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Subject Leader for Art

Dr Challoner's Grammar School, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 5HA

This job expired on 28 January 2026 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  28 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  9 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of department or curriculum
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Art and design
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: TPS + Fringe allowance
• Additional allowances:

  TLR 2.2

What skills and experience we're looking for

You should have QTS and a degree in an Art-related subject, and extensive experience of teaching Art at all levels. Experience of leading a team or coaching/mentoring other staff is desirable but not essential.

What the school offers its staff

Dr Challoner’s has 1387 students, of which 470 are in the Sixth Form. We are regarded as one of the leading grammar schools in the country, and in 2024 Ofsted confirmed their 2019 judgement of Outstanding. As lead school for the Astra Teaching School Hub (Buckinghamshire), we provide an exciting range of professional development opportunities.

We also offer:

• engaging, able and well-motivated students

• an innovative approach to learning

•a strong focus on character education

• outstanding facilities in every subject

• a friendly working environment

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.

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

Dr Challoner’s Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check. In accordance with Keeping Children Safe In Education guidance, we will carry out online searches to research information on shortlisted candidates, to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe. This is not part of the shortlisting process; if there are any findings of concern, you will be given the opportunity to address them at interview.

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Additional documents

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Subject Leader for Art 2026.pdf - 3.44 MB (opens in new tab)

About Dr Challoner's Grammar School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1368 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Dr Challoner's Grammar School website
• Email address: employment@challoners.org
• Phone number: 01494 787500
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/dr-challoner-s-grammar-school

Boys' Grammar School with a co-educational Sixth Form, situated on the edge of the Chilterns a short walk from Amersham station. Aspirational staff and students, with an atmosphere that values character education, resilience and kindness. Also a Teaching School and SCITT, so unparalleled opportunities for staff development

Arranging a visit to Dr Challoner's Grammar School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email employment@challoners.org.

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