Lead Teacher of Art

Teaching Vacancies; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the Greater London area is seeking a dynamic Lead Teacher of Art to inspire students and raise their achievement. The role includes planning high-quality lessons, providing effective pastoral support, and collaborating with the leadership team to secure the best outcomes for students. Ideal candidates will be fully qualified teachers with a degree in Art or a related field, and a strong commitment to professional development will be offered. This position promises a supportive working environment with opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Excellent CPD package

Career development opportunities

Employee Assistance Scheme

Supportive leadership team

Qualifications

• Fully qualified teacher with evidence of QTS for secondary teaching.
• Degree level qualification in the subject area and/or good A Levels or equivalent.
• Successful in working with young people.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop high quality lessons and courses.
• Monitor and evaluate the curriculum.
• Provide high-quality teaching and pastoral support.

Skills

Dynamic teaching style

Team collaboration

Passion for education

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Degree in Art or related field

Job description

Lead Teacher of Art

Are you a dynamic and inspiring Lead Teacher of Art looking to enthuse students about your subject and raise their achievement?

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop high quality lessons and courses to continually enhance teaching and learning, contributing to raising standards of student attainment.
• Monitor and evaluate the curriculum and provide specialist subject expertise to assist departmental staff.
• Provide high‑quality teaching and effective pastoral support, creating a learning environment that enables all students to achieve their potential.
• Monitor students’ progress and development and set expectations in relation to standards of achievement and the quality of learning and teaching.

About you

• A fully qualified teacher with evidence of QTS for secondary teaching.
• Qualified to at least degree level in subject area and/or good A Levels or equivalent.
• Unrelenting in your pursuit of excellence in all aspects of your practice.
• Successful in working with young people and securing the best outcomes for them.
• Team spirited and prepared to go above and beyond to get the job done.

What can we offer you?

• Professional Development: An excellent CPD package for staff, enhancing your professional development with comprehensive training opportunities.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for growth and real career development in an encouraging environment with plenty of room for advancement.
• Supportive Environment: Our leadership team is approachable and committed to providing the resources and guidance teachers need to succeed.
• Employee Assistance: Employee Assistance Scheme for access to advice, information, and face‑to‑face counselling.
• UST Network Collaboration: Develop links with our wider UST network for CPD and collaborative practice.

Please note we do not accept CVs alone.

If you would like more information on our school, please visit our website: Welcome - Royal Greenwich Trust School.

Interested candidates are encouraged to arrange an informal discussion about the role and/or to visit the school. These can be organised via the Recruitment team: [e-mail], telephone -020 3034 2375.

Early applications are appreciated as interviews will be arranged as and when suitable applications are received.

Royal Greenwich Trust School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS Check.

https://www.ust.london/policies/child-protection-safeguarding

https://www.ust.london/policies/code-of-conduct

In accordance with our Company Policies and KCSIE guidelines set out by the Department for Education, a background check will be carried out on your online digital presence. For this we use a third‑party professional screening partner, SP Index (www.sp-index.com), experienced in processing personal data for the purpose of such checks.

We reserve the right to commence or complete the recruitment process prior to the closing date.

We do not accept applications via agencies.

What the school offers its staff: https://www.ust.london/

Commitment to safeguarding: RGTS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS Check.