Head of Art and Design

Location:

London, GB

Date: 3 Jul 2026

Application closing date: 3rd July 2026

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ROLE SUMMARY:

Pembridge Hall is an independent girls’ preparatory school (ages 4 – 11) of 463 girls set in a tranquil residential square in Notting Hill. Pembridge prepares its pupils for many of the top day and boarding senior schools in the country and therefore works at a level significantly above National Curriculum expectations.

Pembridge Hall places our girls at the heart of everything. By combining traditional values with an innovative education, girls are prepared for life in an ever-evolving world through an ambitious and aspirational prep school experience. Placing emphasis on each girl as an individual, we recognise that happiness, a love of learning and emotional well-being are intrinsic to academic performance. Pembridge Hall girls are nurtured, challenged and empowered to succeed.

Pembridge Hall are now looking for a Head of Art and Design for a January 2027 start. The Head of Art and Design Technology is responsible for ensuring that a high challenge and well-balanced curriculum, in the particular subject area, is taught effectively and consistently throughout the school, leading to the highest standards of learning and achievement for all pupils. They will provide leadership in the organisation and management of a subject, including pupils, staff, premises and environment. Additionally, they are expected to promote and support the ethos, aims and vision of the school and maintain its philosophy of education.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage, lead and develop all aspects of Art and Design Technology within the school
Line manage members of the Department
Lead and manage all relevant events, including (but not limited to) Inter-House Art and Design Competitions, external competitions, Art Exhibitions, Design Technology challenges etc.
Actively promote performance opportunities across the school
Identify talented pupils for Senior School Awards and Scholarships
Manage the budget for the Department

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

Experience teaching Art in the primary age range
Teaching qualification together with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Evidence of strong pupil progress and high-quality Art teaching
Ability to use varied teaching strategies to motivate young learners
Strong classroom management and organisational skills
Confident user of ICT
Ability to use assessment to raise standards
Strong communication skills with children and parents

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT:

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

SCHOOL APPLICATION FORM:

Please download and complete our Inspired Application Form and submit alongside your CV.

Inspired Academic Teaching Application Form

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