Art Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Bushey Meads School, Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 4PA

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  24 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  10 June 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Art and design
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £34,398.00 - £52,490.00 Annually (Actual) Teachers’ Pay Scale Main/upper (London fringe)

Art Teacher (Maternity Cover) job summary

Are you a creative Art Teacher with a real passion for the subject?

Would you like an opportunity to make a real difference in a school that has a strong learning culture and where we believe there are no limits to what we can achieve?

If so, we are looking to recruit an outstanding Art teacher who is capable of inspiring students through their passion for the subject and who has a firm belief in the potential of all students. Art is a popular choice at Bushey Meads School and we have an excellent record of students progressing to study the subject beyond sixth form. The ability to offer an additional discipline such as Graphic Design or Photography would be an advantage. A TLR allowance is available for an exceptional candidate or someone with

suitable experience looking to take on additional leadership responsibility.

What we are looking for:

• A professional who is forward thinking and capable of inspiring students through their passion for Art
• Ability to offer second subject is essential - please state on application
• A successful teacher who believes in bringing out the best in every student and who believes in the potential of all
• An individual who is committed to high quality teaching and learning
• An individual who can turn ideas and opportunities into success
• A person with experience of successfully leading others
• Part time applications would be considered

Why choose our school?

• We offer excellent opportunities for professional development and a bespoke programme of support and training based on individual needs
• Transport links are excellent with the M1, M25, A1 and A41 being close by
• Heavily subsidised childcare at our Little Gems Nursery
• Free gym membership to all employees across the Bushey St James Trust
• Employee Assistance Programme for support and guidance on health, legal and personal matters
• Eye Care Voucher Scheme
• Bike 2 Work scheme

If you would like to discuss the role, please contact Rosie Dean, HR and Recruitment Administrator on 020 8955 8833.

To apply for this full-time post please send in a completed application form along with a covering letter, addressed to Mr J Turner, Executive Principal. Your completed application form and letter should be returned to Sheniece Fyffe, HR Manager by post or by email to: recruitment@busheymeads.org.uk by the deadline. Please note that CVs and late applications will not be accepted and you must have the right to work in the UK.

Closing Date for applications: Wednesday 24th June 2026 (9am)

Interviews: TBC

We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early application is advised.

Bushey St James Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An offer of employment will be subject to a number of pe-employment checks including ID and Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory written references, occupational health check and a successful Enhanced DBS check.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Bushey Meads School

• School type: Academies, None, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1236 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bushey Meads School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bushey-meads-school-bushey

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