Teacher of Art- Part-time

DOWNSIDE SCHOOL; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious boarding school in the UK is seeking a part-time Art Teacher starting January 2026. The ideal candidate will possess excellent subject knowledge and experience teaching up to A Level Art. This role includes engaging in co-curricular activities within a supportive team and an inspiring work environment. Applications close on 9 October 2025, with potential interviews earlier.

Benefits

Competitive pay scale

Free employee assistance programme

Complimentary lunch

Access to leisure facilities

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Art across all age and ability ranges up to GCSE and A Level.
• A strong commitment to the Benedictine Catholic ethos.

Responsibilities

• Engender an atmosphere conducive to active learning.
• Encourage pupils to learn collaboratively.
• Fully engage in co-curricular activities and the boarding life.

Skills

Excellent subject knowledge

Ability to teach A Level Art

Dynamic and creative

Commitment to professional development

Ability to encourage collaborative learning

Job description

Overview

Teacher of Art – Part-time. Start date: January 2026 to June 2026. Downside School has a vacancy for a part-time Art Teacher for 12 x 35-minute periods over a 2-week timetable. The 12 periods will be delivered over 2 days one week and one day the following week. The Art Department is part of the Art and Design Faculty, which includes Art and Design Technology as taught subjects, plus a wide range of associated activities. Fine Art is offered for GCSE and A Level, with a broad approach including painting and drawing in various media, illustration, sculpture in clay, wood and metal, printmaking (mono, screen, etching, lino), film, and installations. As an experienced teacher, you will be expected to teach across these specialisms and the full age and ability range up to GCSE and A Level. Our ISI report highlights the well-being of pupils as a top priority. As a boarding school, all our teachers engage fully in co-curricular activities and the boarding life of the School.

Responsibilities and requirements

• Demonstrates excellent subject knowledge and a passion for Art.
• Has an ability to teach up to and including A Level Art.
• Will engender an atmosphere within lessons which is conducive to active learning and encourage pupils to learn collaboratively.
• Is dynamic, creative, and inspirational.
• Will be committed to their own professional development.
• Will embrace our Benedictine Catholic ethos.

We can offer

• a competitive pay scale.
• a free employee assistance programme.
• a supportive, skilled, and innovative staff team.
• an inspiring, intellectually rewarding work environment.
• pupils with highly developed social skills and self-confidence.
• plenty of opportunities for CPD, and pastoral and wider-curricular involvement.
• an excellent catering facility, which offers all our staff a complimentary lunch.
• complimentary access to onsite leisure facilities including indoor swimming pool, gym, and squash courts.

How to apply

Closing date for applications: Thursday, 9 October 2025 at 1pm. Applications may be considered, interviewed, and offered prior to this date. Interviews are likely to be held on Thursday 16 October 2025, but may take place earlier if needed. For further information please visit our website at Working at Downside - Downside School where you can download full details of the role. Please complete your application through our applicant tracking system using the apply button. CVs are not accepted. Applications must be completed in full to include full employment history, education history and contact details for referees for current and most recent employer. Alternatively, you can call 01761 235100 or email [e-mail] to request an application form. We look forward to hearing from you.