Teacher of Art

The King Alfred School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Support Staff Pension Scheme

Car parking permit scheme

Use of School gym facilities

Staff CPD

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

The King Alfred School in North London is seeking a talented Art teacher to join our progressive independent school from January 2027. The role is a 1 year contract, full time with part time considered, and salary is aligned to the KAS scale with location-based allowances.

You will join a thriving Art team, teach an appropriate timetable, and participate actively in school life as a tutor or co-tutor. The ideal candidate demonstrates a passion for holistic education and a strong track record

Qualifications

• Relevant teaching experience (includes teacher placements for NQTs), a good honours degree and QTS.
• Track record of being an excellent teacher in own classroom.
• Ability to establish successful relationships with students, parents and staff.
• A passion for holistic and forward-thinking education.

Responsibilities

• Join a successful and established Art team.
• Teach an appropriate timetable of Art.
• Play a full role in the life of the school, including as Tutor or co-Tutor.

Skills

Teaching experience

Excellent classroom teaching

Relationship building

Holistic education

Education

Honours degree

QTS

Job description

• Relevant teaching experience (includes teacher placements for NQTs), a good honours degree and QTS


• Track record of being an excellent teacher in own classroom


• Ability to establish successful relationships with students, parents and staff


• A passion for holistic and forward-thinking education

If you are reflective, hard-working, and keen to grow with our community, then we would very much like to hear from you.

Teacher of Art, 1 year contract, full time (part time considered) from January 2027 Salary: The base salary for this role will be on the KAS scale and the positioning will depend on experience. [The KAS scale is the same as the Outer London pay scale, plus an additional allowance]

King Alfred School (KAS) is a progressive independent school in idyllic grounds in North London. Our independence means that we can take a holistic approach to education, value the progress young people make in every area and experiment with innovative ideas. The King Alfred School is looking for a talented Art teacher to join our unique and exceptional school from January 2027. You will:

• Join a successful and established Art team


• Teach an appropriate timetable of Art


• Play a full role in the life of the school, including as Tutor or co-Tutor

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experiences,

• Support Staff Pension Scheme


• Termly opportunity to participate in car parking permit scheme


• Use of School gym facilities


• Staff CPD


• Cycle to Work Scheme

We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at The King Alfred School is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment. To read more about King Alfred's diversity and inclusion statement, please see our DEI statement and KAS Against Racism policy. All members of the King Alfred School community are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers, social media checks, and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974