Art and Photography Teacher Full Time Permanent Contract ECT/Main Scale/UPS From September 2026 We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Art and Photography teacher who wishes to join a successful, supportive, and innovative team. This is a fantastic time to join The Purbeck School, which is currently oversubscribed and thriving. The Arts are taught through a multi-disciplinary approach, rigorously preparing students by developing artistic skills, idea generation and knowledge necessary for success across the key stages. You would be part of a popular, well-resourced and dynamic Arts department. We are looking for a talented teacher who wants to work as part of a strong team, who is able to teach Art across all three key stages with the potential to offer photography for GCSE and A level. Please visit our school website for more information and an application form. Closing date: Midday Thursday 16 th April 2026. Interviews will be held: Wednesday 22 nd April 2026. Further details are available via the school website. Website: www.purbeck.wessex.ac Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01929 550077 Further Information The Purbeck School values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all members of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and this is a commitment we expect all staff and volunteers to share. The successful candidate will be required to have a Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with the Government safer recruitment guidelines. This role is UK based and your right to work in the UK will need to be established as part of the appointment process. Keeping Children Safe in Education The Purbeck school will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. All aspects of social media and internet searches will be conducted. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern. About Us Informal visits are welcome and if you would like to do so or have any other questions about the post please contact Lucy Fields, Head of Art on 01929 550077 or e-mail: [email protected] All teaching staff at The Purbeck School are dedicated professionals who take an active part in their own professional development to ensure that their own teaching incorporates the very best evidential practice. We are committed to developing each individual and therefore there will be access to CPD and opportunities to progress onto the TLR structure are regular.