Art & Design Teacher (KS3-4) – Creative & Impactful

Lift Schools; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff Flexi Time

Two-Week October Half-Term

Chromebook Provided

No Duties

CPD Twice Weekly

Six Wellbeing Mornings

Health: Autumn flu jabs

Job summary

Lift Richmond Park in East Sheen, London, is seeking an enthusiastic Teacher of Art & Design to deliver a student- and community-centered curriculum across KS3/KS4 with expansion into KS5 as new GCSE and A Level courses grow. You will also serve as a Form Tutor and participate in school life, trips, extracurriculars and events.

You’ll join a collaborative team, contribute to curriculum design, and engage in ongoing professional development to continually improve practice and student outcomes.

Qualifications

• QTS and 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 to inform planning and support learning.
• Compassionate, culturally responsive educator focused on wellbeing and self-expression.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach engaging lessons with clear learning objectives, adapting for SEND, high achievers and EAL.
• Use effective questioning, feedback and assessment to check understanding and address misconceptions.
• Set ambitious targets for learning, building on prior attainment.
• Create a positive, 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 to improve practice.

Skills

Observational drawing

Painting skills

Student assessment

Culturally responsive

Education

QTS

Degree in art/design

Tools

Computer literacy

Exam moderation

Photo editing

Job description

Lift Richmond Park in East Sheen, London, is seeking an enthusiastic Teacher of Art & Design to deliver a student- and community-centered curriculum across KS3/KS4 with expansion into KS5 as new GCSE and A Level courses grow. You will also serve as a Form Tutor and participate in school life, trips, extracurriculars and events.

You’ll join a collaborative team, contribute to curriculum design, and engage in ongoing professional development to continually improve practice and student outcomes.