Art Teacher

Location: Islamia Girls’ School, Brent
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Part-Time – 4 days per week
Salary: Competitive, based on experience

• Islamia Girls’ School and Brondesbury College are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, creative and dedicated Art Teacher to join our committed and professional teaching team.
• The successful candidate will be passionate about Art and committed to providing high-quality, engaging and inspiring lessons that enable pupils to develop their creativity, technical skills and confidence. The role will primarily be based at the Art Room in Islamia Girls’ School, also teaching Art to pupils at Brondesbury College, our boys’ school.
• This is an exciting opportunity for a creative practitioner to contribute to the development of Art across both schools and to inspire pupils through a broad, ambitious and engaging curriculum.

• Teach Art across KS3 and KS4, including GCSE Art and Design.
• Plan and deliver engaging, high-quality lessons.
• Develop pupils’ artistic, creative and technical skills across a range of media and techniques.
• Contribute to Art curriculum planning and development.
• Assess and monitor pupil progress and provide appropriate support and challenge.
• Prepare pupils for GCSE examinations and coursework where required.
• Maintain a safe, organised and stimulating Art environment.
• Contribute to extracurricular activities, clubs and exhibitions.
• Use digital technology effectively to support teaching and learning.
• Work collaboratively across Islamia Girls’ School and Brondesbury College.
• Support the school’s Islamic ethos and wider academic and pastoral life.
• Uphold safeguarding procedures and promote pupil welfare.

We are looking for a creative and inspiring teacher who:

• Has a genuine passion for Art and education.
• Has strong subject knowledge across Art and Design.
• Delivers engaging lessons that encourage creativity and independent thinking.
• Can differentiate teaching to meet the needs of all learners.
• Has high expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour.
• Is organised, proactive and works well as part of a team.
• Is committed to professional development.
• Is willing to contribute to the wider life and ethos of the school.

• QTS or equivalent teaching qualification desirable.
• Degree or recognised qualification in Art, Fine Art, Art & Design or a related subject.
• Experience teaching KS3 and KS4 Art desirable.
• GCSE Art and Design teaching experience desirable.
• Strong knowledge of a range of artistic media and techniques.
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills.
• Good IT and digital skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Commitment to the school’s Islamic ethos and values.

At Islamia Girls’ School and Brondesbury College, we offer:

• A supportive and collaborative leadership team.
• A rewarding teaching role across two Islamic independent schools.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing.
• A vibrant school community rooted in Islamic values.
• Opportunities to contribute to exhibitions, extracurricular activities and creative projects.
• The opportunity to teach both girls and boys across Islamia Girls’ School and Brondesbury College.
• A well-structured timetable and supportive working environment.

Islamia Girls’ School and Brondesbury College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and other relevant pre-employment checks.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.