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Teacher of Art & Design (Maternity Cover)

Posted: 09/06/2026

Role: Teacher of Art & Design (Maternity Cover)

Start date: October 2026

Report to: Head of Art & Design

Contract: Fixed-term (Maternity Cover), Full-time or Part-time

Radnor House Sevenoaks aims to create a collaborative whole-school community of life-long learners, always motivated to achieve the highest standards of teaching and learning through self-reflection, objective evaluation, and research-based practice.

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The Purpose of the Role

Radnor House Sevenoaks is an independent co-educational day school for pupils aged 11–18, set within a beautiful 20 acre campus on the edge of Sevenoaks. We are an ambitious and forward thinking school with a strong academic ethos, excellent pastoral care and a rich co curricular programme.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dynamic Teacher of Art and Design to join our successful Art Department on a maternity cover basis. The post may be offered on a full-time or part-time basis, depending on the candidate’s preference.

The Role

The successful candidate will:

  • Teach Art and Design across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5.
  • Deliver high-quality, engaging lessons across a range of disciplines (e.g. fine art, 3D work, photography, textiles).
  • Contribute to curriculum planning and development.
  • Monitor and support pupil progress and achievement.
  • Support exhibitions, displays and co-curricular Art activities.
  • Take an active role in the wider life of the School


The Idea Candidate:

We are looking for a candidate who:

  • Is a qualified teacher with strong subject knowledge in Art and Design.
  • Can inspire and motivate pupils of all abilities.
  • Is committed to high standards of teaching and learning.
  • Works effectively as part of a collaborative team

 

What We Offer:

The successful candidate will benefit from a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including:

  • Competitive salary
  • School fee remission
  • Pension scheme and life assurance
  • Free lunches, on-site parking and gym facilities
  • Employee Assistance Programme


To Apply:

Please complete the school’s application form and submit it, along with a covering letter, to Frances Griffiths, Head of Human Resources at fgriffiths@radnor-sevenoaks.org  

Closing Date: Monday 22 June 2026, 12pm
Interviews: Interviews will take place on 26 or 29 June 2026.

Please note:  We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.

Radnor House Sevenoaks is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to child protection screening, including checks with past employers and an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).