Art & Design Teacher

Cecil Road
Hounslow, London, TW3 1AX
United Kingdom

Salary: MPR / UPR (Outer London Weighting) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (TPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

Hours: Part Time (0.6)

Contract type: Permanent

Start date: July / September 2026

Lift Kingsley is seeking a talented and creative Part-Time Art Teacher to inspire students, create imagination and self-expression through top quality art education.

This role is ideal for an experienced teacher or ECT looking for a part-time position within a supportive, well-established school. Whether you're balancing other commitments, returning to teaching, or seeking improved work-life balance, this opportunity offers the chance to make a real impact while working reduced hours.

You will deliver engaging Art lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, plan an ambitious and creative curriculum, and help students explore a range of techniques, materials and ideas that develop both skill and individuality.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is motivated by Art and visual creativity
• Can deliver inspiring, well-structured lessons
• Has high expectations and builds positive classroom relationships
• Enjoys working collaboratively within a supportive team

In return, you'll join a school with a calm learning environment, excellent student behaviour and a strong culture of staff support and professional development - making it a great place to teach part-time without compromise on impact or opportunity.

If you're ready to share your love of Art and are seeking a part-time teaching role in a welcoming school community, we would love to hear from you.

About Lift Kingsley

We are incredibly proud of our students' phenomenal achievements and the progress the school has made in recent years. At Lift Kingsley, a warm and welcoming community, students benefit from excellent teaching, strong support, and positive staff-student relationships, achieving well above national averages.

Recognised by Ofsted (Good in all areas, 2025), Lift Kingsley has transformed rapidly and has outstanding potential. At the heart of our community, we develop knowledge, ambition, and kindness, preparing students for university and beyond.

Who is Lift Schools?

We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 58 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

We offer you:

• Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.
• Our partnership with One World powers our innovative Instructional Excellence Program. We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programs, including Ambition Institute's Early Career and NPQ offerings, tailored to both individual and network needs.
• Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
• Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

The role is due to commence July / September 2026. This is a permanent, part time position.

Closing date: 12 March 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.