Part-time Art / Photography Teacher (one year in the first instance)

Closing date: 9am Tuesday 22nd April (we reserve the right to interview on application and appoint before the closing date) Start date: September 2025 Hatch End High School is a high performing, innovative Academy in Harrow with a large and highly successful Sixth Form. We are extremely proud of our diverse and multi-ethnic cohort and outstanding reputation for inclusion. Standards and progress are high, but we are never complacent. Our school vision to enable all young people to make exceptional progress and achieve outstanding outcomes and our core values WE CARE: Co-operation, Ambition, Respect, Empathy, underpins everything we do. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part-time teacher of Art and/or Photography to join our outstanding Art & DT department. The Art department is strong and well-led with both Art & Photography at KS3, 4 & 5. There is a well-developed curriculum and a strong focus on excellent teaching and learning, multiple opportunities for students to take part in extra-curricular activities and a range of trips. The successful applicant will:

• be an outstanding classroom teacher;
• have a proven and demonstrable track record of success at KS3, KS4 & 5;
• have a good understanding of the current educational developments, especially those relating to classroom-based practice;
• have the highest expectations of students;
• have the ability to lead whole school improvement;
• have an enthusiastic and positive approach within and beyond the classroom;
• have energy, stamina and a sense of humour.
Continuing professional development for all staff is at the core of everything we do, and you would be joining an organisation which would offer numerous career developments to Senior Leadership and beyond. Our school ethos: We CARE Co-operation, Ambition, Respect, Empathy We will:
• be ambitious and always expect the highest standards from students and staff;
• provide a creative and stimulating teaching and learning environment in which each and every student feels safe and secure to express themselves and fulfil their optimum potential;
• deliver a broad and exciting curriculum which stretches all our students and enables them to achieve, develop and extend their life skills;
• create a calm and disciplined environment in which positive relationships flourish;
• work in co-operation and partnership with our families and wider community in a common endeavour to deliver excellence;
• develop out students' appreciation and respect for others as well as for themselves;
• reflect regularly on our school's strengths and areas for development in order to continue to thrive.
Why work at Hatch End High School?
• In joining Hatch End High School you can expect to work in an environment where teaching and learning is at the heart of everything we do; and where all staff work as a community to support our students to fulfill their potential.
• The school has a comprehensive professional development programme tailored to individual needs, from ECT to middle and senior leadership; new staff are supported and guided by highly skilled and experienced colleagues, and by partners in external organisations.
• All teachers are encouraged to pursue a wide range of professional development including those provided by the highly successful and respected Harrow Collegiate Alliance.
• Staff are afforded many benefits and rewards such as a staff wellbeing programme including free Pilates classes, eye tests and the Cycle to Work Scheme.
• We have excellent transport links with central London, Hertfordshire, Brent and Barnet.
How to apply Please complete and return the application form to hr@hatchend.harrow.sch.uk by 9am Tuesday 22nd April 2025. For more information on our school, please visit our website Welcome to Hatch End High School Hatch High School is an equal opportunities employer. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts working in schools are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and two written references.


• be an outstanding classroom teacher;
• have a proven and demonstrable track record of success at KS3, KS4 & 5;
• have a good understanding of the current educational developments, especially those relating to classroom-based practice;
• have the highest expectations of students;
• have the ability to lead whole school improvement;
• have an enthusiastic and positive approach within and beyond the classroom;
• have energy, stamina and a sense of humour.
Continuing professional development for all staff is at the core of everything we do, and you would be joining an organisation which would offer numerous career developments to Senior Leadership and beyond. Our school ethos: We CARE Co-operation, Ambition, Respect, Empathy

Hatch End High School is a high performing, innovative Academy in Harrow with a large and highly successful Sixth Form. We are extremely proud of our diverse and multi-ethnic cohort and outstanding reputation for inclusion. Standards and progress are high, but we are never complacent. Our school vision to enable all young people to make exceptional progress and achieve outstanding outcomes and our core values WE CARE: Co-operation, Ambition, Respect, Empathy, underpins everything we do. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part-time teacher of Art and/or Photography to join our outstanding Art & DT department. The Art department is strong and well-led with both Art & Photography at KS3, 4 & 5. There is a well-developed curriculum and a strong focus on excellent teaching and learning, multiple opportunities for students to take part in extra-curricular activities and a range of trips.,
• be ambitious and always expect the highest standards from students and staff;
• provide a creative and stimulating teaching and learning environment in which each and every student feels safe and secure to express themselves and fulfil their optimum potential;
• deliver a broad and exciting curriculum which stretches all our students and enables them to achieve, develop and extend their life skills;
• create a calm and disciplined environment in which positive relationships flourish;
• work in co-operation and partnership with our families and wider community in a common endeavour to deliver excellence;
• develop out students' appreciation and respect for others as well as for themselves;
• reflect regularly on our school's strengths and areas for development in order to continue to thrive.
Why work at Hatch End High School?
• In joining Hatch End High School you can expect to work in an environment where teaching and learning is at the heart of everything we do; and where all staff work as a community to support our students to fulfill their potential.
• The school has a comprehensive professional development programme tailored to individual needs, from ECT to middle and senior leadership; new staff are supported and guided by highly skilled and experienced colleagues, and by partners in external organisations.
• All teachers are encouraged to pursue a wide range of professional development including those provided by the highly successful and respected Harrow Collegiate Alliance.
• Staff are afforded many benefits and rewards such as a staff wellbeing programme including free Pilates classes, eye tests and the Cycle to Work Scheme.
• We have excellent transport links with central London, Hertfordshire, Brent and Barnet.