Teaching Vacancies
ART TEACHER
Required for September 2026
Fixed Term Contract
Full Time, Term Time only
Our mission is to inspire each child with a love of learning and to prepare them for a fulfilling future. We are seeking a dynamic, inspirational and passionate Art teacher.
The successful candidate will inspire students across Year 3 – Year 8 to develop a love for art. The ideal candidate will have experience teaching art lessons to pupils across all abilities. They will ensure the teaching of art across the school is outstanding, and everybody is engaged positively in learning, and the standards of progress are excellent. Candidates will have a warm approach, show initiative and be prepared to play a full part in school life, including co-curricular activities.
This role is Full Time/TTO and is for a fixed term (initially the autumn term from 1 September to 31 December 2026) to cover the absence of the substantive post holder.
Salary will be according to experience and qualifications.
To apply for this role please complete the application form and send this, along with an accompanying letter to our HR Business Partner Jenny Haines at hr@hawthorns.com.
The application deadline is 10.00am on Thursday 16 July 2026. Early application is strongly encouraged. The school reserves the right to conclude the recruitment process before the closing date should the ideal candidate be identified.
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ 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 suitability to work with children declaration, checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS check.
Safeguarding All roles advertised will involve contact with children. ºìÐÓÊÓƵ is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All applicants should read the policies below. Enhanced disclosures from the Disclosure and Barring Service will be sought on all successful applicants.
Equal Opportunities ºìÐÓÊÓƵ is committed to applying its equal opportunities policy at all stages of recruitment and selection and to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and equally in every part of school life. We are committed to creating and sustaining an environment that values individuality and difference and celebrates the diversity of staff and pupils. We believe in equal opportunity for everyone, irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. We welcome applications from appropriately qualified candidates from all backgrounds. Individuals are selected, promoted and treated solely on the basis of their relevant merits (i.e. skills, qualifications, abilities, experience). We believe that diverse teams are stronger teams, and that the more inclusive we are, the more our staff and pupils will feel a sense of belonging and will thrive.
Prospective staff should also read the information and policy documents below:
- Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form
- Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy
- Staff Recruitment, Selection & Disclosure Policy
- Staff Code of Conduct Policy
