Teacher of Art and Photography (Maternity Cover)

We are seeking a strong, ambitious, and intellectually curious team player who is passionate about Art and Photography and committed to enabling young people to enjoy and succeed through creative study. The successful candidate will bring excellent subject knowledge, high expectations for student behaviour and engagement, and a reflective, organised approach to their practice. They will be confident in curriculum design and in delivering high-quality lessons that support a wide range of learners to develop both artistic confidence and technical skill.

We are a well-resourced and dynamic Art and Photography department, offering students a safe and inspiring space to express themselves and take creative risks. Our specialist facilities and technician support enable high-quality practical work, while student outcomes and achievements are celebrated widely across the school. Art and Photography are highly popular at both GCSE and A Level, consistently well-subscribed, and achieve some of the strongest results in the school and above National Averages.

The successful candidate will contribute to sustaining this success, bringing strong technical expertise, experience with digital editing, and the ability to nurture creativity and independence in learners of all abilities. You will plan engaging lessons, support practical work, and contribute to a rich enrichment offer.

At Corby Technical School, we are driven by our commitment to developing the most employable students in Corby. We believe in 'unique learners, unlimited ambition' and take an asset-based approach to inclusion, valuing and building on the strengths every student brings in order to unlock their full potential. Within Art and Photography, this means creating an inclusive curriculum that celebrates diverse perspectives, encourages creative risk-taking, and ensures that every student can experience success.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking department within a supportive and successful school. Supported by the Head of Art and DT, you will be encouraged to innovate, develop your practice, and play a key role in shaping a vibrant and inspiring creative curriculum. This role is particularly well suited to an established teacher eager to take ownership of a key area, broaden students' experiences, and leave a lasting legacy through a dynamic enrichment offer.

For the right candidate, part-time working would be considered.

At Corby Technical School we are motivated by:

· Supporting our students to become the most employable students they can be and promoting lifelong learning

· Providing our students with an ambitious and balanced curriculum, teaching core knowledge to secure foundations to enable excellent progress

· Enhancing learning by providing opportunities for students to develop their character and cultural awareness

· Teaching the core British values, encouraging students to become moral and confident contributors to society

· Inspiring students to be resilient and motivated learners

We strive to embed an excitement and love for Art in all our students. With a curriculum built on developing substantive knowledge and embedding disciplinary knowledge; we look forward to broadening our students' experiences both in and outside of the classroom.

About Brooke Weston Trust

Our Trust was formed more than 30 years ago with a simple and clear mission - to transform educational performance in all of our communities. Working in some of the most challenging contexts, we improve our students' achievements by making long term commitments to the community and championing new approaches to improve the life chances for young people.

Our members of staff are essential to realising this vision, and a happy, motivated and supported team will deliver the best possible experiences for our young people.

We place great emphasis on creating a supportive and collaborative working environment in all our schools, where all staff can share best practice through our colleague networks. Brooke Weston Trust staff have access to first class professional development through our Centre for Professional Development, which is also home to the Northamptonshire Teaching School Hub.

To find out more about working for our Trust and the benefits available to staff please check out the BWT Join Us Guide.

We want our staff to reflect the communities we serve. Brooke Weston Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone is treated with respect, feels valued, and can be themselves.

The Benefits at Brooke Weston Trust we can offer you, · Be the difference - At Brooke Weston Trust we believe every child deserves the best possible start, giving them a "ticket for life." If you want to use your skills with an organisation committed to making a difference and improving lives, this is the place for you

We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:

· Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 25 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays. An additional 3 days after 5 years' service and the ability to purchase up to 10 days additional leave per year.

· Access to generous pension schemes LGPS/Teachers Pension depending on role

· Employee discounts with local and national retailers, covering high street supermarkets, days out and holidays, health and beauty, dining out plus lots more.

· A freshly prepared breakfast and hot or cold lunch each day in term time, when you work in one of our Trust schools

· Payment of professional subscription / membership - If your role requires you to be a member of a professional body, BWT will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.

· Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by an independent, external organisation. This is available for you, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, both face to face and online.

· Additional health benefits including a Health Care cash plan and access to an online GP

· Cycle to Work scheme.

· Ongoing opportunities for training and development and access to the BWT Centre for Professional Development

· Collaborative and Ambitious colleagues with the support of a committed team who work to maintain high standards and expectations