Head of Art, SOUTH HAMPSTEAD HIGH SCHOOL

Head of Art, South Hampstead High SchoolRead on to fully understand what this job requires in terms of skills and experience If you are a good match, make an application.South Hampstead High School is looking for an experienced teacher to join us as Head of Art from April or September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a lively and successful department within a school renowned for academic excellence, creative ambition and a vibrant co‑curricular life.The RoleAs Head of Art, you will take responsibility for the day‑to‑day leadership of the department, ensuring the highest standards of teaching and learning. You will also contribute to whole‑school policy making and strategic planning, while shaping the vision and direction of Art across the school. Alongside your leadership duties, you will teach Art to highly motivated, independent and inquisitive students from across the age range.The department is committed to making Art relevant, engaging and intellectually stimulating. A lively programme of exhibitions showcases students' work throughout the school and in our dedicated gallery space. As Head of Art, you will have the opportunity to expand and develop this exciting aspect of the department’s work, strengthening its public‑facing profile while championing the exceptional creativity of our students.About YouYou will be an enthusiastic teacher with the ability to inspire and enthuse your students, helping them to discover the intricacies of the Art world. Previous teaching experience across KS3 to KS5 is essential, along with prior experience in a management role (e.g. as a Deputy Head of Department). You will also possess excellent professional and subject knowledge, including knowledge of contemporary art practice.Art at South Hampstead High SchoolThe Art department consists of three full‑time members of staff, two part‑time teachers and two part‑time technicians housed in our new school building, with extensive art facilities. The department consists of five studios with specialist facilities for painting, printmaking, studio photography, sculpture, textiles and ceramics. There is also a darkroom, an Art library and an Apple Mac computer suite.The Art department contributes to the life of the school outside of the academic curriculum and all members of the department are involved in arranging the display of work both within the department and around the school. The highlight is the end‑of‑year exhibition that showcases work from all examination candidates.About The SchoolWorking 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 has excellent local amenities nearby.The school is part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls’ schools.BenefitsCompetitive salaries and pay progressionAccess to extensive professional development opportunitiesTraining grants for qualificationsGenerous pension schemesFree life assurance benefitInterest‑free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loansA Cycle to Work schemeCompetitive terms and conditions of employmentA discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schoolsApplication DetailsThe closing date for applications is Tuesday 2 December 2025 at 9 am. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and suitable candidates may be invited to interview before the published interview 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.The school may also conduct online searches (including publicly available social media searches) as part of our recruitment processes.We are committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included. xpwpeyx We are also committed to safeguarding children and child protection screening will apply to this post.#J-18808-Ljbffr