Art & Design ECT Opportunity at Outstanding Ofsted School, Enfield

Contract & Start: Permanent Full-Time January 2026

About the RoleA highly respected and Outstanding Ofsted Secondary School in Enfield is seeking an inspiring Art & Design Early Career Teacher (ECT) for a permanent full-time position commencing January 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-achieving school dedicated to nurturing creative talent. The successful ECT will be placed within a dynamic Arts faculty that offers robust structured mentorship to ensure a successful and supported induction period.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver creative practical and ambitious Art and Design lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4 utilising varied mediums and techniques.
• Actively participate in the schools fully funded and supportive ECT induction programme meeting regularly with a dedicated mentor to review practice and plan professional development.
• Facilitate student participation in external competitions exhibitions and co-curricular Art clubs.
• Maintain an inspiring orderly and well-resourced studio environment.
• Track and encourage pupil development celebrating effort and high achievement in creative expression.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or pending QTS in Art & Design.
• Enthusiasm for fostering student creativity and technical skills in a mixed-gender educational setting.
• Clear potential to become an outstanding classroom practitioner demonstrated by high-quality initial teacher training.
• Strong portfolio and subject knowledge across a range of artistic disciplines.
• Commitment to supporting the schools wider commitment to the Arts in the community.

Benefits

• A highly competitive salary placed on the MPS Outer/Inner London pay scale paid based on experience and often above the lowest point.
• Enrolment in the Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS) with significant employer contributions.
• Dedicated non-contact time and a bespoke mentorship programme designed to make the ECT induction phase successful and sustainable.
• Generous resources and specialist facilities ensuring high-quality lesson delivery.
• Opportunity to work in a collaborative faculty that is highly valued by the school leadership team.

About the SchoolThis Outstanding Ofsted Secondary School in Enfield is a creative hub known for its strong pastoral support and excellent academic results. The Arts department is highly successful enjoying strong uptake at GCSE and A-Level. The school culture is one of continuous improvement and it has an excellent reputation for mentoring and rapidly developing its ECTs providing the perfect foundation for a long and successful career.