Job Roles: Art Teacher (Fixed Term Contract)
Reports to: Deputy Head
Job Type: Full-time, Term Time Only - Fixed Term Contract for 1 Term (to cover staff absence)
Salary: Competitive, depending on skills and qualification
Expected start date: 1 September 2026 (subject to satisfactory safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including Enhanced DBS check)
Benefits:
- Pension Scheme
- Discounted childcare and school fees for staff
- Beautiful grounds, located on an idyllic 35 acre estate in Surrey
- Free staff lunches (hot meals and salad bar)
- Employee Health Cash Plan (staff and their children under 18 yrs)
- Employee Assistance Programme for staff mental wellbeing and support
- Free, onsite parking
Our school is a thriving, independent nursery and prep school for girls and boys aged 6 months to 13 years. Now part of the Caterham Family of Schools, we provide a warm and friendly atmosphere, giving each child every opportunity to realise their potential through academic achievement and by engaging in activities which build their confidence.
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced Art Teacher to join our team. This is a fixed term contract, initially for 1 term (1 September to 31 December 2026) to cover staff absence.
The successful candidate will inspire students across Years 3- 8 to develop a love for art.
Responsibilities
- Deliver high quality, inspiring and creative art lessons to pupils in Years 3 - 8 to meet the needs of all children and develop each individual's enthusiasm and talent
- To promote and develop excellence in the teaching and learning of art across the school, including providing support to colleagues in the lower school with their teaching of art.
- To be a form tutor, as required providing pastroral care and support
- Full involvement in co-curricular activities, according to strengths
Skills
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Qualification
- Art Qualification, such as degree or A Level
- Proven experience of teaching art at all ability ranges
- Good understand of curriculum
- Knowledge, understanding and commitment to safeguarding, equal opportunities and health and safety
Closing Date: 10am Thursday 16 July 2026
Please note that sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must have the existing right to work in the UK.
Early applications are encouraged as the school reserves the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date should the ideal candidate(s) be identified.
The Hawthorns School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an Enhanced DBS check.
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- Are you eligible to work in the UK?
- Are you available to start work on the 1 September 2026?
- Are you QTS qualified?
Experience:
- art teaching : 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
