Art & Design ECT Opportunity at Outstanding Ofsted School, Enfield
Art & Design ECT Opportunity at Outstanding Ofsted School, Enfield
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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.
Employment Type
Full Time
