Part-time Teacher of Art & Textiles (0.6 FTE)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint an outstanding teacher and one who would be expected to teach across all age ranges and abilities. The successful candidate will teach Art and Design across Key Stages 3-5, with the experience and ability to also teach Textiles at Key Stages 3-5 being highly advantageous
You will hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent, with relevant A Levels (or equivalent) and a Degree.
What the school offers its staff- Staff CPD - we offer extensive CPD opportunities with access to the National College and support with external courses to promote career development.
- Competitive Pay & Excellent Pension Schemes - we follow the STPCD for teaching staff and National Pay Rates for support staff. Eligible staff are enrolled into the Teachers Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme, with generous employer contributions.
- Flexible working and family friendly policies - we have generous policies and entitlements in place to support our colleagues, such as flexible working, leave of absence, maternity/paternity and shared parental leave. Free eye tests are available to staff in eligible roles.
- Free onsite car parking at all HAT schools - EV charging is also available at some sites.
- Complementary access to school gym facilities and discounted membership at Vivacity Leisure Centres in Peterborough (subject to change).
Further details about the role
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and committed part time Teacher of Art and Textiles to join the team at Hampton Gardens on a permanent basis. This is a part time 0.6 FTE position. Exact days to be worked can be discussed at interview.This post would suit either an Early Careers Teacher, or a more experienced Teacher seeking a new opportunity.
Our modern school benefits from two Textiles rooms, three Art classrooms and a preparation room. We also have two Product Design rooms and a resistant materials preparation room. We have a wide range of resources available including a sublimation printer and press, a computer aided embroidery machine, a printing press and a range of printing resources, plus batik pots.We also have facilities available to teach ceramics and are hoping to offer Photography in 2025.
Commitment to safeguarding
Hampton Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will require an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education, the school will consider carrying out an online search as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates. Full details are contained with our Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy and Recruitment and Selection Policy, which are available via our website, or on request.