Teacher of Art

About the role

Required for September 2025 an imaginative and enthusiastic teacher to join this forward thinking and successful department, committed to high standards of achievement at all levels. The post would suit an experienced or newly qualified teacher who is committed to teaching at the highest standard and raising the aspirations and achievements of our students. 

The successful applicant will be passionate about art and design education across all key stages. Art is a popular choice at key stage 4 and student outcomes are excellent.  We also offer Fine Art and Photography A level and there are currently 30 students working towards these qualifications in key stage 5.  We can offer stimulating classroom environments with enthusiastic students who can produce highly accomplished and exciting outcomes.  There will be an opportunity to teach GCSE and A level Art and/or Photography dependent on individual candidates skillset.  We particularly welcome applications from candidates with a strong subject knowledge of painting and/or sculpture.

Applications for a part-time position will be considered.

Candidates should have a teaching degree, QTS, PGCE/PGDE or equivalent, recognised for the purposes of teaching in the UK.

Applications to the Headteacher, Jonathan Morrell, to include school application form, covering letter and full contact details of two referees applications@queens.herts.sch.uk

You must complete all parts of the application form. CV’s are not accepted.

In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Have a genuine passion for the subject and the ability to share this will our students
• Have the resolve to make a real difference with students of all abilities and backgrounds
• Have the ability to guide students to outstanding outcomes
• Have the capacity to work collaboratively as part of a team

We can offer:

• Happy and enthusiastic students who want to learn
• Supportive parents and carers who value education and school community
• A professionally stimulating and supportive working environment
• A strong commitment to personalised professional development and progression, including access to National Professional Qualifications, peer-to-peer learning, and opportunities for internal promotion
• A commitment to encouraging and supporting staff wellbeing

All staff benefit from high quality continuing professional development opportunities and there is a comprehensive induction, support and training programme for ECTs.

Queens’ is a large, co-educational, multicultural, thriving, and oversubscribed school. We have a well-established reputation for academic achievement for all students, with excellent attainment and progress outcomes. We provide a safe, caring and challenging environment for learning, and are committed to the development of every student as an individual.  We understand that while students have different gifts and talents we have a strong belief that everyone can be Great. 

At GCSE, it is usual for well over 80% of our students to attain 5 Standards Passes including English and Maths, with over 30% of results at Grades 7, 8 or 9. At Sixth Form, it is usual for well over 50% of grades to be  A*- B. In our last Ofsted Inspection, it was noted that Queens’ has a ‘highly regarded senior leadership team’; ‘pupils are clearly proud of their school and enjoy learning’ and ‘teaching and learning is at the top of the agenda.’ We seek the best opportunities and outcomes for all students and are rightly proud of our commitment to inclusivity and equalities. In 2023, we were awarded the Gold Award in Equalities from Equaliteach.

Queens’ School is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We insist on the equal treatment of all current and prospective colleagues and will never condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

To help us meet our high standards and aspirations of a fully diverse and inclusive workplace, we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply and to join us.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  All posts are exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  Appointments will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service and references from previous employers.  We are an Equal Opportunities employer.

Queens’ School (Bushey) Ltd. is a Charitable Company limited by guarantee

Registered Office: Aldenham Road, Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 2TY

Telephone: 01923 224465

email: office@queens.herts.sch.uk

www.queens.herts.sch.uk

Registered in England; Registered Number 07650609