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Art and Design Teacher (Fine Art & Textiles) Part Time

THE COLLEGE FOUNDATION
Cheltenham College
Part-time
15th May 2026
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Art and Design Teacher (Fine Art & Textiles) Part Time

The appointment

For September 2026, Cheltenham College seeks to appoint a part-time Art & Design Teacher (0.59 FTE). This is a role that would equally suit an experienced teacher looking for a new challenge or an ECT who is beginning their teaching journey.

Ideally, the appointee will be able to teach both Fine Art and Textile Design, though a sole specialism in one or the other may be considered. Promotion of the values of Cheltenham College is integral to working at the school and it is essential that the successful candidate is a good role model for the pupils.

The job encompasses both the academic and pastoral aspects of boarding school life, and empathy with the pupils is essential.

The successful candidate will be accountable to the Head of Art & Design for the quality of his/her teaching. They will communicate much enthusiasm for the subject, and for the art of teaching. They will take responsibility for several classes across the age and ability range of the school, enabling pupils to make excellent progress

 

The Art & Design Department

It is a busy department with some two hundred pupils passing through it each week generating energetic and wide-ranging work. The department has a high profile in the life of College, with frequent exhibitions of pupils’ work well attended by the broader College community.

Based in Thirlestaine House, a beautiful Grade II listed building, the department has a comfortable and well-equipped suite of teaching rooms. In terms of exhibiting, the White Gallery provides a flexible interactive space as does the stunning Thirlestaine Long Gallery.

More information on the department and curriculum can be found in the job description.

The candidate /personal attributes

In order to be successful in this role, you will need to possess the following skills and attributes:

  • Ability to stretch the highest attaining pupils whilst also being able to use a range of strategies to teach across the ability range.
  • A desire to keep learning and reflecting on their own areas of potential personal/professional development
  • Excellent administrative and organisational abilities
  • Outstanding communication skills
  • The desire to contribute to College’s rich co-curricular programme

The School

Cheltenham College is a thriving community, with over 1100 pupils from the Prep and Senior Schools combined, cared for by 600 support and academic staff. We have high-class facilities for academic development, boarding, sport, music and drama, as well as a truly awe-inspiring chapel. We are a 24/7 operation, working a six-day week with Saturday school.

As staff, we enjoy the very wide range of activities that our pupils enjoy, with access to wonderful sports facilities for you and your family, a beautiful Common room, Library, and full IT provision.

College enjoys a thriving Common Room which offers a staff bar, regular social events and a supportive and collegiate atmosphere. Colleagues are generous in their support of new staff members and driven by a determination to ensure the very best outcomes for their students and colleagues.

Whilst we may seem a large organisation, we operate very much as a close community with a family feel.

Terms and Conditions / Benefits

  • College offers a defined contribution Workplace Pension Plan plus a Flexible Benefits Pot. The scheme offered is through APTIS: Aviva Pensions Trust for Independent Schools and includes a generous College contribution.
  • Permanent members of staff are entitled to a substantial reduction in fees for their children.
  • Members of staff may use the College sports facilities (at staff allocated times).
  • Subsidised health scheme membership (Benenden).
  • Discounts and offers for College staff from local businesses and retailers.
  • College has its own salary scale, and applicants will wish to contribute to College’s rich co-curricular programme.

Application process

To apply, please forward a completed application form, together with covering letter, electronically, to: recruitment@cheltenhamcollege.org

The closing date for applications is: 9am on Friday, 15 May

 

Interview date:  Anticipated interview date is Wednesday 20 May, though early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to appoint at any time during the recruitment process.

Further details on what to expect from the interview process can be found here: https://www.cheltenhamcollege.org/about-us/our-staff/vacancies/

Cheltenham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its recruitment and selection of job applicants and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from suitably qualified individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We encourage all candidates to ensure that College is aware of your particular requirements should you be invited to interview.