We are looking for a dynamic and inspirational Teacher of Art to join this great school. Art is a popular subject at GCSE, and our department is fully resourced and enjoys excellent facilities.

The successful candidate will not only be able to inspire our students to achieve their full potential but will also be able to develop a student’s appreciation of the importance of Art in its wider context.

The Thomas Aveling School is an amazing school to work in with supportive and visible leaders and a fantastic team spirit – we are a happy school!  

“Pupils and students say that they are happy, and they feel safe. They say that staff care about them and help them to do their best” -Ofsted, Sept 22

You will meet well-behaved and motivated children who enjoy learning and make great progress.  

“Staff have confidence in their leaders. They feel their workload is manageable through sharing resources and working cooperatively. They are proud to be a member of staff” Ofsted, Sept 22.

We are a popular and over-subscribed school, being first choice for many families.  The highly successful Art Department is fully resourced and enjoys excellent facilities.  

This post would suit either an Early Career Teacher, for whom full support and induction will be provided, or a more experienced teacher looking for an opportunity to develop their career in a forward thinking and ambitious school.

In return, we will offer you:

• A supportive induction programme

• Happy, motivated children to teach

• A happy and caring community 

• A Healthy Work-Life Balance and a committed Leadership Team

• Care First employee assistance programme

• Private health care cover by Benenden 

• Two-week half term in October  

• Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme

• Cycle to work scheme

For further details on this role and to apply please visit the school’s careers page Our Vacancies | The Thomas Aveling School

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged.  For further information and to arrange a school visit, please contact Emma Elliott on 01634 844809 or via email eelliott@thomasaveling.co.uk.

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date where interest and applications received are high, therefore we encourage early applications.

Safeguarding Commitment 

Beyond Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.  All post holders in a regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory "Disclosing and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check".

Equality & Inclusivity Statement 

At Beyond Schools Trust we strive to be a diverse and inclusive workplace where we can ALL be ourselves. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented communities, including but not limited to those who identify as Black, Asian or from a minority ethnic background.