Art Teacher

Lift Richmond Park; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 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 is seeking an enthusiastic Art & Design Teacher to deliver a student- and community-centered curriculum across KS3 and KS4, with growth into KS5 as GCSE and A Level courses expand. You’ll also serve as a Form Tutor and contribute to trips, extracurriculars and school events, supporting student progress and wellbeing.

You will join a collaborative team in East Sheen, with strong support for CPD and wellbeing initiatives, including flexible working and opportunities to engage

Qualifications

• QTS and a degree in a relevant discipline are required.
• Excellent observational drawing and painting skills are essential.
• Confident digital literacy, with exam moderation and photo editing skills.
• Ability to assess progress effectively and use this 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 Art & Design lessons with clear objectives, adapting for SEND, EAL, and varied abilities.
• Use questioning, feedback and assessment to check understanding and address misconceptions.
• Set ambitious targets for learning based on prior attainment and progress.
• 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 to improve practice.

Skills

Observational drawing

Painting skills

Digital literacy

Assessment of progress

Reflective practitioner

Education

QTS

Relevant degree

Tools

Photo editing

Job description

Lift Richmond Park is seeking an enthusiastic Teacher of Art & Design. We welcome both ECTs and experienced candidates 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,

Key responsibilities

You will:

• plan and teach engaging lessons with clear learning objectives, adapting your approach to meet the needs of all students, including those with SEND, high ability learners and students with EAL;
• use effective questioning, feedback and assessment to check understanding, address misconceptions and guide students to reflect on their progress;
• set appropriate and ambitious targets for learning, building on prior attainment and supporting students to achieve them;
• create a positive and inclusive classroom where routines are clear, behaviour expectations are high, and all students are treated with respect;
• work collaboratively with colleagues, support staff and families, sharing concerns and insights to support each student's development; and
• contribute to curriculum design and engage with professional development to continually improve your practice.

What we're looking for

We're looking for someone who:

• holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a degree in a relevant discipline;
• has 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;
• is compassionate, a culturally responsive educator who views art as a tool for wellbeing and self-expression; and
• is reflective, open to feedback and committed to their own professional growth.

You’ll be joining a team who work together to achieve the best outcomes for every child. Are you ready to bring your passion for teaching and help every student reach their potential?

About our school

Lift Richmond Park is located in East Sheen, close to Richmond Park, with easy access to Richmond, Kingston, and the West End, all within a 15 to 30-minute journey. The school offers excellent benefits to colleagues, including:

• Staff Flexi Time: One designated morning or afternoon each week to work from home
• Two-Week October Half-Term: A generous break to recharge
• Chromebook Provided: Access to a Chromebook for efficient teaching and planning
• No Duties: Focus purely on teaching without additional duties
• CPD Twice Weekly: Ongoing professional development with two sessions per week
• Six Wellbeing Mornings: Dedicated mornings each year to prioritise staff well-being
• Health: Autumn flu jabs

Who is Lift Schools?

Lift Schools is made up of 62 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 35,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives - and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential.

How we support you

We want you to feel supported, valued and able to grow throughout your career with Lift Schools. From high-quality professional development and career progression to wellbeing support and opportunities to connect and collaborate across our network, we invest in you so you can do your best work. Discover how we'll support you to thrive, develop and grow your career in the way that's right for you: How we support you.