Teacher of Art (Fixed Term)

Coombe Girls' School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle Scheme

Pension Schemes

CSSC member benefits scheme

Free onsite Parking

Staff Association

Employee wellbeing programme

Job summary

Coombe Girls’ School in London is seeking a dedicated Teacher of Art to join the department on a fixed-term basis, maternity cover from January 2027 to the end of the 2026/27 academic year. The successful candidate will teach Art across key stages and contribute to a vibrant, supported department.

You will inspire students with a passion for art, collaborate with colleagues, and engage in continuing professional development within a forward-thinking school.

Qualifications

• Be a highly competent teacher.
• Inspire and motivate staff and students.
• Have a passion for their subject evident in teaching.
• Commitment to an innovative, forward-thinking school.
• Play an active role in the life of the school.

Responsibilities

• Teach Art across key stages as part of a fixed-term maternity cover.
• Collaborate with department colleagues and contribute to the CPD plan.
• Engage in and promote the school's values within student learning.

Skills

Inspiring teaching

Motivating students

Passion for Art

Team collaboration

Job description

Job Overview

Coombe Girls’ School and Sixth Form is a comprehensive girls’ state secondary school, with a co-educational Sixth Form. The school is heavily oversubscribed and is committed to providing an excellent education to children in the local area. We are proud of the progress our students make from their starting points during their time with us: the school’s GCSE Progress 8 score in 2024 was +0.7, and the progress of our 2025 cohort was in the top 25% of the country. The school is proud to be part of the Helix Learning Trust.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, full-time Teacher of Art to join the department on a fixed-term basis, commencing January 2027 until the end of the 2026/27 academic year, to cover a period of maternity leave. The successful candidate will join a dynamic, strong and supportive departmental team housed within a purpose‑built, well‑resourced and spacious teaching area.

We will offer you:

• An exciting opportunity in a vibrant school
• A guaranteed CPD plan tailored to individual requirements including financial support for ‘M’ Level study. Our ongoing professional training and development includes National Professional Qualifications in Leadership.
• A supportive department and Leadership Team
• Effective PPA allocation to allow for a better work/life balance
• Touch screen Chromebook with G Suite education embedded throughout
• Pension Scheme
• Employee benefits such as Cycle Scheme, Pension Schemes and access to CSSC member benefits scheme.
• Free onsite Parking
• An enthusiastic Staff Association offering opportunities for staff sport and socialising
• Excellent location with direct rail links to London Waterloo (25 mins) and a frequent bus service to Kingston upon Thames
• Access to an Employee wellbeing programme including counselling and mentoring

Our ideal candidate will:

• Be a highly competent teacher
• Be able to inspire and motivate staff and students
• Have a passion for their subject which is evident in their day to day teaching
• Have the commitment to be part of an innovative and forward thinking school
• Play a full and active role in the life of the school