Winchester College - Art Don (Teacher)

Summary

Winchester College are looking to appoint a well-qualified, able and aspiring Art Don (teacher) for an initial fixed two-term contract.

Detail

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE

The successful candidate will be responsible to the Head of Art for the quality and effectiveness of their teaching, the smooth running of their weekly activities, and for raising any concerns related to pupils, staff, or organisational matters. They will also be accountable for outcomes in external examinations.

He/she will have an enthusiasm for the subject and for teaching. Upon joining the department, he/she will take responsibility for a number of classes across the age and ability range of the pupils in the school. He/she will be expected to:

Teaching Timetable

• teach a set timetable per week
• set and mark work in accordance with school and department policies
• maintain accurate records of pupils’ attainment and academic progress
• be available to provide extra teaching outside the timetable where appropriate, and as reasonably required by the school

Communication

• write reports on pupils as required
• monitor the progress of all pupils, giving constructive feedback from oral, written or examinable tasks
• attend meetings, including (but not limited to) staff meetings, chapel services, Professional Development days, and parents’ evenings
• communicate with parents over pupil progress both at planned school events and on an ‘as-needs-be’ basis (either by email or face-to-face)

Professional Development

• show evidence of, and a continuing interest in, professional and personal development
• participate in the school’s Professional Development Review system
• produce, share and encourage the generation of outstanding resources
• share best practice with the rest of the department

Additional Responsibilities

• be available to cover for absences both inside and outside the department as reasonably required by the Head of Department and/or the Director of Studies
• assist the Head of Department with the marking of scholarship and entrance examinations as required
• act as a tutor to a group of pupils in a boarding house
• invigilate exams (internal and external) as reasonably requested by the Examinations Officer and in accordance with the regulations of the Examining Boards

PERSON SPECIFICATION AND KEY QUALITIES

The successful candidate will possess a strong track record of achievement in:

• demonstrating and sharing knowledge of Art, with an intuitive awareness of classroom management skills and an appropriate rapport with pupils
• being able to understand and demonstrate outstanding teaching ability
• communicating concepts in Art in an articulate, positive and sensitive way to pupils across the age and ability range, developing with them a working relationship of mutual trust and respect
• the ability to use an appropriate range of resources and strategies in teaching, to facilitate good learning
• being able to adapt existing departmental lesson resources to a high standard, and produce new ones to share with the rest of the department, conforming to the scheme of work laid out in the department’s working document
• the ability to organise and manage time effectively to meet the demands of the teaching week
• nurturing and supporting pupils’ wellbeing with well-developed pastoral instincts

Qualifications

Essential

An excellent Honours degree relevant to the teaching aspects of the role

Key Qualities

The successful candidate will have:

• the ability to inspire and motivate pupils
• excellent interpersonal skills
• emotional intelligence and the ability to empathise with both staff and pupils
• the ability to use initiative
• the resilience and stamina needed to deal with the demands of boarding school life
• a genuine enthusiasm to contribute to the wider life of the school, with the ability, skills, and experience to contribute in some capacity to the school’s extra-curricular activities
• commitment to promoting and embedding an inclusive culture, with equality of opportunity for all

BENEFITS, TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND APPLICATION

Start Date - Flexible start date for the right candidate with preference for the start of Common Time (Spring term)

Salary - Winchester has its own generous salary scale, which is above the national scale. In addition to salary, the school allocates a Special Responsibility Allowance (SRA) to those with additional roles, ranging from running a sport to Head of Department or House.

Contract and Working Hours - This is a full-time position, initially offered as a two-term fixed-term contract. For a right candidate, there may be potential for the role to become permanent.

Accommodation may be available with this position.

HOW TO APPLY

Only applications completed on the school website will be accepted. Please attach a full CV with your application.

Please note that applications will be dealt with as they arrive. Winchester College reserves the right to appoint before the deadline passes.

Closing date for applications: Midnight on Wednesday 1 July 2026

Interviews are expected to be held on Friday 3 July 2026.

Those wishing for an informal conversation about this role are invited to speak to Andrew Reeve, Director of Studies apr@wincoll.ac.uk.

If you have any questions about this vacancy or the recruitment process, please email recruitment@wincoll.ac.uk.

Diversity and Inclusion

We embrace diversity and inclusion in the workplace and are committed to promoting a fair and supportive environment for all our employees. We are keen to welcome applications from all applicants that feel that they meet the requirements of the role, regardless of their background and culture.

Documents

• Art Don - Candidate Pack - June 2026 DOCX Document