Art & Design Teacher | Inspire KS3-5 & Growth

Lift Schools; Barnes; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff Flexi Time

Chromebook Provided

No Duties

CPD Twice Weekly

Six Wellbeing Mornings

Autumn flu jabs

Job summary

Lift Richmond Park is seeking an enthusiastic Teacher of Art & Design to deliver a student- and community-centred curriculum across KS3 and KS4, with scope to expand into KS5 as our popular Fine Art and newly introduced Photography GCSE and A Level courses grow. You will serve as a Form Tutor, contribute to wider school life through trips, extracurriculars, and events such as sports days and the annual sponsored walk.

Join a collaborative team at Lift Schools in East Sheen, London.

Qualifications

• Holds QTS and a degree in a relevant discipline.
• Excellent observational drawing and painting skills.
• Confident computer literacy, with exam moderation and photo editing skills.
• Can assess progress effectively and use this insight to inform planning and support learning.
• Compassionate, culturally responsive educator who views art as a tool for wellbeing and self-expression.
• Reflective, open to feedback and committed to professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach engaging lessons with clear objectives, meeting the needs of all students including SEND and EAL.
• Use questioning, feedback and assessment to check understanding and guide progress.
• Set ambitious targets for learning and build on prior attainment.
• Create an inclusive classroom with clear routines and high behaviour expectations.
• Collaborate with colleagues, support staff and families to support each student's development.
• Contribute to curriculum design and engage in professional development.

Skills

QTS

Observational drawing

Painting skills

Computer literacy

Assessment skills

Culturally responsive

Reflective

Education

Degree in Art/Design or Education

Job description

Lift Richmond Park is seeking an enthusiastic Teacher of Art & Design to deliver a student- and community-centred curriculum across KS3 and KS4, with scope to expand into KS5 as our popular Fine Art and newly introduced Photography GCSE and A Level courses grow. You will serve as a Form Tutor, contribute to wider school life through trips, extracurriculars, and events such as sports days and the annual sponsored walk.

Join a collaborative team at Lift Schools in East Sheen, London.