Job Introduction
Moyles Court wishes to appoint a part-time Teacher of Visual Arts from September 2025 (Maternity Cover for one academic year – exact dates tbc) to join our flourishing and expanding school. The successful candidate will have a genuine passion for Art, Textiles and Photography and a desire to inspire this in others.
Moyles Court is a co-educational day and boarding school from 2 ½ to 16 years, situated within the beautiful New Forest National Park. It is a thriving, friendly, and happy school with a strong belief in traditional family values. Class sizes are small, and the school prides itself on the individual attention it is able to give to all of its pupils. As part of a dynamic and popular team, you will be expected to enthuse, engage and inspire our young children within our idyllic setting. The ideal candidate will have experience teaching Visual Arts to GCSE level and be willing to contribute to the life of this very happy and busy school.
If it is of interest and if applicants have a particular specialism for Art, Textiles or Photography, the 0.9 maternity cover role may be split into discipline specific roles of Art/Textiles 0.7 FTE and Photography 0.2 FTE.
Art & Textiles are taught as a combined subject one lesson per week in Years 7, 8 and 9 and as optional separate disciplines at GCSE level. Photography is taught as a stand-alone GCSE option. All have proved popular and successful over the years, with the work of our pupils recognised in local, regional and national competitions. GCSE performance has been very strong. The role also includes teaching one lesson per week to years 3, 4, 5, and 6. Class sizes are small and taught in our well-equipped Art Studio. The post holder will work closely with the headmaster and help promote the work of the department across the school.
How to apply
Application forms should be completed and addressed to the Headmaster, Mr Wardle and should be sent to School Business Administrator, Moyles Court School, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 3NF or via email to hr@moylescourt.co.uk.
Applications will be considered on receipt and received no later than Friday 27th June 2025.
Moyles Court School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In accordance with our Child Protection Policy, we are unable to process applications without a fully completed application form.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All convictions, cautions and bind-overs, including those regarded as ‘spent’ must be declared when applying. The applicant may post such a declaration in an envelope marked ‘Private & confidential for the headmaster’ which will only be opened should the candidate be shortlisted. The successful applicant must obtain List 99 clearance and DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance at an enhanced level.
Equal Opportunities
The school is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships
