The Beacon School
Surrey
Salary:
MPR/UPR, plus TLR2
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
01 January 2026
Apply by:
29 September 2025
Job overview
We are looking for an outstanding, passionate and creative teacher to lead and maximise our Art department to achieve the highest quality of teaching for our students.
Your Opportunity
We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Head of Art to support the school in achieving its operational and strategic aims to drive it forward on its rapid improvement journey, ensuring our students have access to high-quality teaching and learning opportunities.
We are looking for a well-qualified, experienced and enthusiastic teacher to lead the Art department; there will be ample scope for innovation and creative, imaginative thinking.
The central focus of all Head of Subject posts is to secure the achievement of the highest quality teaching, together with continuous improvement in student learning and attainment. This involves the development, management and maximising of staff skills and expertise.
What we are looking for
We are looking for someone who can:
* Lead a team of practitioners.
* Work collaboratively to develop the curriculum intent and implementation.
* Develop positive relationships with students.
* Show enthusiasm for learning and be able to share your own expertise with others.
* Be committed to working as part of a team.
* Commit to raise the achievement of all students.
About The Beacon School
The Beacon School is part of the thriving GLF Schools Multi-Academy Trust. We proudly serve our local community, our core purpose is to strive for exceptional student progress and well-being. Our teaching staff are well-supported in developing an outstanding curriculum alongside a broad range of enrichment and extra-curricular opportunities.
Join the GLF Schools Community
As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.
* A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils
* Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
* 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
* We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
* Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education
GLF Schools Employment Offer
GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
* Access to our highly competitive Teachers pension scheme
* Flexible working options
* Work life and family friendly policies
* Employee wellbeing initiatives
* Access to a staff benefits portal
* Community and collaboration working model
The Details
Start Date: 1st January 2026
Salary: MPR/UPR plus TLR2
Contract Type: Full-time and Permanent
Closing Date: Monday 29th September at 9.30am
Interview Date: TBC
Recruiter contact:
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About The Beacon School
The Beacon School
Picquets Way, Banstead
Surrey
SM7 1AG
United Kingdom
I am proud to be Headteacher at The Beacon and I feel privileged to be able to work each day with such exceptional students and staff. I am excited to be able to lead the school on the next chapter of its journey towards excellence.
We are a dynamic and vibrant community where everyone is individually valued. Our aim as a school is to provide a world-class education where students can fulfil their potential and grow into happy, kind and well-rounded individuals. We strive for students to develop their resourcefulness, and resilience, accept responsibility and be challenged to take risks in order to learn and succeed.
We want all students to achieve the best possible qualifications, so that as many doors as possible are open to them in the future. Equally, we are also committed to our students gaining key skills that prepare them for life in the 21st century and for them to become passionate about life-long learning beyond the classroom.
We have high expectations of each other and recognise that everyone learns differently. We expect our students to work hard and behave well both inside and outside of the classroom. Our values of Endeavour, Kindness, Community, Ambition and Integrity are at the core of everything we do and we will continually look for ways to improve each day.
We have high ambitions for our students and believe they only have one chance at school. We believe it is our job to work together as staff and parents to support, motivate, guide and challenge each one of them in order for them to become the best they possibly can be.
Please come and visit us and take the opportunity to talk to me, our staff and most importantly our students who are great ambassadors for the school and will explain what life is like at The Beacon
I look forward to welcoming you to our school.
James Grant Duff
Headteacher
Join the GLF Schools Community
As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 42 academies or in our central team.
* Celebrating 10 years as a growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 16,000 pupils
* Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
* 42 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
* We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
* Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education
GLF Schools Employment Offer
GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
* Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
* Flexible working options
* Generous holiday allowance
* Work life and family friendly policies
* Employee wellbeing initiatives
* Career pathways and talent management
* Access to a staff benefits portal
* Community and collaboration working model
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