Classroom Teacher with Art specialism

St John's Walham Green Church of England Primary School, London, SW6 6AS

21 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  17 April 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  27 March 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: Contract type: Part time (0.6 FTE), Permanent Working days: 3 days to be decided mutually
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

You will:

• To deliver high-quality, engaging art education across the primary age range, fostering creativity, artistic skills, and appreciation of visual arts in line with the national curriculum.

• The role supports the school’s broader creative curriculum and contributes to whole-school displays, enrichment, and arts-focused initiatives.

• Be a flexible and motivating teacher, able to support broader curricular learning, in addition to art learning.

• Fulfil the professional responsibilities of a teacher, as set out in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document.

• Meet the expectations set out in the Teachers’ Standards

• Support the School Vision and values.

Duties and responsibilities

Teaching

• Plan and deliver high-quality art lessons across EYFS, KS1, and KS2, tailored to include all pupils.

• Use a variety of techniques and materials to inspire creativity and support pupils’ artistic development.

• Assess and report on pupils’ progress in art, maintaining accurate records.

• Work collaboratively with class teachers to integrate art within broader curriculum themes where appropriate.

• Contribute to the school’s display strategy, supporting visual celebration of pupils’ work across the school environment.

• Organise and lead art-related enrichment opportunities (e.g. workshops, visiting artists, exhibitions).

• Manage and maintain art resources and materials in line with health and safety standards.

• Ensure inclusion and differentiation so that all pupils, including SEND and EAL, can engage and progress in art.

Whole-school organisation, strategy and development

• Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the school’s policies, practices and procedures and support the school’s vision and values.

• Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school, including enrichment opportunities for pupils.

• Work with others on curriculum and pupil development to secure strong outcomes.

• Provide cover, in the unforeseen circumstance that another teacher is unable to teach

Health, safety and discipline

• Promote the safety and wellbeing of pupils

• Maintain good order and discipline among pupils, managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment

Professional development

• To take active interest in your own professional development and ongoing improvement of practice

• Take part in the school’s appraisal procedures

• Take part in further training and development in order to improve own teaching

• Take part in the appraisal and professional development of others, where appropriate

Communication

• Communicate effectively with pupils and their families

• Participate in school practices and events that promote positive family engagement

Working with colleagues and other relevant professionals

• Collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond the school

• Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues

Personal and professional conduct

• Uphold public trust in the profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school

• Have proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school, and maintain high standards of attendance and punctuality

• Understand and act within the statutory frameworks setting out their professional duties and responsibilities

• Promote the ethos of St John’s, as expressed in the mission and vision statements

• Demonstrate alignment with the Christian ethos of the school

Management of staff and resources

• Direct and supervise support staff, and where appropriate, other teachers/student teachers

• Contribute to the recruitment and professional development of other teachers and support staff.

• Deploy resources effectively

Safeguarding

• Work in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education, Prevent) and our safeguarding and child protection policies

• Work with the designated safeguarding leads (DSL/DDSLs) to promote the best interests of pupils, including sharing concerns where necessary

• Promote the safeguarding of all pupils in the school

What the school offers its staff

Competitive Employment Package

• Fair salary aligned to role and experience
• Pension scheme (e.g., LGPS or Teachers' Pension Scheme if you’re a school)
• Holiday entitlement with clear leave policies

Training & Professional Development

• CPD opportunities throughout the year
• Access to workshops, courses, external training, and conferences
• Mentoring or buddy system for new starters
• Performance development reviews and goal setting

Perks & Additional Benefits

• Staff room / staff facilities
• Free tea/coffee
• IT equipment (laptop/iPad)
• Discount schemes or cycle-to-work programme
• On‑site parking (if available)

Wellbeing & Staff Support

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Mental health and wellbeing resources
• Occupational health services
• Supportive leadership and open communication channels

Culture & Values

• A positive, inclusive, collaborative environment
• Clear mission and vision
• Opportunities to join committees, initiatives, and community events

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

St. John’s Walham Green CE Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful applicant.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Application form. St John's School - Current.docx - 1.05 MB (opens in new tab)

Classroom Teacher with Art Specialism.pdf - 308 KB (opens in new tab)

About St John's Walham Green Church of England Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 394 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St John's Walham Green Church of England Primary School website
• Email address: admin@stjohnsce.lbhf.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0207 731 5454
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-johns-walham-green-church-of-england-primary-school

St John’s Walham Green CE Primary School is a friendly and popular school located in Fulham. Our core values of courage, compassion and wisdom underpin all aspects school life.

Arranging a visit to St John's Walham Green Church of England Primary School

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