Art & Textiles Teacher (Part-Time)

TES FE News; Gerrards Cross; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious UK school in Gerrards Cross is seeking a qualified teacher to deliver Art and Textiles across all age groups, including A level. The ideal candidate should have a passion for teaching and a commitment to fostering creativity and independent project work among students. This is a fixed-term contract starting January 2026, with an opportunity to extend, and includes safeguarding responsibilities. Applicants should have an enhanced DBS and qualifications checks.

Qualifications

• Passion for the subject and willingness to teach traditional textile skills at a high level with a creative foundation.
• Commitment to safeguarding and eligibility for enhanced DBS and qualifications checks.

Responsibilities

• Teach timetabled Art and Textiles across all age groups in the senior school, including A level.
• Encourage enthusiasm for the subject and teach traditional textile skills to a high level with a creative foundation.
• Foster independent and adventurous project work and attention to detail.

Education

Qualified teacher able to teach Art and Textiles to senior school level, including A level.

Job description

Overview

Fixed Term contract starting January 2026 with opportunity to extend.

The Art Department at St Mary’s seeks a well-qualified and enthusiastic teacher. The successful candidate will be expected to teach timetabled Art and Textiles across all age groups in the senior school, including A level. Enthusiasm for the subject is essential and a willingness to teach traditional textile skills to a high level but with a creative foundation is key to success. Students are encouraged to be independent and adventurous in their projects and to develop an eye for detail.

Responsibilities

• Teach timetabled Art and Textiles across all age groups in the senior school, including A level.


• Encourage enthusiasm for the subject and teach traditional textile skills to a high level with a creative foundation.


• Foster independent and adventurous project work and attention to detail.

Requirements

• Qualified teacher able to teach Art and Textiles to senior school level, including A level.


• Passion for the subject and willingness to teach traditional textile skills at a high level with a creative foundation.


• Commitment to safeguarding and eligibility for enhanced DBS and qualifications checks.

Application details

For further details and an application pack, please contact the school on [e-mail] or visit the website: https://stmarysschool.co.uk/

Closing date: 9am, Thursday 9 October 2025. Interviews – week commencing 13 October 2025. Early applications are advised as the School reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the application process.

Safeguarding

St Mary’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its recruitment and selection of job applicants. The school expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS and qualification check.