Head of Art (Maternity Cover)

We are seeking an ambitious and experienced individual to be part of our vibrant Art Department. The post holder should have strong leadership and management skills with the ability to inspire our students and will be teaching all year groups from year 7 to year 13, using visual skills such as painting, photography and printmaking. We have specialist teaching studios and workshops along with an art library and darkroom within the department. This role is a fixed term covering a period of maternity leave commencing from April 2025 for one year. What we offer

• Competitive salaries
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Staff Pension Scheme
• Diverse training and professional development programme
• Employee Assistance Programme - offering free and confidential advice
• Free use of the Sports Centre facilities including a fitness suite, ergo suite and group cycle studio
• Award-winning free school lunch, plus refreshments available in the staff room during the day and after school
• On-site parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free eye tests and annual flu vaccination
• Access to well-stocked school library
• Access to wide range of school events
How to apply To apply for this position, please visit our website: www.shsk.org.uk/about/vacancies/ and read the job description and person specification and complete an application form. Completed application forms with a brief supporting letter addressed to Mrs Rebecca Dougall, Headmistress, should be submitted to recruitment@shsk.org.uk in the first instance and then sent to: Human Resources Department St Helen and St Katharine Faringdon Road Abingdon Oxfordshire OX14 1BE The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We are seeking an ambitious and experienced individual to be part of our vibrant Art Department. The post holder should have strong leadership and management skills with the ability to inspire our students and will be teaching all year groups from year 7 to year 13, using visual skills such as painting, photography and printmaking. We have specialist teaching studios and workshops along with an art library and darkroom within the department.

This role is a fixed term covering a period of maternity leave commencing from April 2025 for one year. What we offer
• Competitive salaries
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Staff Pension Scheme
• Diverse training and professional development programme
• Employee Assistance Programme - offering free and confidential advice
• Free use of the Sports Centre facilities including a fitness suite, ergo suite and group cycle studio
• Award-winning free school lunch, plus refreshments available in the staff room during the day and after school
• On-site parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free eye tests and annual flu vaccination
• Access to well-stocked school library
• Access to wide range of school events