Junior School Art & Design Teacher

The role We are looking for an exceptional Art and Design Teacher with Qualified Teacher Status to join our teaching team at South Hampstead Junior School. As an Art and Design Teacher, you will inspire young learners through the delivery of creative and engaging lessons. Art and Design is highly valued within the school, and the department is recognised for its outstanding standards and the excellent work produced by pupils. You will contribute to the continued success of the department by delivering inspiring teaching across a wide range of artistic disciplines, including drawing, painting, textiles, felt making, silk painting, printing (lino and dry point etching), ceramics, woodwork, graphic design and pottery. This role would suit an individual who can inspire bright, motivated girls and contribute positively to a thriving and dynamic school community. You will have previous experience of teaching Art and Design in a primary or junior school setting, while encouraging pupils to develop their confidence, imagination and strong visual literacy skills. About the School Working 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 there are excellent local amenities nearby. The school is part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools. We offer a variety of benefits, such as: • Competitive salaries and pay progression • Access to extensive professional development opportunities • Training grants for qualifications • Generous pension schemes • Free life assurance benefit • Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans • A Cycle to Work scheme • Competitive terms and conditions of employment • A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools To find out more and to apply, please click the apply button. The closing date for applications is Wedn