Head of Art - Fixed Term Position

Rupert House School is seeking a Head of Art, to contribute to the school’s vision of providing a high-quality education for its pupils, by leading the Art Department in effective and inspirational teaching.

Your responsibilities include designing and implementing a comprehensive art curriculum, managing departmental resources, and organizing exhibitions and events to showcase student work. You will mentor and support art teachers, ensuring high standards of teaching and learning. Contributing to the school’s vision of providing a high-quality education for its pupils, by providing effective and inspirational teaching.

The post holder will:

• Work as a team to provide the best possible education for all the children in the Prep school.
• To be part of a team and take an active part in working with all the children in the school.
• To assist all children to develop a love of learning and an excitement about Art

Reports to: Mrs Alice Fletcher, Deputy Head Academic

Hours, Salary & Benefits:

Hours: Fixed term contract from Jan 25 - Jul 25. 4 days per week. Some additional hours may be required, such as parents evenings etc.

Salary: A competitive salary will be offered, dependent on experience and qualifications.

Benefits:

• Defined contribution pension scheme of 16.48%
• EV scheme with Octopus
• Cycle to work scheme and shopping discounts
• Means tested staff discount
• Complementary lunch
• Paid holidays + bank holidays
• Access to the group's counselling scheme
• Access to fully funded apprenticeships, up to L7
• On site parking

Person Specification:

• Ability to relate to and empathise with pupils and to develop trusting and respectful relationships with them.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure and be positive with colleagues and children.
• Cheerful disposition with a good sense of humour.
• Resilient, able to show initiative, and meet deadlines.
• Smart appearance and a good understanding of the demands of Prep School parents.
• An excellent classroom practitioner with a passion for the subject and teaching.
• Charisma, energy and enthusiasm.
• Optimism, can-do attitude and desire for continuous improvement.
• Thoroughness and commitment to supporting pupils.
• Honesty, humility, courage, respect and integrity.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• High level of organisational and planning skills.
• Work effectively as part of a team, relating well to colleagues.
• Able to use own initiative and motivate others.
• Ability to demonstrate good ICT skills.

For full details, please see the attached job description.