Art Teacher - Kensington Boys' School (Outstanding) 🎨

Inspire Visual Talent: Dedicated Art Teacher Role for January Start in Kensington!

We are seeking an outstanding, creative, and highly engaging Art Teacher to join a premier, Outstanding Boys' Secondary School located in the prestigious Kensington area of West London. This is a rare opportunity for a talented educator to start in January, fostering artistic expression and technical excellence in highly motivated male students within the Inner London pay zone.

About the School: Excellence and Environment

Kensington Collegiate (Fictitious) is an institution recognised for its Outstanding rating and commitment to academic and holistic excellence, specifically catering to boys aged 11-18. The school prides itself on challenging gender stereotypes in creative fields; the Art Department is thriving, consistently achieving exceptional GCSE and A-Level results. The school benefits from superb, dedicated studio spaces and a strong culture of respect and high aspiration among the pupils.

Key Responsibilities & Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be a highly skilled practitioner with a strong degree in Art and Design or a related Fine Art discipline, holding QTS, and possessing proven experience teaching boys effectively at the secondary level.

In this full-time role, with a targeted January start, you will:

• Instruction & Attainment: Deliver inspirational and rigorous lessons in Art and Design (covering areas like painting, drawing, sculpture, and digital media) across Key Stage 3 (KS3), GCSE (KS4), and A-Level (KS5).
• Engagement & Pedagogy: Employ engaging and differentiated teaching strategies particularly suited to motivating boys, translating technical skills into creative confidence.
• Curriculum Development: Contribute actively to the refinement of a challenging curriculum that encourages conceptual thinking and technical mastery across diverse media.
• Exhibition & Enrichment: Oversee and manage student entries for exhibitions, competitions, and internal displays, running an active co-curricular club (e.g., photography, printmaking).
• Timeliness: Be available and prepared to commence this permanent role in January.

Remuneration & Next Steps

This role offers a competitive salary package reflective of the school's prestige, its Outstanding status, and the highly desirable Inner London location.

Salary and Application:

• Salary: Paid to the MPS/UPS scale (Inner London pay scale), commensurate with your experience and qualifications.
• Action: If you are an exceptional Art Teacher seeking a rewarding January start at an Outstanding boys' school in Kensington, please apply through our recruitment platform or contact our specialist team directly for further details. We encourage prompt applications due to the start date!