Teacher of Art (maternity cover)

The Society of Heads; Henley-on-Thames; Remote; GBP 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Free lunches

Pension scheme

Gym access

Excellent working environment

Job summary

Shiplake College is seeking a creative and enthusiastic Teacher of Art to cover a maternity leave for up to a year, starting January 2027. The successful candidate will join a renowned art department in the John Turner building, with bright classrooms and excellent facilities.

The role involves teaching ceramics, printmaking, painting, and drawing, and developing across the full age range where possible. We welcome applicants dedicated to fostering creativity, achievement, and a love of art, and

Qualifications

• Experience delivering Art education to multiple key stages.
• Ability to teach ceramics, printmaking, painting and drawing to a high standard.
• Willingness to contribute to broader art department initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Art lessons across key stages.
• Cover maternity leave for up to one year from January 2027.
• Support pupils in developing creativity and technical skills.

Skills

Art teaching

Ceramics

Printmaking

Drawing

Tools

Art media

Job description

Shiplake College is seeking a creative and enthusiastic Teacher of Art to cover a period of maternity leave for up to one year, starting in January 2027.

This is a superb opportunity to join our art department, renowned for producing a diverse range of dynamic and innovative work. The art department is situated on the top floor of our purpose-built John Turner building based in classrooms flooded with natural daylight and with exceptional facilities.

The successful candidate will bring expertise across a range of art specialisms, with the ability to teach ceramics, printmaking, painting and drawing to a high standard. You will be able to teach across a range of key stages or have the potential and willingness to develop teaching across the full age range. This role would suit an energetic teacher who is committed to the highest standards of teaching and learning; a teacher who can inspire and challenge all our pupils. We welcome applications from candidates who are dedicated to fostering creativity, achievement and a love of art.

Shiplake College is an independent boarding and day school for around 620 pupils aged 11 to 18. There has been a co-educational Sixth Form since 1998 and since September 2023 girls have been welcomed into Year 7 as the College became fully co-educational. Situated in 63 acres of beautiful countryside near Henley-on-Thames, we offer an outstanding education based on small class sizes, excellent facilities and dedicated teaching staff.

We offer:

• competitive salary
• excellent free lunches
• contributory pension scheme
• access to our gym and sporting facilities
• excellent working environment

Closing Date: 10am on Friday 6 November 2026

Interview Dates: Thursday 12 November 2026 and Friday 13 November 2026