Job Description

A high-performing independent day school in Brent, North West London, highly regarded for balancing strong academic results with a vibrant Arts provision, seeks a dynamic Teacher of Art starting January 2026.
Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, practical, and academic Art lessons across the secondary age range (KS3, GCSE, and A-Level).
• Inspire pupils to achieve strong outcomes in both their practical portfolios and contextual studies.
• Contribute to the department's profile by leading gallery visits, running co-curricular workshops, and curating school exhibitions.
• Manage and maintain the specialist art studios and equipment, ensuring a creative and safe learning environment.
• Assume pastoral duties, actively supporting the welfare system within a student group.

Requirements

• A strong degree in Fine Art, Design, or Art History and proven success teaching Art to a high standard up to A-Level.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a classroom and inspire sustained creative and academic effort.
• Seeking an Art Teacher dedicated to upholding the school's dual focus on academic rigour and creative excellence.
• Strong organizational skills and the capacity to work collaboratively within a professional team.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, reflecting the standards of the independent sector.
• Access to superb, well-equipped studios and a generous departmental budget.
• Opportunities for curriculum innovation and to teach focused examination groups.
• Generous professional development budget and continuous support for subject mastery.
• Work within a supportive setting that values high standards in both teaching and learning.

About the School
This distinguished independent school in Brent maintains a strong culture of academic achievement alongside a commitment to the Arts. The school operates with clear professional accountability and a clear mission to support every pupil's individual academic and creative potential.
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