MPR/UPR Outer London plus TLR

A dynamic and passionate Head of Art & Design is required to join our thriving and highly successful department in September 2026.  This is a rare opportunity to lead an important and well-regarded subject area within our school.  Students in Art & Design flourish; they achieve impressive results and they demonstrate dedication to their studies.  The department offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities, engaging educational trips and dedicated A-Level studios.  Supported by a skilled technician, the successful candidate will build on exceptionally high standards of teaching, learning and achievement in one of the top girls’ schools nationally.  They will model outstanding classroom practice and will be focused on the attainment of all students and have proven success at teaching across all abilities. Contribution towards the wider school life, both pastoral and extra-curricular activities is expected.

QEGS is a high achieving, oversubscribed 11-18 comprehensive converter academy.  The school is a founding member of ICGS (International Coalition of Girls’ Schools) with over 561 girls’ schools across 24 countries globally, representing more than 350,000 students. The organisation is united in educating and empowering girls to be ethical, globally-minded change makers.  We are also a member of The National College, the streaming home for high-quality professional development in education. They provide everything you need to strengthen, manage and evidence your professional development in one place, on one platform. Both memberships offer teachers a vast range of resources and CPD opportunities. The school also works with Myatt & Co whereby Middle Leaders enjoy a subscription to all resources and training.

We offer a valuable Employee Assistance Programme, with many benefits that support well-being, at no cost to employees. We are conveniently located within a 5-minute walk from High Barnet tube station, making us easily accessible, and also offer a multi-storey complimentary car parking facility to all of our employees.

Our teaching load allocations allow additional time for PPA (Planning, Preparation and Assessment). To support flexible working, staff have a timetabled early departure opportunity after lunch one afternoon per fortnight during a period identified as PPA on their timetable. The school is currently exploring what other steps it can take to offer further flexibility.  Employees also have complimentary access to our on-site fitness suite, swimming pool facilities and access to over 29 acres of land to enjoy.

Queen Elizabeth’s Girls’ School is an equal opportunities' employer. We are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and, as such, all candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.  An application form and further information is available to download from our website https://www.qegschool.org.uk/ 

Please email your completed application form and accompanying letter to vacancies@qegschool.org.uk

The school reserves the right to interview and appoint ahead of the deadline.  Please note that, as part of the pre-employment process, we will undertake social media and other compliance checks. You will receive an email asking for your consent for the school to do so.

Closing Date: Friday 20 March  2026  12 noon.