Suffolk County Council

Lead Teacher of Creative Arts

Suffolk County Council  •  £33k - £51k/yr  •  Bungay, GB (Onsite)  •  6 days ago
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Job Description

  • Castle EAST School
  • Address: Hillside Road East, Bungay, Suffolk NR35 1JS
  • Salary: £32,916 - £51,047 per annum, MPR (Mid Pay Range) - UPR (Upper Pay Range), plus £2,786 per annum SEN (Special Educational Needs) allowance
  • Hours: Full Time
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Reference: 0683

The post of Lead Teacher of Creative Art will provide high quality teaching, effective use of resources and high standards of learning and achievement for all pupils.

To lead on Creative Arts at Castle EAST, which includes, Arts Awards, Design and Technology and Home Cooking across KS3 (Key Stages 3) and KS4 (Key Stage 4).

As part of our focus on raising standards and embedding excellence we are excited to be looking to appoint a talented colleague to the role of Lead Teacher of Creative Art.

The role will focus on ensuring our ongoing drive for excellent teaching, learning and attainment in creative arts but will also form part of a team of specialist colleagues who work across the school on our approach to truly inspiring and cutting-edge teaching.

You will have a keen interest in current pedagogical thinking and be excited at the prospect of working with colleagues across the school to drive the continuous improvement of teaching and learning that impacts on our students' learning and progress to mean they achieve outstanding outcomes - beyond expectation.

The length of your previous experience as an excellent classroom practitioner is less important to us than your clear vision on what can be achieved for our pupils, your understanding of high standards and your ability to motivate and inspire.

Our successful colleague will have an unstinting belief that every young person, whatever their starting point or circumstances, can make and sustain exceptional progress and that our purpose is to change lives.

You will:

  • be a dynamic professional with a desire for rapidly improving standards.
  • be an outstanding classroom practitioner and Art specialist at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.
  • have the ability to plan and devise creative opportunities with colleagues to unlock their potential.

About Us

Castle EAST School is a specialist provision for pupils with social communication and interaction needs and autism from Year 5 to Year 11 in Bungay, Suffolk.

We opened our doors to our pupils in September 2021 and we continue to grow across our provision.

Our school educates and supports children and young people to develop a range of skills and qualities with support from a team of staff who are hugely ambitious for pupils to achieve both their academic and social goals. This age range means that ultimately the school provides a curriculum covering three Key Stages.

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To find out more, please contact Ashley Elder, Head of School’s PA (Personal Assistant), by calling 01986 808 651

How to apply

To apply, please visit our website

Closing date: 9.00 am, 1 May 2026.

Interview date: 13 May 2026.

Suffolk County Council

About Suffolk County Council

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As one of the largest employers in Suffolk, we have a huge variety of exciting careers to offer people as keen to make a positive impact on the world around them as we are.

As a modern, flexible, and effective council, we’re driven to make a difference to the environment, the communities we serve, and the careers of our people. We explore innovative ways to encourage, respect, and enable everyone to be the best they can be.

By creating meaningful connections with our people and our partner organisations, we’ve built a culture of mutual collaboration, trust, and respect where everyone is supported to be their authentic selves.

We aim to inspire and empower. To improve and evolve. To develop and innovate. To take pride and ownership of the world around us and ensure that we leave a positive and lasting legacy. That’s why it’s time to reimagine a career with the council and take a fresh look at what we can offer you.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Ipswich, GB
Year Founded
1974
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