St Laurence School
Wiltshire
£31,650 - £49,084 per year
Salary:
MPS/UPS FTE
Job type:
Part Time, Permanent
Start date:
01 January 2026
Apply by:
29 September 2025
Job overview
We are seeking a talented colleague to join a highly effective team in our successful school close to the heritage city of Bath.
The successful candidate must be able to teach Art & Design at Key Stage 3 and 4, including digital lessons and some photography.
The ability to teach Key Stage 5 is desirable but not essential.
ECTs and experienced teachers are welcome to apply.
The Art & Design department consists of part-time and full-time staff delivering Art, Photography and Graphics. All staff have a specialist background of either fine art or graphic design which make them a strong and knowledgeable team who regularly contribute new ideas to the curriculum. The team practise their own subject in their spare time, whether it be printmaking, digital art, fine art drawing and painting, textiles or digital photography. The Head of Department has responsibility for Art, Photography and Graphics. The Art department also benefits from the support of a technician.
St Laurence is a high performing and successful Church of England co-educational secondary school situated in Bradford on Avon close to the heritage city of Bath. We are fully inclusive and comprehensive, welcoming students and staff of all faiths and none. We believe that 'People are our Treasure' and regard our staff as our most important resource. Our Investors in People report noted that:
There is a strong belief that St Laurence School is a 'great place to work'. Everyone clearly has a high level of pride in working at the school and in what is being achieved. They feel this way because of the inspirational leadership, strong teamwork, supportive management, pleasant environment and of course, the students.
Since our core business is learning, we are committed to the professional development of each of our staff, whatever their role in the school. If you would like to join a committed, professional and passionate team in our journey to being a school which is outstanding in every way, please consider applying.
Find out more and apply:
To apply please refer to the Letter to Candidates, complete an application form and send it with a covering letter to Mr Tim Farrer, Headteacher to - (all documents are available on the school website vacancies page) Staff Vacancies | St Laurence School (st-)
For further details please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification, phone Sally Hackett on, email -, or visit the school website.
Closing date (and time): 9am on Monday 29th September 2025
Interview date: Tuesday 7th October 2025
Commencement date: 1st January 2026
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.
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About St Laurence School
St Laurence School
Ashley Road, Bradford-on-Avon
Wiltshire
BA15 1DZ
United Kingdom
St Laurence School
Bradford on Avon
St Laurence is an 11-18 co-educational comprehensive Church academy situated in the market town of Bradford on Avon. The school dates back to 1980 when Fitzmaurice Grammar School merged with Trinity Secondary Modern but preserves its longer-standing heritage through the work of two foundations (Diocese of Salisbury, Fitzmaurice Educational Trust) which are represented on the Governing Body. St Laurence has a strong reputation with a great emphasis placed on social, moral and spiritual development, as well as academic. We have approximately 1420 students on roll with over 250 in our sixth form.
We provide a huge range of extracurricular activities and late buses are provided to encourage students to stay on after school. We are proud of our facilities and the level of expertise our staff display. We have an ongoing programme of investment in buildings and facilities.
Our students come from a variety of social backgrounds and encompass a wide variety of abilities. Relationships with our parents are good and we have a committed PTA known as the SLSA (St Laurence School Association). The local community regards the School highly and gives us considerable support. In turn, the School provides venues and facilities for many community activities and events. Our exam results are good. Student attainment is well above the national average with positive Progress Scores year on year. Our Ofsted in December 2022 deemed us Good and our SIAMS inspection in March 2022 graded us as Excellent in all Areas.
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