Head of Art

Tes is supporting the appointment of a Head of Art to join a High School based in Camden.

The High School is looking for a committed and energetic Head of Art to lead a lively Art department.

The successful candidate will teach Art from Year 7 to 13 to highly motivated, independent and inquisitive students. They will play a pivotal role in the management of the department, promoting excellence in teaching and learning, and contributing to whole school policy making and strategic planning.

The Head of Art will also be expected to build on the current program of exhibitions in the school exhibition spaces and take a proactive stance in promoting the public face of the subject.

Knowledge of contemporary art practice is essential, in addition to excellent leadership skills, experience of teaching up to A Level, and management experience.

About the school

Working at the school is stimulating, challenging and fun. Located in leafy Hampstead, with the buzz of central London’s cultural life close at hand, the school is very well served by public transport and excellent local amenities.

They offer a variety of benefits, such as:

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• Generous pension schemes
• Free life assurance benefit
• Interest-free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children
• Financial guidance and support
• Retail and Lifestyle discounts
• Free lunch during term time

Interviews will take place on Monday 8th July 2024.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and suitable candidates may be invited to interview before the published closing date. They reserve the right to close this vacancy early if they receive sufficient applications for the position or if an offer is made and accepted. They recommend that applications are submitted early in order to avoid disappointment. The school may also conduct online searches (including publicly available social media searches) as part of their recruitment processes.

All adults are expected to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to the safeguarding of its pupils. The school will conduct a rigorous recruitment process to identify candidates suitable for working with children and young people.

All applicants need to have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for the role.

By applying to this job advertisement, you are providing consent for the Tes Recruitment team to propose and discuss your application with the employer.

Tes Recruitment Services (UK) represent Schools and Academies across the globe, supporting them to secure a great teacher/leader for every role. 

To learn more about this role please email managedrecruit@tes.com for an information pack that includes school name, role specifics and context. 

Please include REF: ME2088591 in the email subject line. Please note that we are unable to accept CVs sent to us via email so please use the stated application route.