Art & Design Teacher; Maternity Cover; Boldon School

Art & Design Teacher (Maternity Cover – 2 Terms)

(Boldon School)

Key Stages 3 & 4 - Including Fine Art, Art, Craft & Design, and Textiles

Start Date:

Easter 2026 - End Date:
December 2026

Full Time - MPS/UPS

We are seeking a creative, passionate, and innovative Art & Design teacher to join our vibrant and successful Art & Design, Music and Technology Faculty.

You will be teaching Art & Design across Key Stages 3 and 4, with a focus on Fine Art, Art, Craft & Design, and Textiles. You’ll have your own teaching space, access to a wide range of well‑equipped resources, and the opportunity to work with a dynamic team of subject specialists.

• Brings enthusiasm, creativity, and a strong subject knowledge to the classroom
• Has the ability to inspire and motivate students of all abilities, helping them reach their full potential
• Believes that every student can succeed
• Is committed to fostering a lifelong love of the arts, encouraging students to express themselves with confidence, imagination and skill

The faculty is passionate about the belief that every student should leave school with a creative spark and a passion for art, equipped to engage with the visual world around them - whether by creating, appreciating, or discussing artworks.

If you're an outstanding practitioner with a track record of excellent classroom practice - or an enthusiastic ECT looking to make your mark - this is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving faculty.

Boldon School and South Tyneside Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre‑employment checks.

Please see our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy on the Boldon School website:

In line with the guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education, we may carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

We do not currently offer skilled worker visa sponsorship.

Anyone interested should complete an application form and submit a letter outlining their skills and experience. Completed applications should be emailed to Mrs J Routledge at jennifer.r

Michelle Hawronskyj, Faculty Leader on  or email Michelle.

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We will acknowledge receipt of your application but if you do not hear from us within 6 weeks of the closing date you can presume that your application has been unsuccessful. Should this be the case we would like to thank you for the interest you have shown in the post and wish you every success for the future.

Closing date:
Thursday 5 March 2026, 9.00 am

Proposed Interview date: W/C 16 March 2026