Teacher of Art (Maternity Cover) at The Milton Keynes Academy

About this Role

Job Title:Teacher of Art

Location:The Milton Keynes Academy

Salary: MainScale/ Upper Pay Range

ContractType: Maternity Cover

WorkingPattern: Monday - Friday 8:25am - 15:25pm

ApplicationClosing Date: 20/10/2026

About You:

TheMilton Keynes Academy is seeking for a passionate and creative teacher with theability to inspire students of all abilities to develop their artistic talentsand achieve their full potential. Whether you are an experienced practitioneror an early career teacher, you will bring enthusiasm, high expectations and acommitment to delivering engaging and inclusive lessons that foster creativityand academic success. You will share our ambition for excellence and becommitted to helping every student flourish both inside and outside theclassroom.

OurIdeal candidate will have:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and adegree with significant Art-related content.
• Be passionate about teaching Art andDesign and inspiring a love of creativity in young people.
• Have a strong understanding of theNational Curriculum and effective teaching and learning strategies.
• Demonstrate a track record of good oroutstanding classroom practice, or the potential to do so.
• Have high expectations and a firm beliefthat every student can fulfil and exceed their potential.
• Be skilled in using assessment, feedbackand data to secure excellent student progress.
• Be an excellent communicator with strongliteracy, numeracy and ICT skills.
• Be able to motivate, challenge andsupport students of varying abilities and backgrounds.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues,parents and external partners to enhance student outcomes.
• Be reflective, committed to continualprofessional development and willing to share best practice with others.
• Embod y our values of diversity, dignityand equality, contributing positively to the wider life of the academy.
• Be fully committed to safeguarding andpromoting the welfare of children and young people.

About our ArtDepartment

Our Art & Design Department is a creative,collaborative and supportive team, united by a shared commitment to inspiringcreativity, confidence and a lifelong appreciation of the visual arts in everystudent. We pride ourselves on delivering a broad, engaging and fully resourcedcurriculum that enables students to explore a wide range of artistic processes,techniques, materials and cultural influences.

The team combines extensive experience with apassion for high-quality teaching and learning, creating an environment wherestaff work closely together to share expertise and continually develop theirpractice. Our curriculum is well established and fully planned, providingexcellent support whilst also offering opportunities for staff to contribute toits ongoing development and enrichment.

The department is highly successful, with studentsachieving strong outcomes in GCSE Art through the OCR Art & Designspecification. Alongside teaching Art at KS3 and KS4, the successful candidatewill also contribute to the delivery of Design & Technology at KS3.

As part of a supportive and successful faculty,collaboration is central to our approach, ensuring students benefit fromambitious, well-sequenced lessons that foster creativity, technical skill,critical thinking and personal expression.

Together, we strive to ensure all students achievehighly, develop confidence in their creative abilities and gain a lastingappreciation of the role art and design play in shaping the world around them.

About TheMilton Keynes Academy:

At The MiltonKeynes Academy, you'll be part of a vibrant, inclusive school community thatplaces learning and student success at its heart. Our architecturally inspiringcampus features outstanding facilities, including cutting-edge science labs, aspacious restaurant, and a modern gym, all designed to support both staff andstudents.

We prideourselves on being a nurturing environment where students are happy to learn,and staff are supported to thrive. As part of the Creative Education Trust, we collaborateacross a network of schools to share best practices and drive innovation. Staffbenefit from a bespoke induction, ongoing professional development, and clearpathways for career progression.

Guided by ourcore values, Respect, Responsibility, Resilience, Equality, and Aspiration, weempower both students and staff to dream big, believe in themselves, andsucceed. If you're passionate about education and want to make a realdifference, we'd love to hear from you. To find out more please visit our website.

AboutCreative Education Trust:

CreativeEducation Trust is a growing network of 17 schools, educating over 13,500children and young people across England. Since 2010, we've worked inpartnership with communities to deliver an education that inspires ambition,promotes equity, and unlocks opportunity for every learner.

We believeevery child has talent, every community has strength, and every school can be aplace where excellence thrives. Our curriculum is rich, broad, and inclusive -designed to build knowledge, nurture creativity, and prepare students for thefuture.

We are unitedby a shared purpose: to transform lives through education. Our schools areplaces where students feel safe, supported, and empowered to lead their ownlives with confidence. Through collaboration, high expectations, and purposefulleadership, we ensure that success is both expected and achieved - together.

Visit our Trustwebsite to explore how we support our staff and discover more about ourmission, values, and opportunities.

EssentialInformation

CreativeEducation Trust (CET) is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare ofour children and young people by keeping them safe, we expect all ourcolleagues to share in this responsibility.

All shortlistedcandidates are subject to online checks prior to interview.

The CETRecruitment Policy follows the guidance set out by Keeping Children Safe inEducation, where all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check,separate Barred List Check, References and where appropriate a Prohibition fromteaching search.

This post isexempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

CET iscommitted to developing, maintaining, and supporting an inclusive culture andenvironment for the benefit of its employees and the communities it serves.

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