Teacher of Art & Design Technology - Main Scale / UPS
Oathall Community College, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 2AQ18 days remaining to apply
Start date details
April 2026
Closing date
27 January 2026 at 9am
Date listed
8 January 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Art and design
Working pattern
- Full time, part time
Contract type
- Fixed term - TBC - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- Mainscale / UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher of Art & Design Technology to cover maternity leave from April 2026. The post is offered at 0.8 FTE, although full-time applications will also be considered. The length of the maternity cover contract is open.
The successful candidate will be passionate about inspiring creativity and maintaining high standards of teaching and learning across Art and Design Technology. The ability to teach GCSE Photography is required, and we welcome applicants with specialisms in any Design Technology discipline.
This role is suitable for ECTs, experienced teachers, or former teachers looking to return to the profession, and offers an excellent opportunity to join a thriving and successful faculty.
What the school offers its staff
We place a high value on Continuing Professional Learning, supported by a comprehensive training programme and close collaboration with our local federation schools.
Benefits include participation in the generous local government pension scheme, free use of the school gym and access to WSCC employee benefits.
Further information about the job
Applications should be completed using the teacher application form, recruitment monitoring form and a letter of application (no more than two sides of A4). CV's will not be accepted.
Art & DT Teacher Applicant Pack January 2026
Please submit your application by email to jobs@oathall.org or by post to Mrs Sara Atkin, ensuring it arrives no later than 9am on Tuesday 27 January.
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 4 February.
Suitable candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date, and we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.
Commitment to safeguarding
Safeguarding: Oathall Community College and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
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About Oathall Community College
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1303 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Oathall Community College website
- Email address
- jobs@oathall.org
- Phone number
- 01444 414001
As Headteacher in the college I am committed to providing an excellent education for every child in our learning community.
Oathall College is very much a school at the heart of its community. The staff care passionately about the well-being of the children and are driven to ensure their educational experience is the best it can be. Our students are vibrant, enthusiastic learners and actively engage with the extensive range of opportunities available to them.
Our Federation of secondary schools work closely together to enhance development opportunities for staff and the educational experiences of the young people in the area. The professional development of all staff is a high priority at Oathall. We are constantly looking to improve and are focussed on becoming an outstanding school.
Successful applicants will join a team committed to securing the highest quality learning experiences so that all of our students receive an outstanding education. The team works tirelessly to nurture a creative learning environment with an emphasis on developing independent learners. Inspiring students to develop a love of learning, to aim high and to maximise their full potential will be at the heart of what you do.
Applicants will be dedicated, creative and talented with the ability to inspire others. They will model outstanding practice in the classroom and in all interactions with colleagues, parents and students. They will need the ability to work following their own initiative and also the skills to work closely in our Faculty teams.
You will find further information on our website, but please don’t hesitate to contact me if you wish to know anything further.
I look forward to welcoming you to Oathall.
Mr T Houghton
Headteacher
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