Head of Art

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, enthusiastic and well-qualified individual who will be responsible for setting a vision for the future of the Art Department. As Head of Art, you will be responsible for the leadership and management of all members of the department and will ensure high performance standards are achieved and maintained. Leading by example, you will promote excellence in teaching and learning to ensure all pupils develop their potential through the planning and delivery of high quality, innovative and engaging lessons. You will also be responsible for the department's extra-curricular activities and will actively promote the value of art in developing critical thinking, creativity, and cultural awareness among students and be a champion of the importance of art education within the school and the wider community. If you have excellent leadership skills, in addition to experience teaching Key Stage 3, GCSE and A level, we would be delighted to hear from you. About the School As one of the UK's leading schools, Putney High School is rightly proud of its exceptional academic results and pastoral care. A spirit of intellectual agility and engagement is at the heart of the school's ethos, with pupils stretched, challenged, and supported inside the classroom and beyond. The school is set in leafy, tranquil grounds close to the heart of Putney and to the river Thames. The school is part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools. We can 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.
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools.
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase and a travel season ticket.
• A Cycle to Work scheme.
• Competitive terms and conditions of employments.
For further information and to apply for this exciting opportunity please click apply. Applications must be received by Monday 25 November 2024 at 9 am. Interview date: Tuesday 03 December 2024. The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included. We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.

If you have excellent leadership skills, in addition to experience teaching Key Stage 3, GCSE and A level, we would be delighted to hear from you.

As one of the UK's leading schools, Putney High School is rightly proud of its exceptional academic results and pastoral care. A spirit of intellectual agility and engagement is at the heart of the school's ethos, with pupils stretched, challenged, and supported inside the classroom and beyond. The school is set in leafy, tranquil grounds close to the heart of Putney and to the river Thames. The school is part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools.


• Competitive salaries and pay progression.
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities.
• Training grants for qualifications.
• Generous pension schemes.
• Free life assurance benefit.
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools.
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase and a travel season ticket.
• A Cycle to Work scheme.
• Competitive terms and conditions of employments.