About this role
Join a thriving school rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted – Shape the Future of Art at New Mills School!
New Mills School is a small, friendly 11–16 secondary school in the High Peak, close to the stunning Peak District National Park, yet within easy reach of Stockport and Manchester.
Following a very positive Ofsted report rating us ‘Good’ in all areas, we are looking for an exceptional teacher to join our team. Ofsted praised our ambitious leadership, high-quality teaching, and strong student attitudes to learning, and we are now seeking an inspirational teacher to support our successful Open Faculty.
You will find New Mills School a warm, welcoming place, where we are proud of our inclusive ethos, high expectations, and strong sense of community. Our values—Think Big, Do the Right Thing, and Team Spirit—underpin everything we do. We believe in the power of education to transform lives and are looking for an art teacher who shares this passion.
The successful candidate will be a well-qualified subject specialist with a genuine passion for teaching art. We would welcome applications from NQTs, as well as experienced teachers.
Our perfect candidate:
An excellent teacher of art, with a track record of delivering successful outcomes for students.
An enthusiastic and innovative team player dedicated to improving teaching and learning by sharing good practice and developing others.
An inclusive individual, with high expectations who can build and maintain positive relationships with students, parents and staff.
We will guarantee:
A stimulating and friendly working environment where every member of staff is valued, supported and makes a significant contribution to the school.
Provision of high-quality CPD.
A community of friendly, engaging students, who are full of character and have a lot of potential.
If you share our values, have the expertise and vision to drive excellence in art and want to be part of an enthusiastic and dedicated team, we would lov