Head of Art

Tes is supporting the appointment of Head of Art at a secondary school based in Brent, London.

At this school, they are proud of the excellent education they offer each of their pupils. Their team of enthusiastic, high expectations staff have transformed the school and they are just as excited about the next step in their school improvement journey as they work together to deliver the outstanding education their community need and deserve.

They are a large non-selective secondary school in the London borough of Brent, with excellent transport links to central London. They are committed to ensuring teachers can focus on teaching and have the opportunity to refine and develop their practice in the classroom and develop their leadership skills, they have:  

• Twice as many training days as is standard. 
• Weekly professional development for all staff. 

In recruiting their next Head of Art they are seeking the following from applicants:  

• A commitment to serving their diverse community in Brent. 
• A passion for their subject, curriculum development and teaching and learning. 
• High expectations for themselves and pupils. 
• A keenness to learn and develop as both a subject teacher and a leader. 
• A team player with high standards of professionalism.  

You will become part of a close knit professional community of enthusiastic colleagues who benefit from the training, guidance and support from one of the country’s top performing school groups.

You will be leading a small dynamic art team with big ambitions! The Art department has state of the art facilities including a kiln, two art studios and purpose build storage facilities. The current head of art has led art with expertise and great results over the last four years. Following his promotion, they are looking for subject expert whose passion for art and all things creative will lead the team forward to develop both the core art curriculum and an ambitious extra curricular offer. The children are passionate about art and are keen to get involved in all aspects of this creative curriculum. 

The school are interested in hearing from candidates with a range of experience –so whether you are looking for your first step into subject leadership or you are already an experienced head of art - apply now.

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: MM1631945 in the email subject line.