Havering Schools Jobs
Art, Design & Technology Teacher
- Employer: St Mary's Hare Park School
- Reference: SCH/25/326571
St Mary's Hare Park School
South Drive, Gidea Park, Romford, RM2 6HH
Telephone: 01708 761220
Email: office@stmarysharepark.co.uk
Website: https://www.stmarysharepark.co.uk/index.asp
Art, Design & Technology Teacher
Hours: Part time (2 days a week)
Salary: £16 - £17,000 p.a (2 days a week)
Contract: Fixed Term until July 2026 (potential to extend)
Start Date: January 2026
St Mary’s Hare Park School is a vibrant and nurturing independent primary school seeking a passionate, creative and dedicated Art, Design & Technology Teacher (Years 1–6) to join our Prep team.
About this Role
Are you an inspiring teacher with a proven ability to ignite creativity, curiosity and design-thinking in children? Do you believe in empowering pupils to explore, problem-solve and express themselves through high-quality Art and Design & Technology experiences?
If so, this is an exciting opportunity to join us on our continued journey of excellence and contribute to our vision to ensure that all children fulfil their full potential and become confident, motivated and innovative learners.
At St Mary’s Hare Park School, we are looking for a knowledgeable, enthusiastic and committed professional who is passionate about delivering a vibrant, progressive and skills-based Art and DT curriculum for pupils in Years 1–6.
We are looking for a candidate who:
- holds Qualified Teacher Status
- is highly motivated, enthusiastic and passionate about Art, Design & Technology
- has consistently high expectations of learning, creativity and behaviour
- demonstrates strong subject knowledge and effective pedagogical practice
- can plan, prepare and deliver engaging, inclusive and imaginative lessons
- inspires pupils to take creative risks, solve problems and think critically
- is committed to raising standards and celebrating pupils’ achievements
- has excellent communication and organisational skills
- is confident in integrating ICT and digital design tools into learning
- contributes positively to wider school life, including exhibitions and events
- values teamwork, proactivity and the school’s ethos of Care, Opportunity, Respect and Excellence
- understands safeguarding responsibilities and is committed to pupil welfare
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Teaching high-quality Art and DT lessons across Years 1–6
- Promoting a culture of creativity, innovation and excellence
- Developing engaging projects that reflect contemporary practice and cross-curricular learning
- Leading whole-school displays, exhibitions and enrichment opportunities
- Managing and maintaining resources, equipment and a safe working environment
- Assessing, recording and reporting on pupil progress
- Contributing to curriculum development and long-term planning
- Showcasing pupils’ work across the school and within the wider community
We can offer:
- A bespoke CPD package to support staff at every stage of their career
- Opportunities to collaborate and learn within a network of schools
- Development pathways that help you realise your full potential
- Polite, respectful and enthusiastic pupils with a love of learning
- A supportive team of kind, dedicated and hardworking colleagues
- An encouraging Senior Leadership Team committed to staff wellbeing
- A warm, creative and inclusive school community
Come and Visit Us
We warmly encourage prospective applicants to visit our school. To arrange a visit or for an informal discussion about the role, please contact the school office. Visits are by appointment only.
To apply, please send your completed application form to Office@stmarysharepark.co.uk
Closing date for applications: Friday, 28th November 2025
Interviews: December 3rd and 5th 2025
Havering Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The protection of our pupils from abuse is the responsibility of all staff within our schools, superseding any other considerations. Therefore Havering Schools comply with the Department for Education ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance.
It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Please be advised that, again in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to submit, prior to their interview, a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Upon submission of this information, online checks may be carried out.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; the successful applicant will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure check. Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from obtaining a position with the School.
Equal OpportunitiesHavering Schools aim to promote and ensure equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment regardless of gender, marital status, race, colour, nationality (including citizenship), ethnic or national origins, disabilities, age, sexual orientation, responsibility for dependants, religious or political affiliation and trade union activities. All matters related to employment are decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
How to apply
To apply, please send your completed application form to office@stmarysharepark.co.uk