Teacher of Art – Fixed Term

We are looking for a well-qualified and inspiring teacher of Art to join outstanding department. Ideally the successful applicant should be a Fine Artist with an established success and passion for teaching drawing, painting, sculpture and printmaking. The ability to teach at all levels is required and some previous experience of textiles teaching would be an advantage. The Art department consists of a team of 4 highly committed teachers and an excellent and supportive full-time technician. We have fantastic purpose-built facilities: two large 2d studios with individual workstations for Sixth Form, a separate 3d studio, two kilns, a dark room and fully equipped textiles room. Art is a thriving subject at Woldingham with all Year 7 and 8 taking part and the majority of Year 9. Art is popular at GCSE (Edexcel) and at A Level we run two endorsements Fine Art and Textiles (both Edexcel). Every year a number of students go on to Art Foundation and degree courses in the UK and abroad.

Working at Woldingham School

A beautiful place to work…..

Nestled in 700 acres of beautiful Surrey countryside, yet with its own railway station and excellent connections to London and the surrounding areas, Woldingham School is a very special place to work.  We’re a successful and ambitious Catholic day and boarding school for girls aged 11–18, based in Caterham Surrey, with a proud heritage stretching back more than 180 years. We are passionate about providing an outstanding education, exceptional pastoral care and opportunities for every student to discover and fulfil her potential.

For our academic colleagues, Woldingham offers the opportunity to be part of a supportive, collaborative and forward-thinking teaching community, where excellent teaching, subject expertise, fresh ideas and a genuine enthusiasm for working with young people are valued. Our students are a pleasure to teach, and our teachers have the opportunity to make a real and lasting difference to their lives.

And there’s quite a lot to enjoy about working here…..

Professional development and career opportunities

We want our teachers and academic leaders to feel supported, inspired and able to fulfil their potential. Professional development is a real priority at Woldingham, and we are committed to investing in our colleagues at every stage of their careers.

We offer a varied programme of training and development, alongside personal professional development planning, providing opportunities to enhance teaching practice, develop subject expertise and strengthen pastoral and leadership skills.

For colleagues looking to develop their leadership potential, we offer an accredited Institute of Leadership development programme, as well as the opportunity to qualify as a Graydin accredited coach. We encourage colleagues to share ideas, learn from one another and take an active role in shaping the future of the school.

Whether you’re an experienced teacher, an aspiring Head of Department, an established academic leader or at an earlier stage in your teaching career, we want Woldingham to be a place where you can grow, flourish and do your best work.

Our fantastic staff benefits

We believe that looking after our people matters. Alongside competitive employment packages, including a contributory pension scheme with life assurance and five weeks’ annual leave (plus bank holidays), we offer a range of benefits and opportunities that make working at Woldingham something a little different.

• Generous school fee remission for staff who have children attending Woldingham.
• Free lunch every working day, with snacks and refreshments available twice daily. Our on-site café also serves paninis and other lunchtime favourites (chargeable), or perhaps you just fancy getting away from your desk for a coffee with a colleague.
• A fantastic range of on-site facilities, including our gym, swimming pool, squash and tennis courts, and a weekly visit from a massage therapist during term time.
• Free parking and, during term time, shuttle transport to and from the local railway station. Our station also makes commuting into London and beyond easy, with bookable parking available if you’d prefer to leave your car and catch the train.
• A genuinely sociable working environment. Our regular ‘Thank Woldingham It’s Friday’ get-togethers bring colleagues together for drinks, food and a chance to unwind. We also organise theatre trips, social events and plenty of opportunities to get to know people across the school.
• Invitations to some rather special occasions, including free tickets to our annual fireworks display and selected school productions, our incredible Christmas Carol Service at Westminster Cathedral, Christmas and Easter staff meals, and our much-loved end-of-term lunch on the Pergola Lawn.
• Exclusive staff events in our beautiful, Hogwarts-like function room – a rather lovely setting for a Christmas celebration!
• Book club and more, with meetings in our beautiful, state-of-the-art library, alongside access to newspapers, e-books and other online resources for personal use.
• Everyday savings and practical benefits, including the Octopus Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme, Specsavers eyecare scheme and shopping discount vouchers.
• Dog-friendly working, with access to our dog-walking field (bookable for just you and your dog if your pooch likes their own space!). Colleagues with their own office can also bring their dogs to work, subject to our pet policy.

A beautiful place to teach and work

One of the things people love most about Woldingham is the setting. Our extensive grounds offer a wonderful working environment, with beautiful views, open spaces and opportunities to get outside during the day. Whether it’s a lunchtime stroll through the grounds or a walk into the woodland of Marden Park, it’s a world away from the usual working environment.

Our excellent teaching, sporting and pastoral facilities, including our beautiful, state-of-the-art library, provide an inspiring environment for both staff and students. It’s a privilege to work in such a special setting, alongside talented colleagues and wonderful young people.

A community where you can make a difference

Woldingham has a proud heritage stretching back more than 180 years, but we’re very much focused on the future. We value colleagues who are passionate about education, committed to academic excellence and enthusiastic about the wider opportunities that make school life so rewarding.

Our Sacred Heart values of Faith, Academic Excellence, Community, Social Awareness and Personal Growth are central to our ethos. We believe that great teaching goes hand in hand with excellent pastoral care, and that the relationships we build with our students are every bit as important as what happens in the classroom.

You’ll be joining a close-knit and supportive community where colleagues work together, celebrate success, share ideas and encourage one another to be the best they can be.

If you’re looking for an inspiring school, wonderful students, supportive colleagues and the opportunity to make a real difference, we’d love you to discover what a career at Woldingham could offer.

This role will close at 09.00am on Monday 23rd November 2026. Interviews will take place on Friday 27th November 2026. Candidates must ensure they are available to attend an onsite interview should they be shortlisted.