Art Teacher

ROLE SUMMARY:

Wetherby Pembridge is the latest demonstration of Inspired's commitment to providing the highest academic excellence, curriculum rigour, extensive premium co-curricular facilities, and the very best support in accessing the top universities in the world.
 
This exceptional co-educational senior school opened in Olympia, London in September 2025, providing students with access to Inspired’s global best practices in teaching and learning, as well as global exchange and summer camp programmes, providing students with even more opportunities to transform and broaden their horizons. Opening initially with students in Years 7, 8 and 9, the school will expand over the next few years to educate students in Years 7-13.
 
The school builds on the academic success and heritage of our Wetherby and Pembridge Hall Pre-Prep and Prep Schools. Wetherby Pembridge provides a premium, academic senior school pathway for students who are looking for an academically excellent, London co-educational senior school.
 
The school features state-of-the-art learning environments with future-ready specialist teaching spaces, including a full floor of science labs, a library with a seven-floor glass atrium, professional-standard theatre facilities, a vibrant Creative and Performing Arts programme and outstanding provision for sport both onsite and nearby.

Role details:

We are delighted to welcome applications from outstanding, dynamic and suitably experienced individuals for the role of Part-Time Teacher of Art, to start in September 2026. This is a superb opportunity for the right candidate to leverage their experience as an Art specialist in a high-performing school environment to build on the strong foundations already laid for Art provision at Wetherby Pembridge, as they help guide the School’s first GCSE cohort through this important stage in their school careers. Working closely with the Head of Creative Arts, the successful candidate will have an exciting role in helping further to develop and embed an innovative, ambitious and comprehensive Art programme for this exciting new chapter in the Wetherby Pembridge journey. 

This is a part-time position requiring one day of work per week, alternating between 2 hours one week and 3 hours the following week.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Initially, teaching one class of GCSE Art, equating to 5 hours per 2-week timetable cycle. There is potential for the role to increase over time, as the School grows

· For interested the candidates, there is the possibility of taking on additional hours of technical support of the wider Creative Arts Department

· Working closely with the Head of Creative Arts, helping to develop and implement a world-class Art curriculum

· Planning, preparing and delivering excellent lessons, including working with the Deputy Head (Academic) and the SENDCo to ensure that Art teaching at Wetherby Pembridge makes appropriate provision for candidates with additional needs

· Promoting the study of Art throughout the school

· Attending and contributing to regular departmental meetings

· Contributing to super-curricular provision within Art, and helping to foster a culture in which broad and regular super-curricular engagement is a routine aspect of student life

· Taking part in lesson observations and work scrutinies

· Having an open and proactive attitude to continuing professional development

· As required, setting and marking internal examinations

· Cooperating with all colleagues to ensure that Wetherby Pembridge remains a tidy, organised and inspiring learning environment

· Liaising with the Head of Partnerships and Senior Leadership Team as appropriate to help develop and support Community Partnership opportunities

· For the right candidate, opportunities may exist for additional responsibilities, e.g. coaching Games, contributing to pastoral oversight, etc.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

· PGCE, QTS or equivalent with strong academic credentials, including a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university, and the right to work in the UK

· Significant experience of delivering outstanding Art provision in a high-performing school environment

· The ability to teach Art to A Level

· The resilience, drive, strength of character and sense of both humour and perspective to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding and ambitious environment

In addition, all teachers at Wetherby Pembridge are expected to demonstrate:

· An understanding of and alignment with the Wetherby Pembridge Values and ethos

· Excellence as a classroom practitioner

· A depth of understanding in the relevant subject area

· Ability to judge learning effectiveness and adapt teaching appropriately, including the use of technology to assist with informing feedback and support

· Outstanding preparation and planning

· A forward-looking approach to the use of educational technology as a tool to enhance teaching and learning

· Genuine care and attention for the highest standards of student welfare

· Experience in operating as part of a collaborative and collegial team

· Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work both collaboratively and independently

· A commitment to professional development

· Enthusiasm, energy and a positive and flexible approach

· Ability to engage and motivate young people

· Ability to manage own workload, to cope well under pressure and meet deadlines

· Interest in working with students inside and outside the classroom to support their learning and personal development

· Readiness to engage whole-heartedly in the co-curricular and wider life of the school

· Recognition of the importance of personal responsibility for health and safety

· Commitment to the safeguarding of students and child protection as well as equal opportunities

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