Head of Art

Charters School, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 9QY

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  23 February 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  2 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Art and design
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £34,398.00 - £52,490.00 Annually (Actual) London Fringe TLR2 £5,869 per annum

Head of Art job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and dedicated Art teacher to join and lead our highly successful Art Department.

The successful candidate will be an outstanding teacher and dynamic art practitioner, bringing energy, creativity, and a forward-thinking approach to Art. They will be committed to promoting the learning of art, celebrating student achievement, and engaging enthusiastically in all aspects of the role, both in and out of the classroom.

The school is a very heavily over-subscribed 11-18 Comprehensive School with 1710 students on roll including 390 in the Sixth Form.

The school offers a strong tradition of excellent outcomes but also a broad curriculum suited to all students. The school’s behaviour and relationships policy is robust, and staff have welcomed the introduction of centralised consequences and inclusive policies.

We believe our best resources are our teachers. There is a popular and thriving programme of continuing professional development in the department and across the school, at all levels, and colleagues have the opportunity to develop personally and professionally. The school also offers excellent promotion prospects and a comprehensive induction programme.

Colleagues benefit from a commitment to staff well-being and are provided with several schemes to support them in maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle. The priority admission of children of successful applicants applies for this subject.

Art is a highly popular and respected subject, and this is an exciting opportunity for an inspiring candidate to join us and continue to develop.

Please look at the Art Department information document along with this advert and the Charters School information attached and our website www.chartersschool.org.uk

Prospective applicants are welcome to arrange a visit and tour of the Art Department prior to submitting an application by emailing recruitment@chartersschool.org.uk

APPLICANT INFORMATION:

Deadline for applications: 9 am on Monday 23 February 2026

We welcome immediate applications for this post and all applications will be considered immediately upon receipt, we will interview and appoint accordingly, and we reserve the right to make an appointment before the deadline.

Applicants are requested to complete the Application Form on the Vacancies page of the Charters School Website (c/o MyNewTerm) https://www.chartersschool.org.uk/7545/vacancies

We ask that you include a statement, outlining how your skills and experience have prepared you for the role and how you would contribute to Charters School’s future success.

Charters School - Charters Road, Sunningdale, Berks SL5 9QY. Tel: 01344 298726

Charters School has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and ensuring that they are protected from harm. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS. Charters School is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Charters School: A company limited by guarantee. Registered in England: Company Number: 08208767

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.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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 Charters School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1715 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Charters School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/charters-school

Charters School is a very heavily over-subscribed 11-18 Comprehensive Academy School with 1720 students on roll (including 400+ in the Sixth Form) located in Sunningdale. It has been graded an “outstanding” school on two successive occasions and is a dynamic, high-achieving secondary school where students are polite, motivated to succeed and enjoy their education.

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