Art Teacher

Closing date for applications is Monday 1st November. Interviews will take place in the week beginning Monday 8th November.

The Post

Wetherby School are currently looking for a career minded, enthusiastic and inspirational Art teacher to join our team from January 2022 or as soon as possible thereafter. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified, imaginative and driven teacher who wants to join a forward-thinking and committed team. 

The successful candidate will work to develop and create high achieving, dynamic and innovative art department. They will also need to interact and support children in a positive way to foster their enthusiasm for Art. A willingness to contribute fully to the extra-curricular activities and life of the school is vital.

Applications are invited from teachers who have excellent Art teaching skills and the dedication and enthusiasm to be part of a high achieving school. A recognised teaching qualification would be desirable. However this post would also suit an art graduate, or someone with a passion for art, who would love to teach art in a school environment. 

The School

Wetherby School is a thriving and highly successful non-selective, independent school in Notting Hill with 360 boys, aged 2 ½ to 8. The school is heavily oversubscribed and extremely successful in securing pupils’ entry into the preparatory school of their choice. It is part of the Alpha Plus Group of schools, which is one of the country's leading educational groups.

Remuneration

The Alpha Plus Group has its own salary scale, which is above the Central London Maintained Scale. A salary at the appropriate point on the Teachers’ scale will be offered to the successful candidate and will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. 

Safeguarding 

Wetherby School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The protection of our students’ welfare is the responsibility of all Wetherby School staff and individuals are expected to conduct themselves in a way that reflects the principles of our organisation.

The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced disclosure via the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and will have DBS clearance. This check will be carried out alongside other relevant pre-employment checks. References will be taken up and carefully checked.

Equal Opportunities 

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. 

Please click the link below for further information on employing Ex-Offenders: Policy on employment of ex-offenders.pdf (alphaplusgroup.co.uk)