Teacher of Art (Maternity Cover)

Brookfield Community School, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 7DU

20 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  15 April 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  26 March 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: Art and design
• Working pattern: Full time: Full time - 1.0 FTE
• Contract type: Fixed term - Up to 12 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: Main Pay Range

What skills and experience we're looking for

Brookfield Community School is a large, forward-looking, 11-16 school and continues to enjoy a good reputation in the local community, whilst focusing on its staff well-being and continued professional development.The Art, Design and Technology department are a well-established and highly successful team that offer a range of creative subjects for students in Key Stage 3 and 4.

We seek to appoint an inspirational teacher who specialises in Art, to join an experienced, friendly and supportive team. The department offers three endorsements at GCSE; Fine Art, Photography and Textiles, and we are interested in applications from all disciplines.

They will be passionate about the teaching of their subject and be committed to developing their own practice to ensure students are able to attain the highest possible outcomes whilst becoming well-rounded young adults.

What the school offers its staff

A full range of quality professional development opportunities are provided, complemented by a highly regarded induction programme for new staff.

ECTs are welcome to apply and are exceptionally well supported at Brookfield.

Further information can be found in the applicant pack, which can be accessed via the advert on the school website.

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

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

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About Brookfield Community School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1805 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Brookfield Community School website
• Email address: employeesupport@brookfield.hants.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/brookfield-community-school-southampton

Arranging a visit to Brookfield Community School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email employeesupport@brookfield.hants.sch.uk.

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