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  • Start date details

    September 2026

  • Closing date

    16 July 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    9 July 2026

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Job details

Job role

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Subject

Art and design

Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Fixed term

Full-time equivalent salary

£32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual)

Art & Design Teacher (Maternity Cover) job summary

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.

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.
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Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all employees, governors, trainees and volunteers to share in this commitment. We value diverse backgrounds, life experiences and perspectives and have a supportive and inclusive organisational culture. We would like our organisation to be representative of our community and the users of our services and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We seek employees keen to contribute to the fuller life of this over-subscribed and ambitious school. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Applying for the job

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About Kennet School

Organisation type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary school
Size
1824 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
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Website
Kennet School website
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Kennet is a dynamic and ambitious 11-18 comprehensive school which opened in September 1957. The school has grown over the last 60 years, both in terms of size and success. We currently have approximately 1,780 pupils on roll including strong numbers in the Sixth Form at around 350 pupils. We were judged by Ofsted to be Outstanding in May 2016 and have accumulated a number of awards including Arts Mark Platinum, Exceptional Schools Award, NACE Challenge Award and Investors in Careers. We are currently working on the Sandwell Well-Being Charter Mark focusing on the mental health and well-being of our whole organisation.

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