Teacher of Art (Maternity Cover)

Prendergast School, London, SE4 1LE

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  April 2026

• Closing date

  9 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  27 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Art and design
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: Inner London MPR / UPR
• Additional allowances:

  Inner London MPR / UPR

Teacher of Art (Maternity Cover) job summary

We wish to appoint an enthusiastic and innovative teacher to join our Art & Photography Department from April 2026. This post is offered on a one year fixed term contract to cover the substantative post holder's maternity leave.

Working Pattern: 0.6 FTE (3 days a week). Please note: Working days for the remainder of the 25/26 academic year are Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Specific days for the 26/27 academic year will be confirmed subject to timetabling.

The successful candidate will have the ability to teach KS3 to KS5 Art across all age and ability ranges with the focus on KS3 Art and Design. There will also be some KS3 Technology teaching. You will be an effective classroom teacher with the ability to raise the achievement of all students and be keen to play a full part in the life of the school.

Applications from ECTs are welcome as the school has a strong ECT training and support programme.

Prendergast School is a beacon of educational excellence. We've led girls' education in Lewisham for over 130 years, and our mixed 6th Form continues to grow in popularity. We are proud to have achieved our fourth consecutive Outstanding OFSTED rating in March 2025. This exceptional track record is a testament to our commitment to both our students and staff.

As part of the Leathersellers’ Federation of Schools, you’ll benefit from a powerful network of support and resources. We are not just outstanding in academics—we also hold the NACE Award, the Wellbeing Award, and the Gold Artsmark Award, reflecting our holistic commitment to staff and student development.

We invest in our people. That’s why we are committed to providing meaningful and ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD), from a comprehensive and supportive induction to a rich and varied CPD program across the school and Federation.

We also recognise the importance of work-life balance. We are genuinely committed to finding flexible working arrangements that suit you and the role. We encourage all candidates to discuss their needs with us during the recruitment process.

Ready to make a difference and build your career with us?

Please note that we require a fully completed application form as CVs are not accepted.

The Leathersellers’ Federation of Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references qualifications, experience checks, medical clearance, enhanced DBS checks, social media checks and documentary evidence showing your entitlement to work in the UK.

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

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 Prendergast School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1025 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Prendergast School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/prendergast-school-london

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