Head of Art OR Art Teacher

Welcome to KEVIGS

King Edward VI Grammar School (KEVIGS) is an 11-18 school in Louth, Lincolnshire with approximately 960 students on roll. Our ethos is to provide our students with a holistic, academic education that builds a strong foundation for life beyond school.

We are seeking for someone to join our Art Department as either a Teacher of Art or Head of Art. Applications are welcome from ECTs or qualified teachers looking to broaden their experience in a high achieving, selective Grammar School. The post will be on a fixed-term basis, covering maternity leave.

At KEVIGS we love to inspire and harness the creative talents of our students, promote the benefits of art as a subject and showcase students' achievements within our school and local community.

The successful candidate will have experience of teaching Art from KS3 to KS5 and if hoping to secure a Head of Department post, be able to demonstrate that they have the skills and experience to manage a department, maintaining the high standards achieved at KEVIGS.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The School reserves the right to obtain formal and informal background information about an applicant to determine whether they are suitable to work at the School. Online searches and reference checks will be undertaken on shortlisted applicants and at interview all candidates must bring with them their birth certificate and a valid passport to confirm their identity, in addition to certificates confirming education and professional qualifications. An enhanced criminal record check via the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) will be undertaken for the successful candidate, including a check of the DBS Children's Barred List. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with the DBS and at least two satisfactory references. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

For full details and a job description, please download the application pack.