Head of Art – Independent School Full Time

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Empowering Learning

School: Independent School

Location: Cambridge

Role: Head of Art

Start Date: September 2024 or January 2025

Salary: Competitive

An outstanding and thriving independent school in Cambridge are seeking a Head of Art for September 2024. This is a full time and permanent role.

This is a happy, successful and vibrant independent school that offers a rich variety of opportunities in academic, cultural and sporting activities for all pupils. The school believes that pastoral care is vital to ensure every pupil is nurtured and encouraged to reach his or her potential. As such, there is a family atmosphere throughout the school and strong relationships between pupils and staff are forged. Teachers are dedicated, passionate and friendly and want the best for their pupils. They are collaborative and share best practice with each other and contribute to the wider life of the school.

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching Art across the school up to A level. Art is a particular strength at this school and it is hoped the successful candidate will have experience of teaching Art at all secondary key stages. You will be a team player, highly organised and want to continue the success of the Art department at the school and have a passion for Art. You will also be responsible for leading the department across the school, which will include curriculum planning, health and safety as well as day to day administration.

This is an opportunity for an enthusiastic and skilled teacher to play a key role in the development of Art throughout the school. If you are interested in leading Art at a fantastic independent school in Cambridge that delivers a first class all round education and has outstanding facilities, please apply now. Or call Duncan Eaglesham on for an informal conversation and more information. The school has a strong ethos of student welfare therefore any successful applicant will undergo a full enhanced criminal record check (DBS).