Main Scale Teacher of Art & DT, St Ursula’s Convent School

 The Governors of St Ursula’s Convent School invite applications from highly motivated, inspirational, and outstanding teachers for the post of Teacher of Art & DT to start in September 2024. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting the Head of Department in strategically leading and delivering the curriculum and will have shared responsibility for the overall effectiveness in providing the highest quality of Art and DT education for all our students in our outstanding school. They will need to be able to teach GCSE Product Design and KS3/4 Three-Dimensional Design (Art & Design). This role is suitable for an ECT. 

We are looking for an inspirational teacher who: 

  • Has a commitment to and an understanding of education 
  • Has experience in raising standards 
  • Has excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills 
  • Is an outstanding teacher 

The successful candidate will: 

  • Join a forward-looking, high-achieving school 
  • Contribute to the wider improvement of the school. 
  • Be a driven and professional character who is committed to your students as well as your colleagues. 
  • Be joining a supportive department, that likes to work on the same wavelength. 

In return, the school can offer a good working environment with opportunities and encouragement to develop both personally and professionally. Staff wellbeing is a high priority. We are based in a fantastic location with excellent transport links including the DLR, Elizabeth Line and mainline railways. 

At St Ursula’s Convent School students are ambitious and aspire to be the very best; staff have exceptionally high standards and expectations; Senior Leaders and all teachers are passionate about making a difference; Governors are strongly supportive of the school. 

St Ursula’s Convent School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the well-being of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS is required for all successful applicants. 

Full details including a teaching staff application form can be found on the school website www.stursulas.com 

Please note that we cannot accept stand alone CV’s.

Job description

Completed applications and/or any enquires should be sent to recruitment@stursulas.com 

Applicants may be interviewed if their application is considered suitable, and the school reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made so, please apply at the earliest opportunity.