Job description
Location: City of Derby Academy, Sinfin, Derby
Hours: Full Time
Contract type: Permanent
Join us on an exciting journey of transformation and excellence.
At Tapestry Learning Partnership, we believe in the power of education to change lives. Formed in January 2026 through the merger of two strong trusts, QEGSMAT and Djanogly Learning Trust, we are building a future where every child succeeds and flourishes.
About the Role
A Teacher of Art & Photography at City of Derby Academy is responsible for delivering high-quality teaching in Art and Photography, ensuring lessons are well-planned, ambitious and inclusive, and aligned with the school’s values of being Respectful, Responsible and Ready to Achieve. The role focuses on raising student achievement, fostering creativity, and supporting pupils’ personal, social and cultural development while maintaining high expectations for progress, behaviour and engagement. Alongside classroom teaching, the post includes Form Tutor duties such as monitoring attendance, behaviour and academic progress, as well as contributing to the wider life of the school, engaging in quality assurance processes, and upholding the professional standards and ethos of both the academy and Tapestry Learning Partnership.
Who We’re Looking For
We are looking for a passionate, committed and creative Teacher of Art & Photography who can inspire students across KS3 and KS4 and deliver high-quality teaching that raises achievement for all learners. The ideal candidate will have strong subject and curriculum knowledge, effective behaviour-management strategies, and the ability to build positive, respectful relationships with students. They should be enthusiastic, resilient, and reflective, with the skills to plan engaging lessons, differentiate for diverse needs including SEND and EAL, and use assessment to drive progress. We’re seeking someone who is an excellent role model, a strong communicator, and a collaborative team member who contributes positively to the wider life of the school. As a Form Tutor, they will also support pupils’ attendance, behaviour and wellbeing. Ultimately, we want a teacher who embodies our core values—Respectful, Responsible and Ready to Achieve—and who is committed to helping young people fulfil their potential.
About City of Derby Academy
Serving a wonderfully diverse community with over 40 home languages, our vision is simple yet powerful, 2 | Teacher of Art & Photography Candidate Pack – Feb 26 ‘improving the life chances of all students’. We offer a rich and ambitious curriculum, strong pastoral care, and exceptional enrichment opportunities, including trips, activities, and a thriving Combined Cadet Force contingent. Our students are supported to develop both academically and personally, gaining the knowledge, skills and character they need for the next stage of their education, employment or training.
City of Derby Academy is a school where:
• Diversity is celebrated and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do
• Students feel safe, happy and supported
• High expectations drive achievement for all
• Relationships between staff and students are strong and respectful
• Staff wellbeing is valued, and colleagues enjoy working here
Why Join Tapestry?
As part of our Trust, you’ll benefit from:
• A supportive network of professionals who share your commitment to excellence
• High-quality professional development and career progression opportunities
• A caring, inclusive organisation that values staff wellbeing and work–life balance
• Access to a range of employee benefits designed to promote health and wellbeing
This is your chance to be part of something special. Help us shape the future and make a lasting impact.
Tapestry Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It is a criminal offence to engage or seek to engage in regulated activity or regulated work with children, if you appear on the DBS barred list. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and be eligible to work in the UK.
Further information about our commitment to Safeguarding can be found at:
Please be aware, the Trust may also consider performing an online presence check as part of their pre-employment checks.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected that are not filtered out) as defined by the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).
If you are interested and wish to have an informal conversation to discuss the role or would like to visit the school, we would be happy to arrange this. Please call 01332 270450.
Further details about our school can be found on our website: