are primarily seeking a Fine Art specialist who is an expert in the visual arts with skills in drawing, painting, printmaking and sculpture, the ability to teach across any of these additional disciplines would be an advantage. This role would suit colleagues at any stage of their career, from Early Career Teachers to experienced practitioners looking to develop further in a dynamic post-16 setting.

At Abbeygate Sixth Form College, you will be part of a forward-thinking community committed to enabling students to flourish, achieve excellent outcomes and progress to leading universities or meaningful careers. You will plan and deliver engaging, high-quality lessons that motivate and inspire learners, while contributing to a culture of high expectations, outstanding teaching and strong pastoral support. The role includes responsibility for assessment, tracking student progress, and contributing to the ongoing development of an innovative and ambitious curriculum.

The successful candidate will be a creative and reflective practitioner with strong subject knowledge and a passion for teaching 16-19 learners. You will demonstrate excellent communication skills, the ability to use data to inform teaching, and a commitment to supporting students of all abilities to reach their full potential. In return, you will join a thriving and ambitious college where collaboration is valued, professional development is encouraged, and there are genuine opportunities to make a lasting impact.

What the school offers its staff

• Membership into Teachers Pension Scheme
• Family friendly policies and flexible working
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Free parking
• Canteen
• Company events
• Access to various memberships and discount schemes
• Learning and development opportunities, including staff development days
• Funded subject course development for your role
• Range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities
• Career progression opportunities

Commitment to safeguarding

SAT is committed to Safeguarding. We aim to create the safest environment within which every student has the opportunity to achieve and progress.

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The successful candidate will be a creative and reflective practitioner with strong subject knowledge and a passion for teaching 16-19 learners. You will demonstrate excellent communication skills, the ability to use data to inform teaching, and a commitment to supporting students of all abilities to reach their full potential. In return, you will join a thriving and ambitious college where collaboration is valued, professional development is encouraged, and there are genuine opportunities to make a lasting impact.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Teacher of Art to join an outstanding and growing Sixth Form College within a collegiate and highly supportive environment. The department delivers a diverse and creative range of A-level courses including Fine Art, Graphics, Photography and Textiles. Whilst we are primarily seeking a Fine Art specialist who is an expert in the visual arts with skills in drawing, painting, printmaking ans sculpture, the ability to teach across any of these additional disciplines would be an advantage. This role would suit colleagues at any stage of their career, from Early Career Teachers to experienced practitioners looking to develop further in a dynamic post-16 setting. At Abbeygate Sixth Form College, you will be part of a forward-thinking community committed to enabling students to flourish, achieve excellent outcomes and progress to leading universities or meaningful careers. You will plan and deliver engaging, high-quality lessons that motivate and inspire learners, while contributing to a culture of high expectations, outstanding teaching and strong pastoral support. The role includes responsibility for assessment, tracking student progress, and contributing to the ongoing development of an innovative and ambitious curriculum.

• Membership into Teachers Pension Scheme
• Family friendly policies and flexible working
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Free parking
• Canteen
• Company events
• Access to various memberships and discount schemes
• Learning and development opportunities, including staff development days
• Funded subject course development for your role
• Range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities
• Career progression opportunities
Commitment to safeguarding SAT is committed to Safeguarding. We aim to create the safest environment within which every student has the opportunity to achieve and progress.