Part Time Teacher of Art Job at Burgess Hill, England, United Kingdom Full Time NEW

Do you have a passion for creativity and the ability to inspire young minds?

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated part-time Art Teacher to join our committed and experienced Art department. Our students are at the heart of everything we do, and this role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to their success while continuing to develop your own teaching practice.

This position is ideal for a teacher who believes in the potential of every student and is motivated to deliver high-quality, engaging lessons that encourage both creativity and achievement.

We Are Looking For Someone Who Is

• Highly organised, resilient, and enthusiastic
• Committed to maintaining high academic and behavioural standards
• Skilled in effective teaching, student management, and communication
• enthusiastic and passionate about Art and committed to the progress of ALL students
• forward thinking, creative, receptive to change and able to work with the team

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for more information about this opportunity. We welcome applications from both experienced teachers and early career teachers.

The Burgess Hill Academy

At The Burgess Hill Academy, students are encouraged to dream big and strive for excellence with our motto, ‘Believe in your best’. Our innovative approach to learning inspires a love for reading and provides high-quality pastoral care. We celebrate effort and achievement while promoting exemplary behaviour within the academy and the community.

Leadership opportunities thrive, and we embrace diversity while prioritising student wellbeing. Our commitment is to equip our 1100 students with the qualifications, enrichment experiences, and employability skills necessary for success beyond our walls. Join us in exploring our diverse range of extracurricular activities and opportunities for personal growth.

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We truly value the experience, dedication, and commitment of all our employees and believe in the power of motivated and happy staff. This is why we seek to enrich and reward our employees wherever we can, by offering a wide range of exciting and useful employee benefits. These include:

• Automatic annual pay increments: Pay progression is not linked to performance and all our staff benefit from automatic pay progression (subject to the maximum salary for the role). Cost of living awards are also reviewed annually.
• Generous Pension: Safeguard your future with financial security throughout your retirement. Employer contribution rate of 28.68%.
• Health and Wellbeing: A strong commitment to your health and wellbeing including; onsite Wellbeing Champions, designated Mental Health Ambassadors and an annual day devoted to your health and wellbeing. This day provides the opportunity to spend valuable time catching up with colleagues, as well as some ‘Time for You’ to do whatever most enhances your wellbeing.
• Personal Development Day: One day annually dedicated to your personal development which could include volunteering, training or a seminar (self-funded).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to free and confidential counselling services, providing support for both work and personal issues.
• Cycle to Work: Build exercise into your commute, with our cycle-to-work programme, offering a £2K loan to purchase a bicycle.
• Retail Discount: Savings with hundreds of retailers including gym, private medical, dental and online GP service, as well as eligibility for the Blue Light Discount Scheme.

Our commitment

Role

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, 2020 and 2023. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Further information is available here:

Find out more

Job Description

For further information about this opportunity please download the attached job description and personal specification, and view our candidate pack here:

To arrange a visit or to have an informal discussion about this role please contact Clare Bishop, Subject Leader Art at c.bishop@theburgesshillacademy.org.uk

Key dates

Closing date: 21st June, 2026

Interview date: To be arranged

Proposed start date: September 2026

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