Teacher of Art & Design

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

Job summary

A well-resourced independent school in Harlow is seeking a passionate Teacher of Art & Design to join their team. The role involves teaching from Year 6 to Year 11 across Fine Art, Photography, and 3D Design. The ideal candidate will demonstrate professionalism and a commitment to high achievement for all students. The position offers generous non-contact time to ensure quality teaching in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Generous fee remission for children of staff

Free lunch during term time

Contributions to APTIS pension scheme

Qualifications

• Have energy, commitment, and a passion for Art & Design.
• Be an inspirational, dynamic, and creative individual.
• High standards of professional practice.

Responsibilities

• Teach Art & Design across Fine Art, Photography, and 3D Design curriculum.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the ethos of the School.
• Support high achievement for all pupils.

Job description

Overview

Job Title - Teacher of Art & Design

About The Role

Contract Type: Full time, Term Time only. Permanent

Salary: M2- M6 (Saint Nicholas Pay Scale)

The Position

Saint Nicholas School is seeking to appoint an outstanding and enthusiastic Teacher of Art & Design to join our well-resourced and successful Art & Design department. The successful applicant will be required to teach from Year 6 to Year 11 from January 2026. The role will require you to teach across our Fine Art, Photography and 3D Design curriculum up to KS4

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate will have energy, commitment and a passion for their subject, and a clear commitment to high achievement.

We would love to hear from you if you are an inspirational, dynamic and creative individual who makes learning fun, and is looking to join a supportive and enthusiastic team in beautiful rural surroundings. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a commitment to the ethos of the School, a passion for working with children and high standards of professional practice. This position would suit experienced teachers and those who have recently started in the profession (ECT year 2 onwards)

The successful applicant will be joining a friendly, hard working school with a clear commitment to high achievement for all its pupils. Classes have a maximum of twenty two pupils. You will be a passionate Art & Design teacher who displays professionalism, energy and commitment. Non-contact time is generous to enable the successful applicant to fulfill this role to the highest standards.

School’s history & background

Saint Nicholas School was founded in 1939 with a total roll of 7 pupils. By 1977, the pupil roll had increased to 140 and at this time the school moved from its modest premises in Mill Street, Churchgate Street, to the current location at Hillingdon House. Today, Saint Nicholas is a thriving independent coeducational day school catering for approximately 500 pupils aged from 2 ½ to 16, with a fabulous nursery for babies from 3 months of age.

The school is situated in delightful gardens and grounds which extend to more than 14 acres. Pupils in the lower, middle and upper school are each housed in their own area, within close proximity of each other, enabling good access to shared facilities. The School is very well equipped with specialist classrooms, Science laboratories, technology areas, ICT rooms, and libraries. Sports facilities include extensive playing fields, tennis courts, a heated swimming pool, and a magnificent sports hall and state-of-the-art theatre.

The School is located close to London and Cambridge with direct train access to both, as well as being a short drive from Stansted Airport and the London Underground via Epping. You can find more about the school by visiting our website https://www.saintnicholasschool.net/

Terms & conditions

Teachers are paid at a rate comparable to the National Pay Scale including post threshold payments. There is a generous fee remission for children of members of staff, of up to 50% of the full fees, upon completion of one full year’s service, provided children meet the School’s usual entry requirements. Teaching staff may contribute to APTIS pension scheme. A free lunch is also provided during term time.

Safeguarding

Saint Nicholas School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and requires all staff to share this commitment. We will check the suitability of staff to work with children and applicants must be willing to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and overseas police checks (where necessary). For short-listed applicants current and previous employers will be contacted as part of our pre-employment checks.