Art & Design Teacher (Maternity Cover) at Kennet School

We are looking to appoint an exceptional teacher to join our school as a teacher of Art & Design. The successful candidate will be an outstanding practitioner who can demonstrate experience of raising attainment, with a proven track record of success in the classroom. The role holder will deliver engaging and innovative Art & Design lessons, encouraging creativity and artistic exploration among pupils, as well as contributing to the rich co-curricular programme Kennet School provides.

If you’re looking for a school with outstanding professional growth opportunities to support you in taking the next step in your career, Kennet is for you! We value our teachers and invest heavily in professional development. We are committed to developing teachers at all stages in their careers.

Contract: Maternity Cover (0.6-0.8). Suitable for ECTs

Kennet School embraces flexible working, and we are open to discuss possibilities for flexible working across all positions. All reasonable adjustments may be discussed during interview.

Required for: September 2026

We offer:

• a fantastic location next to an area of outstanding natural beauty and fast rail to London (45 minutes); 
• an open and collaborative community which trusts its teachers;
• outstanding facilities and resources;
• high quality research-based professional development;
• a range of personal benefits, including Cycle to Work Scheme, on site leisure centre and an active staff social committee;
• strong discipline through rigid procedures for managing behaviour including centralised detentions;
• a commitment to the wellbeing of our staff including flexible working hours;

 
We would like you to be:

• able to teach a range of art disciplines and techniques, including drawing, painting, sculpture and digital art;
• able to provide constructive feedback to support pupils, building their confidence and passion for art;
• willing to organise and participate in art exhibitions and showcases to celebrates pupils’ artwork;
• a clear communicator with strong values and sense of moral purpose;
• creative, forward-thinking and unapologetically passionate about your subject;
• committed to working collaboratively as part of a team and across the school;
• willing to think creatively and take risks in the classroom;
• hard-working with excellent organisational skills.