Teacher of Art

Heathside school; Weybridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Heathside School in Weybridge is seeking a passionate Teacher of Art to inspire students and foster creativity. Join a vibrant community dedicated to personal and professional growth, ensuring a positive and inclusive environment for all. The role includes teaching Art and potentially Textiles or Graphics, contributing to extracurricular programs, and maintaining high teaching standards.

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Wellbeing Support

Qualifications

• Confident teaching a broad base of Art and a second subject of Textiles or Graphics.
• Commitment to inspiring creativity and artistic excellence.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality teaching ensuring students make excellent progress.
• Plan effective lessons fulfilling curriculum requirements.

Skills

Creativity

Organisational Skills

Classroom Management

Job description

Applications welcomed from ECT’s and more experienced candidates

We are seeking a passionate, dynamic, and skilled Teacher of Art to join our vibrant and creative team. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated educator to nurture and inspire students, encouraging self-expression, critical thinking, and a love for the arts.

At Heathside Weybridge, we are more than just a school – we are a vibrant and inclusive community where every member of staff is valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.

When you join us, you become part of an environment that is:

• Welcoming and Challenging: We provide a secure and positive atmosphere that inspires both staff and students to achieve their full potential through encouragement and meaningful challenges. We want you to enjoy your job!
• Respectful and Inclusive: We foster a culture of respect, understanding, and acceptance, ensuring everyone feels a true sense of belonging, regardless of their background or identity.
• Supportive of Your Growth: Your personal and professional development matters to us. We are committed to offering ongoing opportunities to learn and develop.
• Committed to Wellbeing: We prioritise the wellbeing of our staff, providing the care, resources, and flexibility you need to flourish in both your career and personal life. We are proud that we were successfully reaccredited with the Wellbeing Award for School in 2024.

If you are ready to be part of a team that values integrity, collaboration, and continuous growth, we would love to hear from you.

The successful candidate will:

• Be confident teaching a broad base of Art.
• Be confident teaching a second subject of Textiles or Graphics.
• A commitment to inspiring creativity and artistic excellence
• Provide high quality teaching in the subject areas whereby students make excellent progress over time and are suitably challenged.
• Plan effective lessons which fulfil the requirements of the curriculum ensuring students reach their academic and creative potential.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage classroom dynamics effectively.
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment that promotes student participation, well-being, and success.
• Contribute weekly to the extracurricular programme

If you’re passionate about helping students succeed, we’d love to hear from you!

Closing date: 9am Monday 2nd June 2025

Interviews: w/c Monday 2nd June 2025

Applications will be considered as they are received.

We reserve the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting child welfare. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers, online checks and Enhanced DBS disclosure with Children’s Barred List check. Committed to equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.