Teacher of Expressive Arts

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• Location: Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3YT
• Subject: Teacher
• Hours: Part Time
• Contract: Temporary
• Start Date: 01 September 2025
• End Date: 31 August 2026
• Salary Type: Monthly

Monmouth Comprehensive School is a fully comprehensive, award‑winning school located in the centre of Monmouth. We have a magnificent modern facility completed under the 21st Century Schools programme. The school serves the local community in both Wales and England, with approximately 1,700 students and 200 staff, and is over‑subscribed in every year group.

We pride ourselves on inclusive and aspirational education, with exceptionally high expectations for every student. Our approach to the Curriculum for Wales is founded on subject importance and powerful knowledge, supported by research evidence of learning and student progress. We provide support for a wide range of learning needs, with 14% of the population on the Register for Additional Learning Needs and an integrated Specialist Resource Base.

We are seeking an inspiring and dynamic Teacher of Expressive Arts to join our dedicated team. This part‑time (0.6) temporary contract commences 1 September 2025 and runs until 31 August 2026.

The successful candidate will deliver learning across Art, Drama, and Music at Key Stage
3. Ability to offer Art or Music at Key Stage 4 would be desirable but is not essential.

• Plan, design and deliver lessons in Art, Drama, and Music for Key Stage 3 pupils.
• Support pupils in achieving the Curriculum for Wales objectives and sustaining progress.
• Participate in safeguarding training and uphold the school’s safeguarding policies, ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults.
• Collaborate with colleagues to embed innovation, support, and ideas across the school curriculum.

Approved teaching qualification, with demonstrated experience in arts subjects (Art, Drama, Music). Proven ability to deliver flexible, creative lessons to a diverse group of learners. Experience of Key Stage 3–4 teaching is a plus.

Child and Adult Safeguarding are key priorities for the School and Council. Candidates must be able to protect children and adults at risk, participate in safeguarding training to the appropriate level, and meet personal safeguarding responsibilities. The appointment is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and requires an Enhanced Disclosure Check. Applicants must comply with child protection, safeguarding, health, safety, and data‑protection procedures and report concerns to the appropriate person.

Application forms can be downloaded via  – we do not accept CVs. Completed paper applications should be returned to:
Mrs Laura Claypole, Monmouth Comprehensive School, Old Dixton Road, Monmouth, NP25 3YT
. E‑mail applications may be sent to mon.recruit men

Closing date:
Monday 30 June at 12 noon.
Interview date:
Friday 4 July.

Monmouthshire County Council is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Applications are welcome in English or in Welsh, and will be treated equally.

Please contact Mrs Laura Claypole ruitmen for further information. The full job description and person specification are attached to the application pack.