Teacher of Art

Beckfoot Thornton is seeking an inspirational Art Teacher to join our ambitious team. You'll deliver engaging, inclusive lessons that challenge and inspire, fostering a respectful learning environment where every student can succeed. We are looking for someone who: 

• Will champion our school values of Enjoy-Learn-Succeed

• Is passionate about their subject and able to spark students curiosity and their love of learning 

• Is committed to supporting students of all abilities and backgrounds to achieve their full potential

• Can work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute positively to a team culture 

• Demonstrates a commitment to inclusion, equity and the highest standards of teaching 

• Has high expectations of themselves and their students, with a drive for continuous improvement

• Shares our Trust mission of creating remarkable schools where no child is left behind.  

Why choose Beckfoot Thornton: 

Beckfoot Thornton is a large 11-16 community secondary school. We are truly proud of the significant progress we’ve made as we continue our rapid journey to remarkable.

With expert support from Beckfoot Trust central team, we are building something special, rooted in simplicity, purpose and impact.

Visitors consistently comment on the calm, focused atmosphere in our school, this is a place where teachers can teach, and learners can learn.

We believe in:

· Keeping things simple to reduced cognitive load and allow everyone to focus on what matters most.

· Creating people first culture, where staff feel valued, recognised and supported.

· Actively exploring flexible approaches to benefit both colleagues and students.

At Beckfoot Thornton we:

· Have an active People First Staff Voice Group to help shape our culture and priorities.

· We run a reverse mentoring programme for senior leaders, ensuring authentic listening and continuous improvement.

Our school sentence truly captures our mission: ‘We do whatever it takes every day to ensure that students acquire the knowledge, build the cultural capital, and develop the character to live their best lives.”