Teacher of Art and Design (Maternity Cover)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Carshalton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Pension scheme

Blue Light Card

Teacher Art Pass

Employee Assistance Programme

Gym discounts

Eye tests

Car benefit scheme

Cycle to work

Job summary

Greenshaw High School is seeking a maternity cover teacher of Art and Design. The post covers Years 7–9 on a termly carousel and GCSE/A-level courses in fashion, textiles, 3-D, graphics and photography. The department has nine specialist rooms and welcomes both Early Career and experienced teachers.

Qualified Teacher Status is required. The position starts on 1 January 2027, with visa sponsorship not available. Generous pension and professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• Recognised degree in a relevant subject with good classification.
• Appropriate teaching certificate.
• Qualified Teacher Status is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality art and design teaching that engages and challenges students.
• Contribute to planning and delivery of an ambitious curriculum.
• Support students' academic and personal development.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain high standards of teaching and learning.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Pedagogy updates

Collaboration

Education

Recognised degree

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Maternity cover post teaching Art and Design at Greenshaw High School, an 11 to 18 comprehensive within Greenshaw Learning Trust. Teaching spans a termly carousel in years 7 to 9, then GCSE and A-level courses across fashion, textiles, 3-D, graphics and photography. The department has nine specialist rooms, and the post suits Early Career Teachers as well as experienced teachers. Qualified Teacher Status is required, visa sponsorship is not available and the post starts on 1 January 2027.

What the job involves

• Deliver high-quality art and design teaching that engages and challenges students
• Contribute to planning and delivery of an ambitious curriculum
• Support students' academic and personal development
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain high standards of teaching and learning

What’s required

Qualifications

• Recognised degree (or equivalent) with a good classification in a relevant subject
• Appropriate teaching certificate
• Qualified Teacher Status

Skills & knowledge

• Detailed knowledge of current curriculum and pedagogical developments in the subject and wider curriculum
• Drive to raise achievement through the highest standards of teaching and learning

Other

• Willingness to take responsibility for professional learning and engage fully in the Professional Growth Programme

What’s offered

• Professional development and career progression
• Generous pension scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym discounts and free eye tests
• Car benefit scheme
• Cycle to work scheme