Job Description

Salary

United Learning Pay Scale - competitive

Contractual hours

37.5

Basis

Full Time

Region

Salford

Job category/type

Art and Design

Date posted

17/10/2025

Job reference

REQ004086



This is a really exciting opportunity to join not only a thriving school but also a very high performing Trust with a national profile. We are looking for a passionate Teacher of Art to join our excellent teaching staff team at The Salford City Academy.

The purpose of this role is to provide learning activities to all ages of students in order to develop an interest and ability for expression, to develop an understanding, and using different methods to deliver a successful course with patience and tact with each student to meet their goals. To ensure the outstanding provision and inclusive practice for all children with additional needs across the school, thereby facilitating the best possible academic and social outcomes.

The post holder will report directly to the Head of Department and will work alongside other staff members, to ensure quality inclusive provision for pupils across the organisation.

If so, we have a unique and exciting opportunity for you!

Salford City Academy is seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic and well-qualified Teacher of Art to join our strong team. The post would suit either an experienced Art teacher or an outstanding NQT and we would welcome applications from either. If you have a talent and the potential to be an outstanding member of the department, we look forward to receiving your application.

For a confidential discussion or to a arrange a school visit please contact Samantha Cass (PA to Associate Principal) on 0161 789 5359.

Why apply for a Teacher of Art position at Salford City Academy?

More pay:

As part of United Learning we pay an average of 5% above national scales - the best rates of pay in the sector; We offer a health cash plangiving you money towards essential medical treatment - including eyecare and flu vaccinations; Our staff discount scheme saves you money on supermarket shopping, gym memberships, holidays, breakdown cover, car leasing, cycle schemesand more.

More time:

All our academies start every term with an additional INSET day set aside for your own planning (in addition to the usual five INSET days- giving you eight in total); At least one

guaranteed paid personal day each year

, to use as you want; and we offer opportunities for flexible working.

More support:

We provide high quality training and developmentfor every stage in your career; Every teacher benefits from a bespoke development planto support your progression and aspirations; We give you access to a high quality curriculumwith excellent resources and provide support from expert subject advisers; We offer access to a comprehensive wellbeing programme, providing support from legal and financial to family and housing and access to free counselling and other wellbeing support.

Track Record of Success:

Salford City Academy sits within the top schools in Salford for progress in the DFE's performance tables. In 2025 students achieved 72% in both English and Maths. Progress for pupil premium students has narrowed with academic results at the academy improving year on year. We are highly ambitious to be one of the highest performing schools in the Northwest.

Culture of Excellence:

We believe that students learn best in a calm and purposeful environment. We set high standards for students and our disruption free behaviour policy ensures that teachers can teach with clear and simple systems designed to facilitate good teaching and a calm environment. Our students are fantastic, they are polite, courteous and well-mannered. All guests to the academy comment on the warm, welcoming and delightful culture that we have fostered.

Facilities and benefits

Membership to either the Teachers' Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing scheme Access to an extensive discount's platform 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your household State of the art onsite gym and Gym & fitness discounts Cycle to Work scheme
Free annual flu jab

The Ideal Candidate:

This post holder will provide strong teaching and learning in the Art department within the Academy and align with the values of the SCA Way. This post also includes support for academy displays and marketing including social media to raise the profile of Art across the Academy. This job description is in addition to the national standards expected of all who have attained Qualified Teacher Status. United Learning is a unique group of independent and state schools working together to achieve the best in everyone. Our vision is to provide excellent education so that all young people are able to make a success of their lives and, if we are to realise this vision, we need to make sure we attract, develop and reward the key ingredient - you. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance.