Head of Art and Design - Independent Prep School

School: Independent Prep School

Location: Berkshire (bordering Surrey and West London)

Role: Head of Art and Design

Start Date: January 2025

Salary: Competitive

An outstanding independent prep school in Berkshire on the borders with Surrey and West London are seeking a Head of Art and Design for January 2025. This is a full time and permanent role.

This is a happy, successful and vibrant independent prep 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 from Year 3 up to Year 8 and in particular assisting those pupils who are applying for Art Scholarships in Senior Schools. Art is a particular strength at this school with many pupils gaining Art Scholarships. Experience of teaching Art within a Prep or Senior/Secondary school is essential. 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.

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 prep school in Surrey that delivers a first class all round education and has outstanding facilities, please apply now. Or call Duncan Eaglesham on 07860 845 741 for an informal conversation and more information including a JD. The school has a strong ethos of student welfare therefore any successful applicant will undergo a full enhanced criminal record check (DBS).