Art Teacher

Lingfield College; Lingfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Lingfield is seeking an innovative Art Teacher for maternity cover from February to August 2026. The ideal candidate should have experience in teaching Art at GCSE and A level or be a skilled artist with prior teaching experience. The role requires a passion for the subject and active involvement in school life, with interviews set for October 13, 2025.

Qualifications

• Must have experience teaching Art at GCSE and A level.
• Open to qualified teachers or skilled artists with teaching experience.
• Newly qualified teachers are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Teach Art to GCSE and A level students.
• Contribute to the department’s ongoing development.
• Instil passion for Art in students.

Skills

Teaching Art

Engaging students

Classroom management

Education

Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent

Relevant teaching experience

Job description

Overview

Maternity Cover from February to August 2026. We are seeking to appoint an innovative teacher who can teach Art to GCSE and A level. Skilled artists who are not qualified teachers are also welcome to apply if they have previous teaching experience.

About the Art Department

The Art Department is a creative and collaborative environment with contemporary bright studios where students can explore, experiment, work together and innovate. Our teachers are practicing artists and students are exposed to a range of visual sources, artists and movements, giving them greater context and inspiration for the work they produce.

Responsibilities

• Teach Art to GCSE and A level (KS4/KS5) and contribute to the department's ongoing development.
• Demonstrate potential to be an outstanding classroom practitioner, instil a passion for the subject, and play a full and active role in all aspects of school life at Lingfield.
• Work as a self-reflective professional who can operate independently and as part of a team.
• Engage in ongoing personal development to achieve professional goals.

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified Teacher Status (or equivalent) or be a skilled artist with previous teaching experience. Newly qualified teachers are welcome.
• Applications welcomed from candidates from state and independent sectors.

Details

This role is available on a full-time basis as maternity cover.

Closing date for applications: 9:00am, Monday 6 October 2025.

Interviews to be held: Monday 13 October 2025.

We will consider applications as they are received and reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we appoint to the role.

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities

Lingfield College is committed to safeguarding our children. The successful candidate will be required to provide an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, and a Disqualification by Association declaration before any appointment is confirmed. Lingfield College is an Equal Opportunities employer.