Teacher of Art

ISC group; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution seeks an inspiring Teacher of Art for a maternity cover from September 2026. You will teach Art to all abilities and contribute to the overall development of pupils in a stimulating environment. A specialism in photography is preferred. Applicants should hold a good degree in Art or a closely related discipline and have relevant teaching experience. Strong communication and team skills are essential. Apply via the Eastbourne College website by February 20, 2026.

Qualifications

• Evidence of continuous personal and/or professional development.
• Ability to teach Art to GCSE, AS and A2 level.
• Involvement in co-curricular activities relevant to the College.

Responsibilities

• Teach Art to pupils of all levels and abilities.
• Contribute to the academic, pastoral and co-curricular life of the College.

Skills

Excellent communication and listening skills

Strong organisational and administrative skills

Ability to work in a team

High level of ICT competency

Education

Good degree in Art or a closely related discipline

Job description

Overview

The College seeks to appoint an inspirational Teacher of Art, 0.65–1.0 FTE (TBC) to cover a period of maternity leave from September 2026. The right person will have a marvellous opportunity to work in a stimulating environment where resources, buildings, colleagues and pupils all strengthen the process of teaching and learning.

The successful applicant will be expected to teach Art in this successful department to pupils of all abilities throughout the school. A specialism or a strong interest in photography would be preferred as the department also delivers A-level photography.

Job Description

Job Title: Teacher of Art

Responsible to: The Director of Art

Job Summary: To teach Art to pupils of all levels and abilities throughout the school. To play a full role in the development of pupils by contributing to the academic, pastoral and co-curricular life of the College.

Person Specification

Essential

• Educated to good degree standard (or equivalent) in Art or a closely related discipline
• Evidence of continuous personal and/or professional development
• An ability to teach Art to GCSE, AS and A2 level
• Involvement in, and support for, co-curricular activities relevant to the College
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• A high level of ICT competency
• An inclusive manner and the ability to work in a team
• The ability to interpret quantitative and qualitative feedback; to monitor and evaluate

Salary and Conditions

The College has its own salary scale and the successful applicant will be remunerated at a level representing their qualifications, skills and experience. Specifics of this can be discussed with the Headmaster at interview.

How to Apply

To apply, please visit the Eastbourne College website's employment opportunities page and click the Apply Now button to complete the required application form.

A letter of application (addressed to the Headmaster), evidencing your suitability for the post against the job description and person specification described above, and an up-to-date CV should be uploaded with this online application form.

Please provide contact details of referees, from whom we will request references should you be shortlisted for the post.

• One referee must be your current or most recent employer (for teachers this means your head).
• Where you are not currently working with children, but have done so in the past, one referee must be from the employer by whom you were most recently employed in work with children.
• Please note, references will not be accepted from relatives or from referees writing solely in the capacity of friends or current employees of Eastbourne College or St. Andrew’s Prep.
• Referees will be asked about whether you have been the subject of any safeguarding concerns.
• Referees should be a senior person with the appropriate authority.

For further information please contact [e-mail].

All applications must be received by Friday 20 February 2026.