Teacher of Art (Part time - 3 days per week)
Content + Source + Freshness • 11 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Moderate value stemming from the growing reputation of the school and the opportunity for professional development but lacks clear compensation info.
- Part-time teaching position in a supportive environment
- Commitment to professional growth
- Opportunity to engage with enthusiastic students
Pros
- Part-time role in a newly established academy
- Supportive environment with strong leadership
- Commitment to excellent professional development
Cons
- Lack of clear details on compensation
- Expectations might lead to heavy workload
- Potential instability due to being part of a trust
Who it's for
Entry-level / Mid-level • Part-time in-person
Good fit
- NQTs and early career teachers
- Enthusiastic educators passionate about arts education
- Individuals looking for part-time roles
Not recommended for
- Experienced teachers seeking stable full-time positions
- Those needing significant compensation details upfront
- Candidates uninterested in teaching in a collaborative setting
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
OUR SCHOOL
This is an exciting time to join The Charles Dickens School, as it joined Barton Court Academy Trust (BCAT) on 1 March 2017, working in partnership with Barton Court Grammar School, an outstanding rated co-educational grammar school in Canterbury. This new venture will see The Charles Dickens students and staff benefit from outstanding leadership and the sharing of best practice. The Trust is committed to excellence in professional development.
THE POST
An outstanding part-time (3 days per week) Teacher of Art is required for either May or September 2018, in this over-subscribed non-selective, co-educational school which benefits from the state-of-the-art new buildings and is situated in a beautiful part of the South East coast. The School enjoys a good reputation locally, with dedicated colleagues and enthusiastic students. Staff hold high expectations for all students and work tirelessly to continue to raise attainment and achievement.
The successful candidate should be highly qualified, dynamic and able to deliver outstanding lessons. This post offers an excellent opportunity to work within a strong, successful and supportive department and would suit an enthusiastic NQT or a more experienced professional looking to further their expertise.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications for this post should be made online only using the School’s application form. CVs will not be accepted.
Please email your application to recruitment@cds.kent.sch.uk. If you wish to discuss the post or to arrange a visit, please contact Mrs Roberta Light, Personnel Manager, at the School.
The Charles Dickens School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application via the Disclosure & Barring Service and a check against the ISA Barred List for Children.
