Teacher of Art
Fixed term for a period of maternity leave, part time
£19,749 - £30,628 based on hours worked MPR1 – UPR3
£32,196 to £51,048 FTE MPS/UPS
Are you a creative, enthusiastic teacher who loves inspiring young artists? Do you thrive in a vibrant, supportive school environment where your passion for Art can truly shine? If so, Lytham St Annes High School, a “Good” school and home to fantastic students and a dedicated staff team, would love to hear from you!
We are seeking an inspirational Teacher of Art, able to teach across KS3 and KS4, with the ability to deliver 6 lessons of Textiles. Whether you’re an early career teacher or an experienced practitioner looking for your next exciting opportunity, you’ll find a welcoming, forward-thinking environment where creativity and high standards go hand-in-hand.
In this rewarding maternity cover position (ending 18th December 2026), you will deliver engaging and dynamic Art lessons across KS3 and KS4, along with six lessons of Textiles. Working closely with the Head of Department, you’ll contribute to the continued development of our thriving Art provision and help shape a broad, balanced and inspiring curriculum that supports every learner in reaching their creative potential.
At LSA, teaching and learning are at the heart of everything we do. We value personal growth, professional development, and offer a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities for both staff and students.
This is a part time position, working 19.46 hours across 3 days per week.
This is a busy and varied role rewarded with:
- Competitive salary
- Commitment to staff development
- Access to wellbeing and counselling services for you and your family
- On Site parking
- Pension scheme
- Family friendly policies to support our staff with parenting and caring responsibilities
- Be yourself; enjoy being part of a culture and community with different backgrounds, interests, faiths and lifestyles
- Staff discount eligibility for brands and stores.
Please take a little time to look at our website which will give a flavour of our ethos and show that we care about each and every child that forms part of our community, and about every member of staff; it is this ethos that makes us ‘a learning community in pursuit of excellence’. www.lythamhigh.lancs.sch.uk
Apply now and help paint the path for the next generation of creative minds!
Closing date: 1st December 2025 - 15.45
Interviews: w/c 8th December 2025
Our commitment to a safe and respectful environment
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to a diverse and inclusive community. We do not tolerate discrimination and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We provide equal access, services, and care regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity/expression/trans status, race, religion/belief, or sexual orientation.
We are committed to fostering a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for everyone. This includes a zero-tolerance approach to sexual harassment of any kind. We believe that all individuals deserve to be treated with dignity and respect, and we are dedicated to creating a workplace and online community free from harassment, intimidation, and discrimination.We encourage open communication, provide clear reporting mechanisms for misconduct, and conduct thorough investigations. We expect everyone interacting with us to uphold these standards.
All staff will be carefully selected using recruitment and selection procedures designed to emphasise the Trusts commitment to safeguarding. All posts, including volunteers, are subject to enhanced DBS clearance. All shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a self-declaration of any criminal record or information that will make them unsuitable to work with children. Any offer of employment may be withdrawn should any information come to light that has not been included in the self-declaration. It is an offence to apply for a role if you are barred from regulated activity relevant to children, anyone caught doing so will be reported to the police immediately. Please note that we reserve the right to review your online presence in line with keeping children safe in education guidance.
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