Teacher of Art & Design Technology Maternity Cover
St Crispin's School, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 1SS5 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
20 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
15 May 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Art and design
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday to Friday 37 Hours per week
Contract type
- Fixed term - For up to a period of 6 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32,916 to £51,047
What skills and experience we're looking for
- Excellent subject knowledge in textiles and photography would be preferred, however all applications will be considered as changes to SOW can be accommodated
- Experience in delivering high‑quality lessons, adapting teaching to meet diverse learner needs
- Effective classroom management that promotes a calm, purposeful learning environment
- Evidence of raising standards
- Engagement in whole school enrichment
- Ability to build positive relationships with young people, committed to safeguarding and wellbeing.
- Clear and confident communication with students, colleagues and parents
- Proven track record of collaborative working
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage workload effectively
- Skilled use of data to track progress and inform teaching
- Reflective practice and willingness to engage in professional development
What the school offers its staff
- A positive school ethos: values-driven, inclusive, student-centred
- A collaborative staff culture
- Supportive leadership: visible, approachable, focused on teaching and learning
- Strong pastoral structures: tutors, heads of year, safeguarding support
- Structured support for ECT's and trainees: to help you settle and thrive in your new career
- Clear behaviour systems: consistent policies that allow teachers to teach
- Opportunities for career progression: TLRs, subject leadership, whole‑school roles
- High‑quality professional development: excellent CPD pathways, coaching, leadership opportunities
- A supportive Flexible Working Policy
- Wellbeing initiatives: workload consideration, staff voice, wellbeing twilights
- Access to confidential Mental Health and wellbeing coaching and counselling services.
- Pension scheme
- Contractual Sick Pay
- Staff social events
- Car parking on site
- On site school restaurant
- Staff room with free tea & coffee
Further information about the job
Students in years 7, 8 and 9 have three hours a fortnight for Art and Graphics and two hours a fortnight for Product Design, Textiles and Food Technology. Drawing is regarded highly as a foundational skill and students are set regular objective drawing tasks.
At GCSE, students follow courses in Art & Design, Photography, Systems, Textiles and 3D Design, and the Eduqas WJEC Level 1/2 Hospitality & Catering. There is diversity of course structure to meet the needs of the exam specifications.
At KS5, students follow AQA endorsements in Fine Art, Graphic Communication, Photography, Textiles and 3D Design. The courses are tailored to each cohort and there is access to high quality materials and photographic equipment to support effective learning.
Other Professional Responsibilities:
- To undertake the role of form tutor, if required to do so, and follow the guidance given by the Head of Year in relation to carrying out this role.
- To undertake supervisory duties before school, at break or after school as required.
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To attend department, year and other school meetings as required.
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To maintain appropriate standards of professional appearance and conduct.
- To follow the school performance management system.
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The post holder is responsible for ensuring that the school safeguarding/child protection policy is adhered to and concerns are raised in accordance with this policy.
Commitment to safeguarding
At St. Crispin’s, we recognise and take extremely seriously our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the wellbeing of all our students. It is essential that a culture of safeguarding is embedded across the school where all young people feel safe and members of our community are able to report concerns that they have.
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.
About St Crispin's School
- School type
- Academies, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1488 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Crispin's School website
- Email address
- haless@crispins.co.uk
- Phone number
- 0118 978 1144
St. Crispin's is an inclusive, mixed comprehensive school educating students from early secondary through to sixth form.
Our school motto, ‘Excellence for All’, reflects a genuine sense of belonging for every member of our community and sits at the heart of all we do. Students are encouraged to be Inquisitive, Aspirational, Respectful and Resilient.
St. Crispin's is a positive and rewarding place to work. Our committed and talented staff team provides the support, challenge and expertise needed for every student to thrive.
Arranging a visit to St Crispin's School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email haless@crispins.co.uk.
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