Art Teacher
Art Teacher
- 0678
- Lift Richmond Park, Park Avenue, East Sheen, London, United Kingdom, SW14 8RG
- Permanent
- Lift Richmond Park
- Closing date: 4 December 2026
- £39,196.00 – £52,241.00
- Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS) + Lift Schools Benefits
- Advert opened: 6 November 2026
Lift Richmond Park is seeking an enthusiastic Teacher of Art & Design. We welcome both ECTs and experienced candidates to deliver a student- and community-centred curriculum across KS3 and KS4, with scope to expand into KS5 as our popular Fine Art and newly introduced Photography GCSE and A Level courses grow. You will serve as a Form Tutor, contribute to wider school life through trips, extracurriculars, and events such as sports days and the annual sponsored walk,
Key responsibilities
You will:
- plan and teach engaging lessons with clear learning objectives, adapting your approach to meet the needs of all students, including those with SEND, high ability learners and students with EAL;
- use effective questioning, feedback and assessment to check understanding, address misconceptions and guide students to reflect on their progress;
- set appropriate and ambitious targets for learning, building on prior attainment and supporting students to achieve them;
- create a positive and inclusive classroom where routines are clear, behaviour expectations are high, and all students are treated with respect;
- work collaboratively with colleagues, support staff and families, sharing concerns and insights to support each student's development; and
- contribute to curriculum design and engage with professional development to continually improve your practice.
What we're looking for
We're looking for someone who:
- holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a degree in a relevant discipline;
- has excellent observational drawing and painting skills;
- confident computer literacy, with exam moderation and photo editing skills
- can assess progress effectively and use this insight to inform planning and support learning;
- is compassionate, a culturally responsive educator who views art as a tool for wellbeing and self-expression; and
- is reflective, open to feedback and committed to their own professional growth.
You'll be joining a team who work together to achieve the best outcomes for every child. Are you ready to bring your passion for teaching and help every student reach their potential?
About our school
Lift Richmond Park is located in East Sheen, close to Richmond Park, with easy access to Richmond, Kingston, and the West End, all within a 15 to 30-minute journey. The school offers excellent benefits to colleagues, including:
- Staff Flexi Time: One designated morning or afternoon each week to work from home
- Two-Week October Half-Term: A generous break to recharge
- Chromebook Provided: Access to a Chromebook for efficient teaching and planning
- No Duties: Focus purely on teaching without additional duties
- CPD Twice Weekly: Ongoing professional development with two sessions per week
- Six Wellbeing Mornings: Dedicated mornings each year to prioritise staff well-being
- Health: Autumn flu jabs
Who is Lift Schools?
Lift Schools is made up of 62 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 35,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives – and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential.
How we support you
We want you to feel supported, valued and able to grow throughout your career with Lift Schools. From high-quality professional development and career progression to wellbeing support and opportunities to connect and collaborate across our network, we invest in you so you can do your best work. Discover how we'll support you to thrive, develop and grow your career in the way that's right for you: How we support you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
