Teacher of Art (Graphics and Photography)

PolyMAT is a small but ambitious Multi-Academy Trust with a unique family feel. Our vision is Success for Everyone, and the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in making this vision a reality.

We currently have three schools in our Trust:

• Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys - a long-established and successful boys’ school
• Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls - opened in 2019 and has quickly become a beacon for success and progress
• Bannockburn Primary School - a large, thriving primary school that joined the Trust in November 2023

We also have a flourishing co-educational Sixth Form.

Across our Trust, we pride ourselves on a culture of high standards, underpinned by our core values of Care and Unity. We provide a rewarding environment where students and staff feel valued, supported, and part of a larger family.

Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys is seeking an enthusiastic, creative and inspirational Teacher of Art with strengths in Graphics and Photography to join our successful Art Department on a fixed term contract to 22 July 2027. The successful candidate will be passionate about delivering an engaging and ambitious Art curriculum, enabling students to develop creativity, technical skills and artistic confidence.

You will teach Art across Key Stages 3 , 4 and 5 including Graphic Communication and Photography where appropriate, and contribute to the continued development of a broad, challenging and inclusive curriculum. You will be committed to maintaining high standards of teaching, learning and behaviour, ensuring all students make excellent progress and achieve their full potential.

As a member of our community, you will support the school's vision of excellence, resilience and leadership and contribute fully to the wider life of the school.

We are looking for a teacher who has:

• A genuine aptitude for teaching Art subjects, which is clearly demonstrated in the classroom.
• A proven record of delivering high-quality lessons resulting in excellent outcomes.
• The ability to work within and add value to an already highly effective and motivated team.
• The ability to develop and constantly modify exceptional practice in-line with a continually changing climate.
• A desire to further raise overall achievement and success of Art subjects within the school.

As a member of staff at Woolwich Polytechnic School we can offer you:

• Opportunities for career progression
• Access to apprenticeship training
• Excellent professional development
• A contributory pension scheme
• Opportunities to collaborate with outstanding and dynamic teaching professionals
• Access to various discounts for a small monthly fee
• An employee assistance programme
• Season ticket loans
• Excellent catering facilities
• Cycle2Work Scheme
• Secure on-site parking
• Free daily coffee for staff

PolyMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offer of employment is subject upon the Academy Trust receiving an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate (DBS), which the Academy considers to be satisfactory. If you are successful in your application, you will be required to complete a DBS Application Form. Any information disclosed will be handled in accordance with the Code of Practice published by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The post you are applying for is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and it is therefore an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

In accordance with changes to the KCSIE 2026 legislation shortlisted candidates will be subject to a social media check.

PolyMAT is committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and providing opportunities for people with disabilities. We are an inclusive Trust who strives to provide an environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. We aspire to ensure that every member of our community, regardless of circumstances or background, have the opportunity to be the best version of themselves through our vision of ‘Success for Everyone’.

For any potential applicants, we would like to encourage you to inform us of any additional support or adjustments you may need throughout the recruitment process. We have an open approach to support for candidates with disabilities and recognise that reasonable adjustments may be required based on each individuals needs.

Sharing your needs with us ahead of interview, allows us to fully support and ensure you are not disadvantaged during the process. We welcome candidates contacting us at any point should you feel uncomfortable declaring a disability, to reassure you that we are here to support. So, please contact hr@polymat.co.uk if this is the case.

The closing date for applications is 1 November 2026. Interviews are scheduled to take place shortly after.

Suitable candidates will be interviewed promptly upon receipt of application. The closing date will be brought forward in the event that the post is filled.

We look forward to hearing from you.