Head of Department: Art

Job Title: Head of Department: Art

Location: Casterton Sedbergh Preparatory School.

Contract Type: Part time, permanent

Reporting To: Deputy Head (Academic)

Salary: Dependent on experience

Start Date: January 2025

Closing Date: 30th of May 2024

Interview Date: Week commencing 10th of June 2024

Sedbergh School, founded in 1525 by Roger Lupton, Provost of Eton, is one of the leading co-educational boarding Schools in the north of England. Casterton, Sedbergh Prep School is set at Casterton, in the spectacular Yorkshire Dales National Park and is home to over 200 boys and girls aged between 4 and 13 years, both boarding and day pupils. 

CSPS is seeking an outstanding art teacher to continue the development of this subject at Casterton. They will enjoy the benefit of brilliant facilities and an inspirational space in which to bring this critically important subject to life for enthusiastic and happy children. The successful candidate has the opportunity to build upon the momentum felt within the department, but with the chance to ‘put their own stamp’ on the subject; they will have considerable authority to direct the teaching and learning as they see fit.

This is an excellent post for a passionate and energetic teacher, who would thrive in a warm and happy school, making the most of facilities that far exceed expectation for a prep school. 

Further information on the role can be found in the Job Description, and Person Specification.

How to Apply:

To apply, please return a completed application form to hradmin@sedberghschool.org. Application forms can be found at the bottom of this webpage.  

Any further enquiries may be directed to: hradmin@sedberghschool.org.   

Please note that due to the needs of the School and the department, we may interview suitable candidates before the closing date. This job may also close early if a large number of applications are received. You are therefore advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply. 

We look forward to hearing from you. 

Sedbergh School is committed to safeguarding & protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. 

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