job description

Lead Artistic Excellence in an Ambitious North London Academy

London Academy is a high-performing, all-through school in Edgware with a bold mission: to become the highest-performing state school in London by 2030. Serving a multicultural and disadvantaged community, we consistently rank in the top 60 schools nationally for Progress 8. We are looking for a visionary Subject Leader of Art to drive our Art department toward world-class outcomes. If you are a values-driven leader who believes that rigorous curriculum design and excellent teaching can transform the lives of all children, regardless of their background, this is your opportunity to lead a thriving department into its next chapter of success.

The Opportunity

Curriculum Leadership: Oversee a robust curriculum including Art (KS3), GCSE Graphic Communication, and A-Level Art, Graphic Communication, and Photography.
Driving Attainment: Take responsibility for the quality of teaching, learning, and assessment to ensure every student achieves exceptional outcomes.
Modern Facilities: Utilize specialist computer software and modern art studios designed to support high-level creative production.
Leadership Development: Join an academy that prioritizes the growth of “the next generation of school leaders” through regular coaching and NPQ pathways.

Why Choose London Academy?

We are committed to excellence for our students and sustainability for our staff:

Workload Reduction: Benefit from centralized behavior systems, a centralized curriculum, and a reasonable feedback policy.
Enhanced Wellbeing: Enjoy a unique two-week October half-term to ensure a healthy work-life balance.
Research-Led Pedagogy: Work in an environment that uses the latest educational research to inform curriculum design and “Expert Teaching.”
Proven Success: Collaborate with a team that has a track record of closing the attainment gap for disadvantaged pupils.

Candidate Profile

Expert Practitioner: A teacher with a deep passion for Art and Design and the ability to model “consistently excellent” teaching.
Strategic Leader: Someone with the ambition to raise standards and the desire to develop into a future national school leader.
Value-Driven: A professional who aligns with our mission of hard work, discipline, and high expectations for all.
Collaborative: Ready to work with organizations like Ambition School Leadership to support the development of colleagues.

Next Steps

Closing Date: 9:00 am on Monday, 9 March 2026.
How to Apply: Submit your application via the TES portal.
Informal Discussion: Email s.gothold@londonacademy.org.uk to arrange a confidential conversation with a senior leader.

Note: Applications are viewed on a rolling basis, so early submission is highly encouraged.

To apply for this job please visit www.tes.com.

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