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Art, Photography & Textiles Mentor

Walderslade School · Chatham · Medway

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Cover Mentor to support learning within our Art, Photography and Textiles department. This is an exciting opportunity to work with creative and motivated students, ensuring high-quality learning continues in the absence of teaching staff.

The successful candidate will supervise lessons, support students in developing their practical and creative skills, maintain a positive and purposeful learning environment, and uphold high expectations for behaviour and achievement. A passion for the arts, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build positive relationships with young people are essential.

This role would suit someone with a background or interest in Art, Photography, Textiles, Education, or the creative industries who is committed to inspiring students and helping them achieve their full potential.

In return, we will offer you:

An incredibly supportive group of colleagues and leaders

Comprehensive induction programme with a commitment to CPD

Care First employee assistance programme

Non-contributory membership of Benenden private health care cover

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Two-week half term in October

Cycle to Work Scheme

For further details on this role and to apply please complete an application form which can be found on the school’s careers page Our Vacancies | The Walderslade & Greenacre Schools Partnership

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. For further information and to arrange a school visit, please contact Louise Campbell on 01634 861593 or via email campl313@wgsp.org.uk

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date where interest and applications received are high, therefore we encourage early applications.

Safeguarding Commitment

Beyond Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders in a regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory "Disclosing and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check".

Equality & Inclusivity Statement

At Beyond Schools Trust we strive to be a diverse and inclusive workplace where we can ALL be ourselves. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented communities, including but not limited to those who identify as Black, Asian or from a minority ethnic background.

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About this school

Walderslade School

Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 11–18

Inadequate
Pupils
806
Avg teacher salary
£46,172
Pupil:teacher ratio
20.3:1
Academy trust
BEYOND SCHOOLS TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

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Chatham, Medway, ME5 0LE

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£25,185.00 - £28,142.00 Annually (FTE) Actual Salary Between £21,058 - £23,531
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
19 June 2026
Closing date
10 July 2026

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