Art Teacher (Art, DT and Food Technology)

About the School - St. Margaret's Prep School

At St. Margaret's our children are happy, curious and kind. They thrive in our beautiful, countryside school, where we prioritise a holistic education, fostering character development alongside academic excellence. Our school runs from ages 2 through to 11 years old, we will support every child through every stage of their education.

Whilst academic achievement is high, so is our focus on wellbeing, as we know that happy children are high achieving children. We nurture our pupils and develop the characteristics and qualities we know they will need to build bright futures. We ensure they are fully prepared for the next steps in life, both in the classroom and beyond.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced part time Art Teacher with specialisms in Art, DT, and Food Technology to join our fantastic team. This is a self-employed contract role, needed 1.5 days per week, term time only.

About Cognita

Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 16 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 85,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’

At Cognita, we know every student is unique. We nurture their distinct personalities and strengths. We support them academically, socially, and emotionally, wherever they are in the world, wherever they’re starting from. And each and every one of our schools is unique too.

We protect what’s special about them, while offering them rich knowledge, opportunities, and best practices. And they get to be part of something bigger. We open their classrooms to the collective wisdom of over 100 schools in 16 countries, ensuring every child gets an education that’s, quite literally, world class.

It’s an individual approach that empowers every school, teacher and student to focus on what they do best and thrive.

About the role

St. Margaret’s Prep is seeking a teacher 1.5 days a week with specialisms in Art, DT, and Food Technology to join our experienced and dedicated team. The successful candidate will have the talent, enthusiasm, energy and love of learning required to get the best from motivated and delightful children who are taught in small classes. They will also demonstrate the flexibility and commitment that is the hallmark of St. Margaret’s staff. The successful candidate will deliver excellent teaching including Art, DT and Food Technology to our pupils throughout the school.

To view the full job description, click here.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a proven outstanding Teacher of Art, DT and Food Technology:

•Qualified Teacher Status or appropriate level of experience and certification.

•Experience in teaching Art, DT, Food Technology at Primary and/or Secondary level.

•The ability to teach a wide range of artistic genres, including ceramics, batik printing, 3D modelling and Digital Art.

•Well organised, highly creative and innovative.

Benefits at Cognita

• Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience 

• Free lunch provided during Term Time

• Free parking on site (subject to availability)

How to Apply

Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is: Sunday 1st December 2024.

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. 

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.

EARLY APPLICATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO INTERVIEW AND APPOINT PRIOR TO CLOSING DATE FOR THE RIGHT APPLICANT.