Teacher of Art - Maternity Cover


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, N14 5RJ
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	11 Sept 2026
Closing date:	22 Sept 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an ambitious and committed Teacher of Art (maternity cover) to teach KS3 and GCSE Fine Art from 1st January 2027. The successful candidate will contribute to our Enrichment and Scholars programmes. Art and Design sits within the Arts Faculty, a large and highly successful team of specialist staff teaching Drama, Music and Design Technology.

Our Art department thrives at both GCSE and A-Level, delivering outstanding results. With a team of talented teachers committed to high-quality instruction, we inspire students to develop a strong understanding of the subject.

What the school offers its staff

Ashmole Academy is a high performing and heavily oversubscribed local comprehensive school in North London, situated near Southgate Underground Station. The school prides itself on maintaining a high level of mutual respect between students and all staff. In our recent OFSTED inspection, we were awarded strong standard across all seven areas. We celebrate diversity and have been awarded a Gold Equalities Award as a recognition of our commitment to equality.

Benefits of working at Ashmole Academy:

• Access to high quality career development pathways, including a personalised induction plan, with opportunities to take on additional responsibilities within a large and well-resourced school.

• A two-week October half term.

• Extensive professional development to ensure high quality teaching through INSET days, themed whole school meetings, support in completing national professional qualifications and departmental meetings with a focus on training.

• A strong professional tutor team led by experienced staff to support all of our Early Career Teachers. Early Career Teachers receive beyond their statutory induction requirements.

• A focus on wellbeing led by a staff wellbeing committee, promoting activities such as golden week, subsidised yoga and staff social activities.

• Flexible working opportunities at a family friendly school, which includes a Primary School on site.

• On site Starbucks as well as over 150 car park spaces and electric charging bays.

• Opportunities to be part of a range of school trips including destinations in Europe and the USA.

Please visit our website for more information and we look forward to receiving your application.

Closing Date: 10:00am Tuesday 22nd September 2026*

*The School reserves the right to interview candidates ahead of the closing date and applications will be considered as they are received.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are essential elements of our culture. We strive to create a work environment in which all individuals are treated fairly and with respect and have equal access to opportunities and resources.

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

Commitment to safeguarding

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

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