Art & Photography Teacher – Maternity Cover (Full or Part-Time) + Permanent Opportunity Location: East Swindon
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Full-time or Part-time, Temporary (Maternity Cover) with potential for Permanent
Daily Pay Rate: M1 to U1 – Paid to Scale
Your newpany
This co-educational secondary academy, located on the eastern edge of Swindon, supports students aged 11–16 and ismitted to delivering a broad, inclusive, and creative curriculum. Rated Good by Ofsted, the school offers aprehensive, challenging, and enriching educational experience, with a strong emphasis on both academic achievement and personal development. The school is well-resourced, with dedicated art and photography studios, and encourages staff to contribute to its vibrant extracurricular programme and wider schoolmunity.
Your new role
You will be joining the Creative Arts department as an Art & Photography Teacher on a maternity cover contract, with the flexibility to work full-time or part-time depending on your availability. The role begins in September 2025, with the potential for a permanent position following 26 weeks in temporary cover.
Your responsibilities will include:
1. Planning and delivering engaging Art and Photography lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4
2. Supporting students in developing their creative portfolios and technical skills
3. Marking and assessing student work in line with curriculum standards
4. Attending parents’ evenings and contributing to school exhibitions and events
5. Participating in school trips and enrichment activities
6. Bing an active member of the schoolmunity
This is a fantastic opportunity to inspire creativity in a supportive and forward-thinking school environment.
What you'll need to succeed
To be considered for this role, you must have:
7. Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
8. UK classroom experience teaching Art and/or Photography
9. A passion for creative education and the ability to inspire students
10. Strong classroom management andmunication skills
11. Availability to work from September for the duration of the maternity cover
What you'll get in return
12. Flexibility to work full-time or part-time
13. Opportunity for a permanent role after 26 weeks
14. Access to well-equipped art and photography facilities
15. Full support from your dedicated Hays consultant
16. Access to CPD and professional development opportunities