Art Teacher

Lift Richmond Park, London, SW14 8RG

28 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Easter 2027

• Closing date

  4 December 2026 at 2:45pm

• Date listed

  6 November 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (710)
• Visa sponsorship: Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £39196 - £52241 per annum

Art Teacher job summary

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.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Lift Schools is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline 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.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Lift Richmond Park

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1046 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Lift Richmond Park website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/richmond-park-academy

Lift Richmond Park is a thriving secondary school with a sixth form, located in East Sheen near the stunning Richmond Park — the largest of London’s Royal Parks. Our location offers students access to a wealth of academic, cultural, and sporting opportunities across Richmond, Kingston, and central London.

Nestled in a vibrant community, with a diverse curriculum that blends academic rigour with creative exploration, we empower students to pursue their passions and develop critical thinking skills. We have unashamedly high aspirations for the students in our care and our outcomes consistently feature in the top 10% of schools in England. We have no doubt that every child who joins us will have every opportunity to reach their full potential and leave us exceptionally well-placed for a happy and successful future. At Richmond Park we cultivate a culture of inclusivity, respect, and innovation, preparing our students not just for exams, but for life.

We are proud of our diverse and talented student body, and equally proud of our dedicated staff. At Lift Richmond we create a ‘can do’ culture, where professional development is prioritised and early career teachers are supported to make an immediate impact.

Ofsted

We are a currently judged to be a 'Good' school and we were last inspected in December 2022. To view all our Ofsted reports please click here

Who is Lift Schools?

Lift Schools is made up of 57 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 33,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives – and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential.

Our mission:

We will provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day.
With excellent leadership and teaching in every school, we will help children go on to lead successful and happy lives.
We will work with others beyond our network to benefit more children and communities.

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