Job Title: Teacher of Art

Hours of Work: Full time

Reports to: Director of Art

Start Date: September 2026

The Headmaster and CEO of the Eltham College Family of Schools is seeking to appoint inspirational and highly professional to the position of Teacher of Art to contribute to a popular department at Eltham College.

The successful candidate will be a graduate of a good University or Art College, have experience in a broad range of media and an ability to enthuse pupils of all ages. We are seeking a teacher with a proven track record of high academic achievement, particularly with students aiming for top grades. The ideal candidate will have strong subject expertise, the ability to challenge and support high-achieving students, and a commitment to continuous professional growth. The ideal candidate will also be able to deliver some Design Technology lessons to KS3 students.

The Art Department

The Art department is a vibrant and dynamic part of Eltham College; always a hub of creative activity. Set across three large Art rooms, the department hosts a wide range of specialist equipment, including printing presses, two ceramic kilns, a glass kiln, digital photography and film equipment including the Adobe Suite, a laser cutter, 3D printer and more. Students study Art up to A Level and many students go off to Art Foundation courses, straight to Art degrees or to study Architecture. The academic rigor of the subject is supported by our entry to the National ‘ARTiculation’ competition and through student competitions each year, including our ongoing success in the RA’s Young Artist’s summer show. The department is lucky to have the Gerald Moore Gallery on school site, where students have the opportunity to visit exhibitions, engage with artists and exhibit work themselves.

Eltham College is a highly successful independent day school in south-east London, educating boys and girls aged 7 to 18 across both Junior and Senior Schools. The College has grown considerably over recent years: there are now over 800 students in the Senior School and around 260 pupils in the Junior School and places are heavily oversubscribed. Since 2020, girls have been able to join Years 3 and 7, mirroring the Sixth Form which has been coeducational for over 45 years. The school places an equal emphasis on academic, pastoral and co-curricular excellence and has an outstanding reputation in all three areas as well as for the friendly, unpretentious nature of daily life.

A highly competitive salary is available, together with a clear programme of staff development and opportunities for promotion. Accommodation may also be available.

Application closing date: 8am on Friday 20 February 2026

Interviews to take place on Friday 27 February 2026

Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and Eltham College reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.

We welcome applications from all parts of our community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our student intake. Candidates will be assessed against relevant criteria only (i.e. skills, qualifications, abilities, experience).

Eltham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants undergo enhanced child protection screening relevant to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS.