0.6FTE Creative Arts Teacher

La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School, London, SW12 0AB

11 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  18 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  7 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: Art and design
• Working pattern: Part time: 19.5h per week, days TBC
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Between £40,317 and £62,496

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Be a qualified and motivated teacher of Art.

• Have a strong track record of delivering outstanding lessons and securing excellent learner outcomes.

• Be able to teach Art across Key Stages 3 and 4; experience of Key Stage 5 teaching is desirable.

Demonstrate strong subject knowledge across a range of artistic disciplines and media.

• Be committed to developing students’ creativity, confidence, independent thinking, and appreciation of the arts.

• Demonstrate high expectations, excellent classroom practice, and a clear commitment to the Teachers’ Standards.

• Bring energy, enthusiasm, and a genuine passion for transforming young people’s futures.

• Embrace and actively support our Catholic ethos.

What the school offers its staff

What We Offer

• Endless opportunities for CPD to support your professional growth.

• Dedicated weekly mentor hour for ECTs and PGCE students.

• Two weeks paid work for ECTs starting early to support transition and induction.

• Collaborative cross-curricular working parties to develop teaching and share best practices.

• A comprehensive induction programme for all new staff.

• Inner London weighting for competitive remuneration.

• A two-week October half-term break.

• A dedicated wellbeing programme and access to a healthcare scheme.

• Participation in the Cycle to Work scheme and long-service awards.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

https://www.laretraite.co.uk/Information/Safeguarding/

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1219 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School website
• Email address: ssilva@laretraite.co.uk
• Phone number: 02086735644
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Arranging a visit to La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email ssilva@laretraite.co.uk.

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