Teacher of Art

Inspire a Love of Art

Join Millfield’s Art Department

Position: Teacher of Art KS3 and KS4

Full Time: Permanent

Main Scale/UPR Start Date: 1st April 2027 or 1st September 2027 Applications Closing Date: 20th November 2026, 9am Interviews: 26th November 2026

Are you passionate about working with confident, articulate and ambitious young people?

Millfield is a vibrant, oversubscribed 11 to 16 secondary school with a reputation for excellence in behaviour, attendance, wellbeing and pastoral care. We are looking for an enthusiastic, talented and motivated teacher of art who is committed to delivering outstanding teaching and securing outstanding outcomes for every student.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, collaborative and forward-thinking department in a school where high expectations, professional growth and a commitment to “Creating Bright Futures” sit at the heart of everything we do.

Why Millfield?

Award-winning provision: National recognition for behaviour, attendance, wellbeing, SEND, outcomes, careers and CPLD. A thriving school community: Oversubscribed for many years with exceptional parental and student voice. Outstanding culture: Behaviour is calm and exemplary, allowing teachers to focus on high-quality teaching. Professional growth: Sector-leading CPLD, embedded coaching, no graded observations and a clear pathway for progression. Exceptional support for teachers: Centralised schemes of learning, shared assessments, protected PPA, additional non-contact time, and a no-cover policy. A strong staff community: High morale; strong, visible leadership, and a culture of collaboration and respect.

Our Art Department

Our art department is expanding and will consist of two full time teachers and technicians. GCSE outcomes have consistently exceeded national averages.

Who We’re Looking For

A teacher who:

• Has excellent subject knowledge and a passion for art
• Believes every student can achieve highly, regardless of background
• Delivers engaging, challenging and inclusive lessons
• Uses assessment effectively to drive progress
• Promotes reading, vocabulary, strong literacy and oracy
• Is reflective, ambitious and committed to continual improvement
• Brings warmth, professionalism and high expectations

Join Us

If you want to teach in a school where students are enthusiastic, behaviour is exemplary, and staff feel valued and supported, we would love to hear from you.

To arrange a visit or an informal conversation, please contact the Headteacher’s PA, Mrs Hall, on 01253 865929 or email admin@millfield.lancs.sch.uk.