Teacher of Art (Maternity Leave)

Newlands Girls' School; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Warm culture

Induction & CPD

Flexible working arrangements

Wellbeing days

Free onsite parking

Gym discount

Extracurricular program

Job summary

Newlands Girls' School in Maidenhead is seeking an Art Teacher to cover a maternity vacancy within a high-performing department. Experience teaching photography is not required but is desirable. The successful candidate will join a supportive team, benefit from strong leadership and a culture that values staff development and student achievement.

The school emphasises work-life balance, wellbeing and opportunities for CPD as part of a welcoming and collaborative environment.

Skills

Art teaching

Photography (desirable)

Job description

We are seeking an Art Teacher to join a highly successful team for a period of maternity cover. Experience of teaching photography is not necessary but desired.

About us

At Newlands, positive working relationships, team spirit and a collective vision underpin everything we do. As a result, our staff enjoy outstanding behaviour and incredibly motivated hard-working students. The Senior Leadership Team is visible, approachable and highly supportive. Our values, the 3Cs - Courage, Commitment and Compassion, are what drive us. Respect, collaboration and a desire for there to be no limits set on potential achievement, whatever the starting point, is at the heart of our ethos.

Why Choose Newlands?

We believe in investing in our staff and fostering a culture of collaboration, teamwork and ambition for all. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive package designed to support your professional and personal life. This is a wonderful and vibrant place to work, come and see for yourself!

Benefits we offer

• A warm, supportive and inclusive school culture
• Exceptional behaviour, attitude and attendance from eager and hardworking students
• Excellent induction and CPD, bespoke and focused on your career development from day one
• Flexibility of training time allowing teachers an earlier finish in the summer
• Commitment to flexible working arrangements
• Membership of the DfE Wellbeing Charter and two additional Wellbeing Days for staff
• Time off allowing staff to attend important personal occasions
• Children of staff have priority admission to our school
• Free access to our employee assist programme offering confidential personal and professional advice and guidance
• Collaborative planning and shared resources
• A wonderful extra-curricular programme, including many trips and enrichment activities
• Free onsite parking
• Access to discounted swimming and private sessions in our heated indoor swimming pool
• Discounted corporate gym membership

Visit us

We welcome prospective candidates to visit our school. If you would like to have a tour and find out more about us, please contact Heli Braver using the details at the bottom of this advert.