Head of Art required for a wonderful school in North London- September start

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Head of Art Teacher to join our thriving mixed school in North London. This is a full-time position starting in September 2024, offering an exciting leadership opportunity within a well-resourced and highly successful Art department.

Position Details:

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  Role: Head of Art Teacher


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  Start Date: September 2024


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  Location: North London


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  Type: Full-time

School Overview:

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  Type: Mixed school


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  Status: Good (Ofsted rated)


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  Facilities: State-of-the-art


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  Environment: Over-subscribed with excellent behaviour and able students


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  Culture: Supportive and collaborative, fostering both student and staff success


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  Academic Excellence: History of strong academic performance and holistic development

Department Highlights:

• Highly successful and well-resourced


• Supportive and approachable senior leadership team


• Encourages creativity and innovation in teaching

Responsibilities:

• Leading and managing the Art department


• Teaching Art at KS3 & KS4, with potential opportunities at KS5


• Developing and implementing a dynamic and engaging Art curriculum


• Mentoring and supporting Art teachers within the department


• Driving departmental initiatives and fostering a culture of artistic excellence

Candidate Requirements:

• Proven experience as an Art Teacher, with the ability to lead and manage a department


• Strong knowledge of the Art curriculum at KS3, KS4, and ideally KS5


• Formal teaching qualification with QTS (e.g., PGCE)


• Legal right to work in the UK


• Passion for art and a commitment to inspiring students

Application Process:

We welcome applications from experienced Art Teachers looking to take on a leadership role. Candidates should have a track record of success in teaching and department management.

To be considered for this Head of Art Teacher position, please forward your CV and a cover letter as soon as possible.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a school with a supportive culture, commitment to academic excellence, and a focus on fostering creativity and innovation. We look forward to receiving your application!