Head of Art

South Hampstead High School, the Independent Girls’ School of the Year 2022, 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 South Hampstead 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.

The School is part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools.

We 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 at GDST schools
• Financial guidance and support
• Retail and Lifestyle discounts
• Free lunch during term time

For further details and to apply please click the apply button.

Closing date is Monday 1st July 2024 at 9am.

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. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the position or if an offer is made and accepted. We 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 our recruitment processes.

All adults working at South Hampstead High School 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.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included. The GDST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.