Creative Art Teacher for Maternity Cover (Years 7–13)

GDST (The Girls' Day School Trust); Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Training grants

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Loans for training

Cycle to work

Fee discounts GDST

Job summary

South Hampstead High School – GDST is seeking a passionate and committed Teacher of Art to join the department from January 2027, covering a maternity leave. You will deliver engaging lessons across Years 7 to 13, helping students explore creativity, build technical skills and develop independent artistic thinking.

The Art department offers a wide range of media and facilities, including studios, a darkroom, an Art library, and Apple Mac suite, with opportunities to showcase student work in a

Qualifications

• You will have a genuine passion for Art and the ability to communicate that enthusiasm to students of different ages and abilities.
• You will be an engaging and collaborative teacher, able to plan challenging and inspiring lessons while encouraging students to develop their own ideas and creative independence.
• Applications are welcomed from experienced qualified teachers as well as ECTs and those looking to begin a career in teaching.

Responsibilities

• You will teach across Years 7 to 13, helping motivated and inquisitive students develop their creativity, confidence, technical skills and individual artistic approaches.
• The department benefits from facilities including five studios, a darkroom and Apple Mac suite, with dedicated gallery space for student work.

Skills

Art passion

Communication skills

Lesson planning

Education

Qualified teacher status

ECTs welcome

Job description

South Hampstead High School – GDST is seeking a passionate and committed Teacher of Art to join the department from January 2027, covering a maternity leave. You will deliver engaging lessons across Years 7 to 13, helping students explore creativity, build technical skills and develop independent artistic thinking.

The Art department offers a wide range of media and facilities, including studios, a darkroom, an Art library, and Apple Mac suite, with opportunities to showcase student work in a