Teacher of Art / Design

Bedlington Academy is part of the North East Learning Trust and are seeking to appoint a dynamic and highly motivated Teacher of Art / Design to join our dedicated team. Our Design Faculty has gone from strength to strength in recent years, and the courses offered within the department are some of the most popular at both GCSE and A Level. Specialisms taught in the faculty include Art & Design, Photography, Design Technology, Graphics, Engineering, and Food. For this role, we are ideally looking for someone who has experience teaching DT and / or Food as well as Art, however we would be keen to hear from applicants who have a specialism in any of the areas offered. The successful candidate will be an outstanding practitioner, with high expectations and a record of achieving the best outcomes from their students. They will be driven by their passion for Art & Design subjects, their genuine love for teaching and learning and their absolute commitment to widening opportunities for our students to ensure all students receive excellence every day. This is an exciting opportunity for you to join a school that has undergone real change and is on a strong, upward trajectory. Bedlington Academy is an oversubscribed, mixed 11-18 comprehensive school with a rapidly growing sixth form with over 800 students from Bedlington and the surrounding area. Our vision, along with all schools in the Trust, is that every child experiences excellence every day. We are committed to:

• A vibrant learning community with enthusiastic and engaging students
• A positive and caring ethos
• An excellent learning environment and resources
• A team of hardworking, dedicated and friendly staff where everyone is valued
We will offer you:
• National Terms and Conditions of Employment
• Access to Teachers' Pension
• Up to 1 day paid leave for staff wellbeing
• Lifestyle Savings - range of discounts from top retail brands
• Discounted gym membership
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing portal
The successful candidate will:
• Hold a QTS qualification (or equivalent).
• Have experience of teaching within the subject area.
• Have excellent IT skills.
• Be proactive and self-motivated.
• Have a flexible approach to work.
Deadline: Thursday 7th May 2026, noon. Interviews taking place week commencing 18th May 2026. How to apply: Application packs can be downloaded from our website. Application forms should be returned to kelly.saunders@bedlingtonacademy.co.uk or by post to Kelly Saunders, Support Services Manager, Bedlington Academy, Palace Road, Bedlington, NE22 7DS. You can, if you wish, submit a covering letter to support your application; please do not submit a CV unless it is to complement your application form. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" and the Trust's Safeguarding Policy which is available on our website.


• A vibrant learning community with enthusiastic and engaging students
• A positive and caring ethos
• An excellent learning environment and resources
• A team of hardworking, dedicated and friendly staff where everyone is valued, Hold a QTS qualification (or equivalent).
• Have experience of teaching within the subject area.
• Have excellent IT skills.
• Be proactive and self-motivated.
• Have a flexible approach to work.
  
  Bedlington Academy is part of the North East Learning Trust and are seeking to appoint a dynamic and highly motivated Teacher of Art / Design to join our dedicated team.
Our Design Faculty has gone from strength to strength in recent years, and the courses offered within the department are some of the most popular at both GCSE and A Level. Specialisms taught in the faculty include Art & Design, Photography, Design Technology, Graphics, Engineering, and Food. For this role, we are ideally looking for someone who has experience teaching DT and / or Food as well as Art, however we would be keen to hear from applicants who have a specialism in any of the areas offered. The successful candidate will be an outstanding practitioner, with high expectations and a record of achieving the best outcomes from their students. They will be driven by their passion for Art & Design subjects, their genuine love for teaching and learning and their absolute commitment to widening opportunities for our students to ensure all students receive excellence every day. This is an exciting opportunity for you to join a school that has undergone real change and is on a strong, upward trajectory. Bedlington Academy is an oversubscribed, mixed 11-18 comprehensive school with a rapidly growing sixth form with over 800 students from Bedlington and the surrounding area. Our vision, along with all schools in the Trust, is that every child experiences excellence every day.