Head of Art

Location: Hackney, East London

Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR (Inner London)

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Start date: September 2025

Smart Teachers are recruiting for an inspiring and experienced Head of Art to lead a thriving department within a high-achieving and creative East London secondary school. This is a full-time, permanent post starting in September 2025.

The Role

• Leading the Art department and shaping a curriculum that fosters creativity, independence and technical skill
• Teaching Art across Key Stages 3–5, with a strong emphasis on stretch, challenge and cultural relevance
• Supporting and mentoring staff within the department, including early career teachers
• Curating and coordinating exhibitions, arts events and enrichment opportunities across the school
• Driving high expectations and excellent outcomes for students of all abilities

The School

• A successful, inclusive academy located in the heart of Hackney, with a commitment to academic and creative excellence
• Housed in a modern, well-resourced building with specialist art rooms and exhibition spaces
• Strong culture of staff collaboration, professional growth, and student leadership
• Consistently high student progress and engagement across the arts

Requirements

• Holds QTS and has experience teaching Art across a range of key stages, ideally including A-Level
• Demonstrates a clear track record of impact in teaching and learning
• Has strong leadership potential and a passion for curriculum development
• Values collaboration, inclusion and student voice
• Eager to promote the role of the arts within a wider school community

Why Join?

• Lead a department in a school where creativity and achievement go hand-in-hand
• Benefit from tailored CPD and leadership development opportunities
• Enjoy working in a vibrant, well-connected part of East London
• Join a school that celebrates both academic success and artistic expression

About Us
We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

To register your interest or for more details, contact our secondary team or email your CV to us.

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. An enhanced DBS check and references will be required for the successful candidate.