Teacher of Art

Merciatrust; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational trust in Sheffield is seeking a dedicated Teacher of Art for maternity cover. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality art lessons and contribute to curriculum development in an environment focused on academic excellence. The role requires strong teaching experience and a proactive approach to engaging students in their learning. This opportunity allows you to be part of a collaborative team that values continuous improvement and creates exceptional learning experiences for students.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Dedicated teacher support

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified teacher with a strong background in Art.
• Experience in curriculum design and delivering engaging lessons.
• Ability to contribute positively to the school environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Art lessons with a focus on pupil attainment.
• Develop the Art curriculum in line with school objectives.
• Engage in all aspects of school life and pupil enrichment.

Skills

Art subject knowledge

Teaching experience

Strong communication

Curriculum development

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

* Teacher of Art (Maternity Leave)NEWFast Apply# Teacher of Art (Maternity Leave)EmployerLocation: Sheffield, South YorkshireContract Type: TemporaryHours: Full TimeSalary: Teachers' pay scalesPosted: 6th February 2026Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 22nd February 2026 11:59 PMContract Type: TemporaryStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1533427Suitable for: ECT (NQT) GraduatesJob Reference: ART2202Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type :Temporary* Suitable for: ECT (NQT) Graduates* Job ID: 1533427* Share :**Salary** Teachers' pay scales**Contract term** Full time 1.0FTE, temporary maternity cover**Start date** As soon as possible/Easter**Closing date** Midnight Sunday 22 February 2026**Mercia Learning Trust**Mercia Learning Trust is a successful partnership of four primary and three secondary schools located in the south-west of Sheffield. Established in 2012, with one secondary school, our trust has grown to serving over 5000 pupils, with 650 staff.· To empower everyone in our communities, especially the most disadvantaged, to succeed.· We are kind - showing care and supporting each other.· We have integrity - doing the right thing and always putting children first.· We work with diligence - overcoming obstacles and having no excuses.· We run schools that focus on academic excellence, cultural capital and the development of character.· A culture of excellence – high standards shaped by clarity, not control.· Academic focus – empowering all children through an exceptional curriculum.· Purposeful collaboration – relationships built on trust, reducing sub-optimisation and driving collective success.Our staff are a crucial part of our trust, just like our pupils. We are devoted to recruiting, training, retaining and taking good care of our highly skilled and dedicated team.**Mercia School**Mercia School (11-18) opened in 2018 in a brand-new building. Leaders and governors have an ambitious vision for the school and are determined that all pupils, irrespective of background will thrive and achieve well. The school has secured a strong reputation for educational excellence and during the last three years, has been the most over-subscribed school in the city.Mercia School has a strong commitment to reduce workload for teachers. Within the longer day and ten training days, staff have dedicated time to complete all essential tasks and professional development. Everything is designed to ensure teachers have the time and energy to teach, and leave school at the end of the day without further work to undertake.In February 2023, Ofsted inspected the school and graded all aspects of provision, and its overall effectiveness, to be ‘Outstanding’. Mercia School published exceptional GCSE results in the summer of 2023, achieving the highest Progress 8 score for disadvantaged pupils, this high-level of performance was repeated in 2024.In September 2023, Mercia Collegiate Sixth Form opened. As the school continues to grow, it is crucial that we sustain our culture and effectiveness, and this role is central to our continued success.**The role**We are seeking a highly skilled and talented art subject specialist to join our team on a maternity cover. You will join a school with an incredible culture where you can contribute to the development of the art curriculum. You will be committed to continuous improvement, striving to be the best teacher you can be. As such, you will deliver exceptional lessons and secure outstanding learning, progress and attainment for every pupil. Furthermore, all teachers contribute to the pupil elective and enrichment programme and are expected to engage in all aspects of school life.At Mercia School, lessons are:· based on a carefully constructed, sequenced and ambitious curriculum· demanding and carefully planned so that all pupils make strong progress and secure necessary disciplinary knowledge· taught in a traditional way that gives pupils time to practise and master content· focused on learning, retention and strong foundations, and preparation and readiness for GCSE and beyond· always delivered to pupils who have exceptional behaviours and attitudes for learning, and in lessons without distractionThis is also a unique opportunity to join one of the best schools in the country and make a difference to the life chances of its pupils.### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:Mercia School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.### Mercia SchoolPart of### Mercia Learning Trust