Downside School - Teacher of Art - Part-time

Summary

We are currently seeking to fill the position of Teacher of Art - Part-time.

Detail

Teacher of Art Part-time

Start Date: April 2026

Downside School has a vacancy for part-time Art Teacher for 12 x 35-minute periods over a 2-week timetable. The 12 periods will be delivered over 2 days one week and one day the following week. Ideally, the successful candidate will be available to start from April 2026.

The Art Department is part of the Art and Design Faculty, which includes Art and Design Technology as taught subjects, plus a wide range of associated activities. Fine Art is offered for GCSE and A Level, there is a broad approach which can include painting and drawing in a variety of media, illustration, sculpture in clay, wood and metal, printmaking including mono, screen, etching, lino, film, and installations.

As an experienced Teacher, you will be expected to teach across these specialisms and the full age and ability range up to GCSE and A level.

Our recent ISI report speaks extremely positively of the School and clearly highlights that the well-being of pupils is our top priority. As a boarding School, all our Teachers engage fully in co-curricular activities and the boarding life of the School.

We are looking for someone who:

• Demonstrates excellent subject knowledge and a passion for Art.
• Has an ability to teach up to and including A Level Art.
• Will engender an atmosphere within lessons which is conducive to active learning and encourage pupils to learn collaboratively.
• Is dynamic, creative, and inspirational.
• Will be committed to their own professional development.
• Will embrace our Benedictine Catholic ethos.

We can offer:

• a competitive pay scale.
• a free employee assistance programme.
• a supportive, skilled, and innovative staff team.
• an inspiring, intellectually rewarding work environment.
• pupils with highly developed social skills and self-confidence.
• plenty of opportunities for CPD, and pastoral and wider-curricular involvement.
• an excellent catering facility, which offers all our staff a complimentary lunch.
• complimentary access to onsite leisure facilities including indoor swimming pool, gym, and squash courts.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 4th January 2026, midnight.

However, please note that applications may be considered, interviewed, and offered prior to this date, so an early application is encouraged.

Interviews are likely to be held on Thursday 12th January 2026, but may take place earlier if needed.

To Apply

For further information please visit our website at Working at Downside - Downside School where you can download full details of the role.

Please complete your application through our applicant tracking system, using the apply button. CVs are not accepted.

Applications must be completed in full to include full employment history, education history and contact details for referees for current and most recent employer.

Alternatively, you can call us on 01761 235100 or email hr@downside.co.uk to request an application form.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Downside is an independent, co-educational boarding and day school for pupils aged 11 to 18, and one of England's oldest and most distinguished Catholic schools. The School is situated at the foot of the Mendip Hills, twelve miles south of the city of Bath.

Downside School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be DBS checked. We strive to be an equal opportunities employer. Registered Company No. 11751009 and Registered Charity No: 1184700