Teacher of Art

Darton

Academy are looking to appoint a Teacher of Art to join our academy from

September 2026 on a full-time basis.

This

role presents a fantastic opportunity for any candidate who wishes to take

their career to the next level. You will join a talented team and benefit from

all the advantages of working for a multi academy trust. As a result of our

journey of continuous improvement Darton Academy continues to outperform all

other local schools and is now the highest performing school in the area having

achieved an above national average Progress 8 score of 0.37 in the Summer 2024.

Pupils at Darton Academy made nearly half a grade more progress than those with

similar KS2 starting points.

In

Summer 2025, Darton Academy pupils achieved results well above both local and

national averages. This year, the Academy has also secured the highest

attainment in Barnsley for both 5+ (strong passes in English and mathematics)

and 4+. We are proud that 65% of pupils achieved a Grade 5 or above in both

English and mathematics combined and 79% achieved a Grade 4 or above. In

Mathematics, 71% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above which places us in the

top 2% of maintained schools in Yorkshire.

This

post is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional practitioner who is ready to

take the next step in their career. You will teach in a highly successful and

well-resourced art department, working within a supportive and ambitious

multi-academy trust.

Art is

a highly valued and popular subject within the academy, with students achieving

exceptional outcomes at Key Stage 4. The department demonstrates strong

progress measures, with recent Progress 8 scores of +1.29 in Art and +0.93

in Photography. The department

benefits from excellent facilities, including: A dedicated, bespoke art

building, a computer suite for photography lessons, specialist photography

equipment and access to a wide range of artistic media and techniques. We are

committed to providing a rich creative curriculum, including exhibitions,

enrichment opportunities, and educational visits that inspire students and

celebrate their work.

If you

are passionate about your subject and driven to develop pedagogy and practice

at the highest level, we would love to hear from you.

Essential A good degree in an appropriate discipline related to Art (A/C) A teaching qualification together with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) (A/C) A strong and secure subject knowledge in Art up to GCSE (A/I) Recent and relevant teaching experience (A/I/R) Experience of assessment at key stage 3 and 4 (A/I/R) Awareness of the strategies available for improving the learning and achievement of all students

(A/I) A good understanding of curriculum developments in Art (A/I) Able to use a range of teaching and learning strategies (A/I) An understanding of how assessment for learning can improve student performance (A/I) Confidence in the use of standard