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Teacher of Art
- Organisation: Thornton College
- Location: Buckinghamshire
- Tenure: Full-time / Part-time
- Closing Date: Friday 12 June 2026
Thornton College is a leading independent Catholic day and boarding school for girls set within 25 acres of beautiful parkland just outside Buckingham and within easy reach of Milton Keynes and conveniently located between Oxford & Cambridge.
For September 2026, we are looking to appoint a Teacher of Art to teach in our highly successful Art and Photography Department. The successful candidate can be sure of working with a team of extremely dedicated staff in a very motivating, forward-thinking school environment.
This is a flexible appointment, and the final structure of the role will be shaped by the experience, interests and availability of the successful candidate.
The role may include one of the following combinations:
· Teacher of Art (0.6 FTE/ 3.5 days per week), with the option to take on Head of Year responsibility for Years 7 & 8
· A full-time role combining Art teaching and PSHEE teaching across the Senior School, together with the option to take on Head of Year responsibility for Years 7 & 8.
The ideal candidate will be not just enthusiastic, but deeply passionate about the teaching and learning of Art and Photography, with the vision, commitment and determination to continue raising standards for all our students. The ability to teach Photography is preferable, but is not essential, as training will be provided.
Candidates will be required to showcase a portfolio of personal work.
Salary will be commensurate with experience.
Closing Date for applications: Friday 12th June, 2026
Interviews: w/c Monday 15th June 2026
Early applications are advised as the School reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the application process. If you are selected, we may notify you before the closing date.
Thornton College will carry out online searches on shortlisted candidates in line with the updated guidance from KCSIE to identify any incidents or issues, related to suitability to work with children, that may need to be raised or clarified at interview.
Thornton College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS and barred list check by the Disclosures and Barring Service. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
Please do not hesitate to contact Miss Taryn Robinson, PA to the Head, should you have any queries.
Email: [email protected]
Thornton College is a leading independent Catholic day and boarding school for girls set within 25 acres of beautiful parkland just outside Buckingham and within easy reach of Milton Keynes and conveniently located between Oxford & Cambridge.
Description
For September 2026, we are looking to appoint a Teacher of Art to teach in our highly successful Art and Photography Department. The successful candidate can be sure of working with a team of extremely dedicated staff in a very motivating, forward-thinking school environment.
This is a flexible appointment, and the final structure of the role will be shaped by the experience, interests and availability of the successful candidate.
The role may include one of the following combinations:
· Teacher of Art (0.6 FTE/ 3.5 days per week), with the option to take on Head of Year responsibility for Years 7 & 8
· A full-time role combining Art teaching and PSHEE teaching across the Senior School, together with the option to take on Head of Year responsibility for Years 7 & 8.
The ideal candidate will be not just enthusiastic, but deeply passionate about the teaching and learning of Art and Photography, with the vision, commitment and determination to continue raising standards for all our students. The ability to teach Photography is preferable, but is not essential, as training will be provided.
Candidates will be required to showcase a portfolio of personal work.
Salary will be commensurate with experience.
Closing Date for applications: Friday 12th June, 2026
Interviews: w/c Monday 15th June 2026
Early applications are advised as the School reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the application process. If you are selected, we may notify you before the closing date.
Thornton College will carry out online searches on shortlisted candidates in line with the updated guidance from KCSIE to identify any incidents or issues, related to suitability to work with children, that may need to be raised or clarified at interview.
Thornton College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS and barred list check by the Disclosures and Barring Service. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
Please do not hesitate to contact Miss Taryn Robinson, PA to the Head, should you have any queries.
Email: [email protected]
