Overview
Art & Design Teacher (Maternity Cover – 1 Year)
Key Stages 3 & 4 | Including Fine Art, Art, Craft & Design, and Textiles
Start Date: January 2026 | End Date: December 2026
Full Time | MPS/UPS
We are seeking a creative, passionate, and innovative Art & Design teacher to join our vibrant and successful Art & Design, Music and Technology Faculty. You will be teaching Art & Design across Key Stages 3 and 4, with a focus on Fine Art, Art, Craft & Design, and Textiles. You’ll have your own teaching space, access to a wide range of well-equipped resources, and the opportunity to work with a dynamic team of subject specialists.
Responsibilities
* Teach Art & Design across Key Stages 3 and 4, with a focus on Fine Art, Art, Craft & Design, and Textiles.
* Contribute to a vibrant, successful faculty alongside Art & Design, Music and Technology.
Qualifications & Attributes
* Brings enthusiasm, creativity, and a strong subject knowledge to the classroom
* Has the ability to inspire and motivate students of all abilities, helping them reach their full potential
* Believes that every student can succeed
* Is committed to fostering a lifelong love of the arts, encouraging students to express themselves with confidence, imagination and skill
The faculty is passionate about the belief that every student should leave school with a creative spark and a passion for art, equipped to engage with the visual world around them—whether by creating, appreciating, or discussing artworks.
If youre an outstanding practitioner with a track record of excellent classroom practice—or an enthusiastic ECT looking to make your mark—this is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving faculty.
Safeguarding & Recruitment
Boldon School and South Tyneside Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks.
Please see our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy on the Boldon School website https://boldonschool.com/about-us/safeguarding/.
In line with the guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education, we may carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Employment Details
We do not currently offer skilled worker visa sponsorship.
How to Apply
Anyone interested in this post should complete an application form and submit a letter outlining their skills and experience. Completed applications should be emailed to Mrs J Routledge at: jennifer.routledge@boldonschool.org.uk.
For informal discussion, contact Michelle Hawronskyj, Faculty Leader, on 0191 5362176 or email Michelle.Hawronskyj@boldonschool.org.uk.
Application Timeline
We will acknowledge receipt of your application but if you do not hear from us within 6 weeks of the closing date you can presume that your application has been unsuccessful. Should this be the case we would like to thank you for the interest you have shown in the post and wish you every success for the future.
Closing date: Monday 20 October 2025 by 8.00am
Proposed Interview date: Thursday 23 October 2025
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