Teacher of Art and Photography

Teacher of Art and Photography 
Required for September 2026 
Job Reference Code: FET 030/1105
Maternity cover contract, Fixed term 12 months

Furness Education Trust is a multi-academy trust based in Barrow in Furness, Cumbria serving the Furness Community, located near the centre of the historic shipbuilding town, we are close to the southern boundary of the Lake District National Park. Currently comprised of seven schools including Furness Academy, Walney School and five primary schools, the Trust aims to develop best practice by collaborating and working together to give the best of everything to every child.

Salary range: MPR – UPR depending on experience

We require a positive, enthusiastic and inspiring teacher to join our experienced Art department teaching Art and Photography. We are seeking an outstanding classroom practitioner with an artistic flair and positive attitude to join our team. This would be suitable for an early career teacher wishing to start or develop their career in a growing school and multi academy trust. 
Within the department you will find committed teachers with a passion for their subject who communicate effectively to ensure the success of our students. If you share these skills and have a desire to make a real difference to young people’s lives then we would welcome your application.

We are:
•    A seven school multi-academy Trust with over 2600 students, four schools rated Ofsted Good and two rated Ofsted Outstanding, with excellent potential for the future;
•    A family of schools with a comprehensive intake, playing a key role in our local community and a strong foundation of moral purpose;
•    A Trust that has at its heart a sense of ambition and determination to deliver excellent teaching, care and holistic school experience.
•    A Trust whose work is underpinned by the values of collaboration, aspiration, excellence and integrity to deliver the best possible education and opportunities for all students.

We will offer you:
•    A very welcoming Trust where the development of every person matters.
•    Hard-working, committed and aspirational staff and students.
•    An extensive induction programme with an allocated mentor and extensive programme of subject specific and whole school CPD programme.
•    The whole-hearted support of Furness Education Trust’s Leadership Team.
•    A welcoming and dedicated Physical Education departmen.
•    An employee benefit scheme.
•    Opportunities to work across the Trust in different phases.

You will:
•    Secure high-quality teaching and learning and lead by own example.
•    Understand your accountability for the performance standards of your students.
•    Make a sustained and well-informed contribution to the Art provision at the School as well as whole School improvement strategies.
•    Work collaboratively with other schools in our Multi-Academy Trust.
•    Work with the head of department and colleagues to develop departmental expertise and to enrich students learning.

Furness Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students.  All applicants are subject to the requirements of the Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education guidelines.  This will include checks with past employers and the need for the successful applicant to hold or undergo a suitable enhanced DBS disclosure.  This is a permanent post.
 
Closing date: 9am Wednesday 3rd June 2026
Shortlisting: Wednesday 3rd June 2026
Interviews: Wednesday 10th June 2026

For further information or enquiries regarding this post, please contact the HR Manager on 01229 484277 or via email to hrrecruitment@furnessacademy.co.uk, or alternatively you may download an information package and application form from our website at www.furnessacademy.co.uk. Please note we only accept CVs with a fully completed application form.