Part Time Art Teacher

Part-time teacher of Art (0.6)

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational part-timeTeacher of Art who can deliver high-quality lessons and secure outstanding outcomes for our amazing students. We want you to inspire students and raise their aspirations across all aspects of their schooling, in addition to unlocking their potential in your subject area.

To be successful at St Catherine’s, you will:

teach to Grade 9 standard

ensure your students make outstanding progress across all key stages

commit to our supportive but challenging ethos and culture

thrive on working in teams but be able to work independently

 constantly challenge yourself to become a better practitioner

 be committed to our comprehensive extra-curricular programme

 be passionate about diversity and inclusion

 demonstrate an unwavering commitment to Catholic education and the ethos of the school.

In return, we will offer you:

 a school where students are keen to learn and progress

 a school where GCSE outcomes are consistently strong. This summer our students achieved outstanding results, bucking national trends, achieving a Progress 8 score of +.71 and an Attainment 8 score of 59.1. 

 an incredibly supportive group of colleagues and leaders

 a personalised professional development programme delivered through twilight sessions and dedicated training days

 fast track promotion opportunities

 the chance to perform on a wider stage through our proud membership of the LSU group of schools and the Archdiocese of Southwark.

 the opportunity to join a very high achieving department in our vibrant Catholic school.

 a school where Art enjoys a very high profile and is very well supported by a committed Senior Leadership team.   

St Catherine’s is a highly successful, oversubscribed girls’ school with high quality accommodation and resources. It is forward-thinking and enjoys excellent results. In Art our students follow the Edexcel GCSE course. Last summer our girls made outstanding progress in Art with 31% of pupils achieving a grade 7-9 and 83% of pupils achieving a 4+. The Art department is a highly successful and progressive department and would welcome either an experienced Artist, or an ECT to this position. The department is accommodated within our Arts Building in two large workshops, each fully networked with Clever Touch boards. The department is well supported by a committed Art technician.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Mrs Marie Foucher (Deputy Headteacher)