Job Introduction
The Priory Witham Academy is looking for a highly motivated and passionate Teacher of Art to join a school that makes a genuine difference to its students and supports its staff to achieve their individual goals. We passionately believe there is something special about our Academy – a tangible sense of community and an unwavering commitment to fulfil our motto ‘Believe Together Achieve Together’.
The Priory Witham Academy is an ‘all through’ (EYFS – 18) Academy in Lincoln that is central to the community it serves. Our dedicated team of staff are supportive and aspirant and in return benefit from a high trust, high accountability environment where our ‘open door’ policy values and celebrates the inputs of individuals to create our Academy vision.
We are seeking to appoint a teacher of Art to work 4 days per week, starting after Easter 2026 but would also consider someone looking for full time. We seek a teacher who is passionate about the subject and able to plan, prepare and deliver outstanding and engaging lessons with experience of teaching and curriculum planning across KS3, 4 and 5. The successful candidate will have the vision, drive and interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with our students and will demonstrate the dedication and motivation to enable all learners to achieve their fullest potential. This is an exciting time to join the Academy as we look to deliver the Craft and Design T-Level with a specialism in Fashion and textiles, although there is no direct requirement to teach this. The successful candidate would also have the opportunity to teach GCSE Photography, experience teaching in this area would be beneficial but is not a requirement.
The Priory Federation of Academies Trust is an established and supportive MAT. Our scale allows both flexibility and creativity in terms of career development, with permanent and secondment opportunities across our academies allowing exciting career pathways. We are determined in our mission to improve the life chances of our students and we are equally ambitious for, and committed to, the wellbeing and development of our staff. All our staff benefit from comprehensive induction, extensive CPD opportunities, our Employee Benefits Programme and excellent support from our HR team. The Trust follows national school teachers’ pay and conditions and adheres to the national pay recommendations.
Visits to the academy are welcomed and encouraged. To arrange a visit, or for further information about the post, please contact Marie Seller, PA to the Headteachers at mseller@prioryacademies.co.uk or telephone 01522 882900.
Closing Date: 01/02/2026
Please select Apply Online to begin your application. Please note CVs are not accepted.
For expressions of interest from colleagues within the Trust, please complete the internal application form through ESS under current vacancies.
The Priory Federation of Academies Trust is committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive environment for all. Our aim, embedded in the Trust Values, is to enrich our workforce at every level and we encourage applications from all under-represented groups.
The Priory Federation of Academies Trust strictly adheres to UK-GDPR regulations. In order to complete your application for this position you will be required to read and agree to the terms of our privacy statement. This will be available for you to read when you commence your application.
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The position is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Please note that applicants may be subject to online/social media presence checks.
We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date if we identify a suitable candidate.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
The school advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews. When interviews are taking place schools will follow all Government and Public Health England Guidelines.
All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.
