Teacher of Art

St Peter’s is a renowned successful school and sixth form in Guildford.  We have an exciting opportunity to appoint an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to join our Art department. Starting January 2027.  MPS/UPS Fringe

About St Peter’s:

St Peter’s Catholic School, part of the Xavier Catholic Education Trust, is an extremely successful school and Sixth Form set in attractive grounds on the outskirts of Guildford, with onsite parking.  Standards are high and academic progress excellent, with very good facilities and resources. Community is a key aspect of our ethos; relationships between students and staff are excellent.  We are also a partner school of Teach Southeast, an initial teacher training (ITT) provider.

What we can offer you:

• An outstanding, high quality weekly training programme for ECT’s, to help you to become a confident, outstanding teaching professional.
• A friendly, supportive environment where best practise is shared to ensure high quality teaching and continuous development.
• Excellent personal development at all levels with access to national professional qualifications for middle and senior management.
• An extensive range of benefits and discounts with ‘Mylifestyle’, our employee benefits hub.
• All staff benefit from free access to Guildford Spectrum, sports Centre.  Including the gym, group exercise classes, spa and pool.

About the Art Department:

• We have three, very experienced members of staff within the art department, each with different skill sets.  We are friendly, hardworking, positive and passionate about our subject. We support each other, sharing ideas and resources, working in a highly effective and collaborative way.

• We were recognised by Ofsted in May 2024 as an outstanding department.
• Following the EDUQAS specification, we currently offer GCSE Art and Design at Key stage 4 and Fine Art at Key Stage 5.
• Our schemes of work are fast and encourage students to make rapid progress, each year building their skill repertoire.

• We have a dedicated art technician who works closely with teaching staff to ensure the department runs smoothly and to provide the best possible experience for our students.

About You:

We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative and dynamic teacher of Art. A broad awareness of a range of styles, techniques and Art history is essential. The ability to teach, or willingness to learn to teach photography would be advantageous. If you are passionate about your subject and want to really make a difference to the lives of young people, then St Peter’s could be the school for you. Both experienced and ECT applications are welcome.

Unsure?   Why not visit the school for a tour and let us answer any questions you may have.

Our roles can receive high volumes of applicants and we may need to occasionally close a vacancy before the published closing date of the advert. Interviews will be arranged as suitable applications are received.   We do not want you to miss out, so recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible.

If you are interested in the position but would like further information before applying, please contact Michelle Gallagher, Recruitment Coordinator.

As we are unable to offer a sponsorship, we can only accept applications from candidates that already have the right to work in the UK.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

In line with the statutory guidance document Keeping Children Safe in Education (2023), the Xavier Catholic Education Trust will conduct online searches after the shortlisting process for any candidates who accept an invitation to interview.