Art Teacher – April 2026

Salary: MPS/UPS

Are you seeking an exciting opportunity to play a role in delivery of the curriculum in a dynamic and ambitious school? If so, St Mary’s CE High School is looking for an Art Teacher to join us from April 2026.

We are looking for an inspirational and enthusiastic candidate, to deliver the curriculum focusing on strengthening the good foundations that are in place to help take the school to the next level. You will be joining a flourishing and highly-successful department.

Applicants do not need to be practising Christians but would be expected to uphold our Christian principles of trust, forgiveness, compassion, thankfulness, friendship and love, as well as our vision where, ‘Through God’s love, we are the rich soil where seeds flourish and roots grow’.

In line with this vision, we are committed to developing you in the role, both in the short term through a supportive induction programme, and in the long term through Leadership CPD (e.g. NPQML or NPQSL).

The school takes induction for those new to the school, and their continuing professional development very seriously. Please read what the Head Teacher has to say about this here: Induction and Development

St Mary’s CE High School is committed to providing a safe and caring learning environment, founded on our Christian principles. We continue to develop an excellent standard of education for all students, allowing everyone to achieve their full potential regardless of ability or background in a safe and inspiring community.

The school has a well-designed, ambitious curriculum. This is evident in the good quality of pupils’ learning demonstrated in lessons and in their books.

Pupils live up to leaders’ expectations of their behaviour. Pupils follow the well-established routines in lessons and usually focus on learning.

Pupils are proud of their school.

Ofsted October 2023

St Mary’s CE High School is one of three church secondary schools in Hertfordshire, all of which are within the Diocese of St Albans. The school is well recognised in the local community for its high-quality provision and outstanding inclusion agenda.

“An exceptionally inclusive and caring community”

SIAMS January 2020

Teaching Apprenticeships

There is also an opportunity for those with a good degree to complete their teaching qualification as ‘on the job’ training. Candidates would be employed as an unqualified teacher whilst completing a teaching apprenticeship to gain their qualification. Professional support in school will be provided by a subject mentor as well as from our Lead Teacher team.

This is a fabulous opportunity to get into teaching whilst working at the same time.

St Mary’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake online safeguarding training and all positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Two references will be sought for every candidate that is called for interview. St Mary’s is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Application Deadline: 9am on 30th January 2026

Interview: TBC

We reserve the right to interview and appoint suitable candidates before the application deadline.

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