Head of Department - Schools at Lewisham Schools Career Site

, , United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Aug, 26

Salary

3527.0

Posted On

22 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Art Teaching, Curriculum Management, Classroom Management, Student Achievement, Leadership, KS3 Art, KS4 Art, Educational Leadership

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational teacher to take on the role of Lead Teacher of Art from September 2026 or January 2027. The successful candidate will have the ability to teach KS3 and KS4 Art across all age and ability ranges. You will be an effective classroom teacher with the ability to raise the achievement of all students and be keen to play a full part in the life of the school. As Lead Teacher of Art, you will have overall responsibility for the management and leadership of Art in the school. You will work as part of the Visual & Performing Arts Faculty and benefit from the support and guidance of an experienced leadership team. Prendergast Vale School is a small all-through school providing high quality education from nursery to Year 11, which aims to transform the lives of all the children who attend the school. By keeping the school small, we have created a community of pupils and teachers where no pupil is left behind which has enabled us to create an environment in which pupils want to learn, achieve and behave well. Being part of a successful Federation of Schools, located within easy travelling distance of each other, enables the schools to support each other and share best practice and resources. It also enables the Federation to offer staff the opportunity to develop their career as we are committed to developing and promoting from within wherever possible. We are dedicated to creating a work environment that our colleagues can enjoy, our students can benefit from, and where work complements life. For this reason, we encourage everyone to discuss with us their flexible working requirements during the recruitment process so that we can find the best working solution for them and their role. To apply, please click here [https://mynewterm.com/jobs/150351/EDV-2026-PVS-34551]. Closing date: 9:00am on Monday 8 June 2026 Interviews: w/c 8 June 2026 Please note CVs are not accepted. The Leathersellers’ Federation of Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references qualifications, experience checks, medical clearance, enhanced DBS checks, social media checks and documentary evidence showing your entitlement to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

The Lead Teacher of Art is responsible for the overall management and leadership of Art within the school. This includes teaching KS3 and KS4 Art across all ability ranges and working within the Visual & Performing Arts Faculty.