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Scissett Middle School is a thriving, over-subscribed and highly successful school, catering for pupils between the ages of 10 and 13 (Y6-8).  Teachers in our school can really teach as pupils have outstanding behaviours, matched with a zest for learning. We encourage our staff to take risks and enjoy their teaching as we believe this leads to strong relationships and exceptional progress.

We are looking to recruit a talented and enthusiastic Art, Design and Technology teacher, who wants to inspire a love of learning in our young people.  Our Art, Design and Technology teachers usually teach both KS2 and KS3; therefore, the position may be of interest to both primary and secondary trained teachers with a Art, Design and Technology specialism. 

You will:

• Be a highly effective classroom teacher 
• Be organised and committed 
• Have a strong moral purpose which puts pupils at the centre of everything 
• Believe in high achievement for all
• Be committed to the extra-curricular life of the school

We can offer:

• The opportunity to work in a very special school; one which is forward thinking, dedicated to the improving the lives of all children and continuously seeks to be the best it can possibly be 
• Highly motivated pupils who are eager to learn and engage in lessons
• A school that doesn’t do fads or gimmicks; one which puts teacher workload and wellbeing at the centre of every decision we make
• A commitment to your future development through a well-structured CPD programme 
• The chance to work as part of a small multi-academy trust who are relentless in their drive to deliver the best learning experiences to all
• Annual salary increments plus inflation linked increases.
• Automatic enrolment into a Teacher Pension or Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution rates.
• Enhanced occupational benefits (such as maternity, adoption and parental leave).
• Automatic enrolment into our Employee Assistance Programme which gives you and your family members free access to Health and Wellbeing services including, GP consultations, Private medial operations, Physiotherapy, Counselling and mindfulness, wellbeing clinics, nurse support services, chronic illness and cancer support, menopause support.
• Flexible family friendly policies from day one.
• Funding of a wide range of accredited training courses and apprenticeships.
• A range of working patterns dependent upon the role.
• For employees on all year-round contracts, a minimum of 28.5 days plus bank holidays (this increases with length of service) holiday entitlement.
• Death in service benefit.

Visits are warmly welcomed and highly recommended.

For further information about this post please contact Sally Booth, PA to the Headteacher, on 01484 865444 or sbooth@themast.co.uk

Interview Date: 23 March 2026

Other Information

The closing date is 18th March 2026 at 9:00am, with interviews planned for week commencing 23rd March 2026, but could take place earlier if a suitable application is received. The expected start date for the successful candidate would be as soon as possible.

We reserve the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close the day the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early.  You are therefore advised to get your return you application as soon as possible.

Application is via the Trust’s online application form only, separate submissions or supporting documentation will not be accepted; all information should be provided within the relevant sections of the application form. You have the option to save and edit your application prior to submission ONCE you populate each section. As the application form is hosted on Microsoft Forms, you may wish to copy and paste any larger sections of text into the form.

The application form requires you to provide in addition to personal details, educational achievements, and employment history, you are required on the application form to provide clear and concise examples (in no more than a total of 1000 words) demonstrating how you meet the following areas:

• Previous Experience
• Education and training attainments
• Relevant information
• Additional factors including continual professional development

We are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our staff with a dedicated wellbeing charter, mental health first aid trained colleagues and wellbeing advocates at each location.

The Mast Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and checks regarding suitability to work with children. Only in exceptional circumstances will the school interview without references prior, where the candidate does not wish to notify their current employer; applicants must make this clear when applying.

The Mast Academy Trust’s aim is to attract people from diverse backgrounds to build on our inclusive culture and represent the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. 

We are committed to inclusivity and will consider requests for flexible working including part time and job share arrangements, where the role allows.

We reserve the right to close advertisements early so early application is advised.

 

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