Local Government South East
Teacher of Art & Photography – The Wren School
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Fixed Term
Full Time
Temporary
Reading
Posted 5 hours ago
£34,398 to £52,490 Per year
Closes: 11 October 2026
Website Reading Borough Council
Full time – To start January 2027 – The role is being offered initially on a fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave, with the potential for a permanent position.
At The Wren, we challenge ourselves to become better day by day; driving our school community forward so that we can offer our students an exceptional education. We share an ambitious and inspirational vision that;
‘Each child, regardless of background, will receive a world-class education and be nurtured, challenged and inspired to aim high.’
We believe that every young person must receive an exceptional education; one that nurtures a love of learning and empowers students to achieve their best, one that challenges, inspires and develops them as individuals and one that ensures all students have the tools to be fully equipped for their future.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, creative and dedicated Teacher of Art & Photography to join our Art & Technology department.
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This is an exciting opportunity for an inspiring teacher to join a committed and collaborative department where staff work together to create engaging learning experiences and encourage students to take creative risks, experiment and develop their own artistic voice.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about Art and Photography and who can inspire students to develop their technical skills, creative thinking and confidence as artists.
Further information can be found in the Recruitment Brochure available on the vacancy page of our website – https://wren.excalibur.org.uk/join-our-community/join-us-staff/vacancies/
If you would like to discuss this role further, please contact the HR Lead, Lynn Smith, at the school on 0118 2143 888.
Applicants should apply through My New Term.
The closing date is 9.00am Monday 12th October 2026; interviews will be held on Monday 19th October 2026.
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The Wren is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of all relevant pre-employment checks. The Wren is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff.
We are committed to equality of opportunity, promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, students and the community we work with. The Wren values everyone’s contribution and ensures all have the opportunity to realise their potential in line with our #BetterNeverStops ethos.
We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that all students, regardless of background, deserve a world-class education.
To apply for this job please visit wren.excalibur.org.uk.
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