Art & Design ECT Opportunity at Outstanding Ofsted School, Enfield

Contract & Start: Permanent, Full-Time | January 2026

About the Role
A highly respected and Outstanding Ofsted Secondary School in Enfield is seeking an inspiring Art & Design Early Career Teacher (ECT) for a permanent, full-time position commencing January 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-achieving school dedicated to nurturing creative talent. The successful ECT will be placed within a dynamic Arts faculty that offers robust, structured mentorship to ensure a successful and supported induction period.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver creative, practical, and ambitious Art and Design lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, utilising varied mediums and techniques.


• Actively participate in the school’s fully funded and supportive ECT induction programme, meeting regularly with a dedicated mentor to review practice and plan professional development.


• Facilitate student participation in external competitions, exhibitions, and co-curricular Art clubs.


• Maintain an inspiring, orderly, and well-resourced studio environment.


• Track and encourage pupil development, celebrating effort and high achievement in creative expression.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or pending QTS in Art & Design.


• Enthusiasm for fostering student creativity and technical skills in a mixed-gender educational setting.


• Clear potential to become an outstanding classroom practitioner, demonstrated by high-quality initial teacher training.


• Strong portfolio and subject knowledge across a range of artistic disciplines.


• Commitment to supporting the school’s wider commitment to the Arts in the community.

Benefits

• A highly competitive salary placed on the MPS Outer/Inner London pay scale, paid based on experience and often above the lowest point.


• Enrolment in the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS), with significant employer contributions.


• Dedicated non-contact time and a bespoke mentorship programme designed to make the ECT induction phase successful and sustainable.


• Generous resources and specialist facilities, ensuring high-quality lesson delivery.


• Opportunity to work in a collaborative faculty that is highly valued by the school leadership team.

About the School
This Outstanding Ofsted Secondary School in Enfield is a creative hub known for its strong pastoral support and excellent academic results. The Arts department is highly successful, enjoying strong uptake at GCSE and A-Level. The school culture is one of continuous improvement, and it has an excellent reputation for mentoring and rapidly developing its ECTs, providing the perfect foundation for a long and successful career.