Art Teacher

Are you an inspiring creative educator who believes that art, design and making are central to a rich and meaningful childhood?

Do you love helping children explore ideas, take creative risks and develop the confidence to express themselves through a wide range of materials, media and processes?

If so, you may feel very much at home at Alleyn Court Preparatory School.

We are looking for an exceptional Art Teacher to teach across the school, driving high standards while continuing to develop a rich, ambitious and creative curriculum.

At Alleyn Court, we believe great teaching should spark curiosity, build confidence and prepare children not just for the next stage of education, but for the wider world beyond it. We are seeking someone who can help us shape and strengthen that vision with energy, clarity and imagination.

Job Purpose

To carry out the professional duties of a teacher as directed by the Headteacher, in accordance with the school’s policies, ethos and strategic aims.

The successful candidate will be an excellent classroom practitioner and a thoughtful subject leader, with the vision and energy to lead Art and Design Technology across the Main School. They will demonstrate strong curriculum knowledge, teach and assess effectively, take responsibility for their own professional development, and help pupils achieve highly, both academically and socially, so that they grow as respectful, responsible, resilient, resourceful and reflective young people.

This job description should be read alongside the Teachers’ Standards, which set out the minimum expectations of all teaching staff, and the expectations contained within the Staff Handbook.

Teachers at Alleyn Court are expected to plan schemes of work and individual lessons that engage children’s interests, inspire curiosity and questioning, and lead to excellent progress over time.