Teacher of Art

The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle scheme

Supportive environment

Job summary

Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School in London invites applications for a permanent Teacher of Art to join from 1 January 2027. The role offers full-time (or 0.8 FTE) hours and a path to teach a diverse range of abilities within a school renowned for its strong Catholic values and academic excellence.

The successful candidate will deliver engaging lessons, contribute to curriculum development, and support pupil progress, while upholding safeguarding commitments and school ethos.

Qualifications

• Holds a good honours degree in Art or related discipline and Qualified Teacher Status.
• Commitment to personal professional development.
• Strong knowledge of Art subject, curriculum requirements and exam specifications.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills with proactive classroom management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Art lessons, fostering a love for the subject and high attainment.
• Contribute to curriculum development and resource planning.
• Participate in departmental activities, trips and enrichment programmes.
• Track pupil progress and provide feedback to parents to support attainment.
• Act as a Form Tutor promoting positive behaviour and student welfare.

Skills

Lesson delivery

Curriculum planning

Classroom management

Assessment & feedback

Education

Honours degree in Art

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Teacher of Art

Hours: Full Time (or 0.8 full time equivalent if preferable)

Salary: Main Scale/Upper Pay Scale

Start Date: 1 January 2027

Contract: Permanent

Join the Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School, W14 8BZ, as a Teacher of Art.

Are you passionate about art and committed to inspiring students? The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School is seeking a Teacher of Art to join our community of dedicated educators from 1 January 2027. We welcome both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers for this permanent role, offering the opportunity to teach a diverse range of abilities within a school renowned for its strong academic outcomes and deeply rooted Catholic values.

About Us

The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School is a highly successful and oversubscribed Roman Catholic comprehensive school for boys, with a pan-London intake and mixed Sixth Form. It was graded Outstanding in all aspects in the most recent Ofsted Report (November 2021) and has a long track-record of high performance in public examinations. Conveniently located halfway between Shepherd’s Bush and Holland Park tube stations, the Vaughan is situated within the leafy surroundings of London’s Holland Park area and is within easy walking distance of Westfield shopping centre and nearby Notting Hill. Both stations are served by the Central Line, with Shepherd’s Bush Overground also running trains to Clapham Junction every ten minutes.

The school is part of the Saint John Southworth Catholic Academy Trust, which promotes a collaborative environment, founded on Catholic Social Teaching and the principles of solidarity and subsidiarity, ensuring all pupils are supported to grow and succeed.

Key Responsibilities

As a Teacher of Art, you will:

• Deliver engaging lessons, fostering a love for the subject and high standards of attainment
• Contribute to curriculum development, shaping schemes of work and resources to ensure relevance and depth in line with national standards
• Participate in departmental activities, including field trips and enrichment programmes, to support a well-rounded learning experience
• Track and support pupil progress, providing feedback and reporting to parents to ensure each student achieves their potential
• Act as a Form Tutor promoting positive behaviour and instilling self-discipline

What We Are Looking For

Our ideal candidate:

• Holds a good honours degree in Art or a related discipline, along with Qualified Teacher Status
• Is committed to personal development
• Brings excellent knowledge of the subject, curriculum requirements and exam specifications
• Possesses strong organisational skills, a proactive approach to lesson planning and effective classroom management skills

What We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Professional development opportunities tailored to support your growth and career progression
• A welcoming and supportive environment with a commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare for all pupils
• An Employee Assistance Programme providing free, confidential 24-hour support and counselling services
• A cycle scheme to help spread the cost of purchasing a bicycle and equipment

The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School and the Saint John Southworth Catholic Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All roles are subject to satisfactory vetting, including an Enhanced DBS check with Children’s Barred List.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020)) provide that when applying for certain jobs, certain spent convictions and cautions are protected and they do not need to be disclosed to employers. If they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website and further information about filtering offences can be found in DBS filtering guide.

Join us in our mission to cultivate an educational environment that inspires growth, respect and
academic achievement!