Teacher of Art and Design

Salary:
Teachers Main to Upper Pay Scale (Outer - Richmond)

Benefits:
Generous pension and holiday entitlement, training and development, recognition policies, wellbeing support (24/7 GP access & EAP), access to discount platform, work-life balance, family-friendly policies, free parking, occupational sick pay

Teddington School is a vibrant and inclusive community-focused school dedicated to providing an exceptional education to students in Teddington and surrounding areas. As part of the Bourne Education Trust (BET), a thriving multi-academy trust of twenty-five schools across Surrey, Hampshire, and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, we share a collective commitment to “Transforming schools... changing lives.”

At Teddington School, we believe in the potential of every student and aim to create a culture where they can flourish. The school prides itself on being a place where high academic standards go hand-in-hand with a rich array of extracurricular opportunities. Our dedicated staff work tirelessly to inspire students and support them in achieving their goals, both inside and outside of the classroom.

Position: Teacher of Art and Design

Contract: Term time, permanent

Salary: Teachers Main to Upper Pay Scale (Outer - Richmond)

• Condensed school year with two week half term in October
• Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
• Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
• Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests
• Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Staff Shop benefits platform
• Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
• Free on-site parking, with electric car chargers and cycle to work scheme

• Deliver the curriculum as relevant to the age and ability of the individuals and classes you teach, preparing and developing teaching materials, programmes and pastoral arrangements as appropriate
• Be accountable for the attainment, progress and outcomes of all pupils within your class/es, planning effectively to ensure that pupils have the opportunity to meet their potential
• Be aware of pupils’ capabilities, planning effectively to meet the needs of pupils with Special Educational Needs and work in collaboration with the SENCo to make an appropriate contribution to and participate in the preparation, implementation, monitoring and review of SEN Support Arrangements

• Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent
• Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children
• Ability to evidence effective continuous professional development
• Experience of teaching in relevant Key Stage and/or subject area

For full job description and requirements, please see applicant pack on our careers website.

At Bourne Education Trust, we value colleagues who are:

• Reflective, optimistic and aspirational
• Collaborative and innovative
• Committed, engaged and professional
• Advocates for equality and inclusivity

Please click 'Apply' to complete our online application form. Please note CVs without a fully completed application form will not be considered.

The closing date for this vacancy is the 6th March 2026. However we strongly recommend applying early to have the best possible chance of being considered. Applications will be considered on receipt, and we retain the right to amend the closing date and withdraw this vacancy if we have received sufficient applications.

Bourne Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows safeguarding interview procedures. We expect all candidates to meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. 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  advertising our vacancies, we are committed to accommodating diverse needs. If you require the applicant job pack to be supplied in a different format, please don't hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to provide a suitable alternative.

For further information about this vacancy please contact us using /022026.