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Required from September 2025

An inspiring individual is required from September 2025 to teach Art from the Nursery to Year Six as an integral part of the school’s specialist PPA Cover provision (on Mondays and Tuesdays). We are looking to appoint a creative and well qualified teacher of Art and Design.

St Mary’s CE Primary School is a successful and inclusive Church of England Primary School serving the local community. The school has a dedicated and well-resourced Art Room. You would be joining a friendly and hard working staff team, working in partnership with our supportive families and committed Governing Body to provide our enthusiastic and well behaved children with high quality learning opportunities.

The Governors wish to appoint an outstanding teacher with the suitable experience. We are looking for a passionate and creative teacher who will make a significant contribution to our outstanding school.

To be part of our successful and happy school you must have:

·       A passion for Art and Design

·       A commitment to children’s learning through consistently high quality teaching

·       A track record of raising achievement for all pupils

·       The ability to teach across the EYFS, KS1 and KS2

·       The ability to lead the development of Art and Design and Design Technology across the school

·       A desire to be a part of a strong team

·       Initiative and creativity

An Application Form, Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below.

Please send all completed applications to Mrs Sue Abraham, School Business Manager either electronically at: sbm@st-marys-putney.wandsworth.sch.uk with a hard copy sent by post. 

Included with the letter of application, all applicants will be required to complete the SDBE application form containing questions about their employment history and their suitability for the role. A CV will not be accepted in place of the completed Application Form but can be sent to support the application. Names and addresses of two referees should also be supplied.

Closing date: Monday 2nd June 2025 (Midday)
Short listing: Monday 2nd June 2025 (PM)
Interviews: Monday 9th June 2025

The interview will involve a tour of the school, interview and the requirement to teach a lesson.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Social media checks will be completed for the successful candidates. 
 
This post is subject to a DBS check.
 
We are committed to positively tackling discrimination in all its forms and work to ensure that all sections of our community have fair and equal access to and experience within employment.  We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities, in particular those that are currently under-represented in our workforce; we are respectful of all individuals’ race, age, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, caring responsibilities, disabilities and cultural background.

St. Mary’s Church Of England Primary School
Felsham Road, Putney
London, SW151BA 
Tel: 0208-788-9591    
Email: info@st-marys-putney.wandsworth.sch.uk 
Head Teacher: Miss Cheryl Payne

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils