Teacher of Art & DT (FTE 0.6/0.8) - Maternity Cover at St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/SJPCSC/58695

Location

Patching Hall Lane, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 4BS

Contract Type

Fixed Term

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

£32,916.00 - £51,048.00

Closing Date

11:59pm, 2nd Feb 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

TBC

Interview Date(s) TBC

About this Role

Teacher of Art & DT - FTE (0.6/0.8) - Maternity Cover

TMS/UPS

Start ASAP

We require a creative and enthusiastic teacher of Art & Design Technology on a Fixed Term Contract asap for a 12 month period, for maternity cover. The successful candidate will demonstrate a passion for their subject and the ability to secure the best possible outcomes for all students.

St John Payne Catholic School is a diverse, friendly, supportive and community spirited secondary school with 1200 students including 260 in the sixth form, enjoying a long record of academic success and high quality pastoral care.

Our most recent Ofsted report notes that, ‘Pupils are taught in a caring and supportive environment. Pupils and staff describe it as being part of a community and some a ‘big family’. Pupils are safe, well cared for and valued. Pupils know that staff are there for them.’

For an application pack please contact the school office or follow the link from the ‘Vacancies’ section of our website.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and fitness to work questionnaire.

Closing Date: Midnight 2nd February 2026

Interviews: TBC

The school reserves the right to interview in advance of the closing date.