We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and driven Head of Art & Design to join our high-performing, forward-thinking and cohesive department. this is a permanent full time contract.
Art is a thriving and successful subject area and is popular at both GCSE and A-Level. The Art team is tight-knit and has fantastic work space and resources. We teach a rigorous academic curriculum with a clear focus on supporting all students achieve positive outcomes. You will work with the technology department and the wider school team to continually drive attainment and standards across the department and the school as a whole.
We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity:
- To plan and deliver high-quality lessons in your subject through our highly effective schemes of work and lesson resourcing.
- To proactively participate in our whole-school CPD programme to continually develop and sharpen your practice, and to take pride in sharing your strong practice with colleagues.
- To contribute to whole school activities and events
- To be engaged in the wider curricular offer for students, through being involved in clubs and activities, particularly those in the subject area.
- To promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies
Who we are looking for
We would love to hear from you if you:
- Are an outstanding classroom practitioner across all secondary key stages
- Able to evidence outstanding teaching and learning in the current role and GCSE results which reflect this through both attainment and progress against national expectations
- Are committed to improving your pedagogical practices
- Are aspirational for career development and eager to seize additional career progression opportunities
You will also be keen to live our Twynham Learning employee values, which are:
- Aim high
- Keep improving
- Don’t leave anyone behind
- See the bigger picture
Any questions?
To discuss the post or your application, please contact Nikki Steele, HR Officer, on 01202 662015 or email us at [email protected]
How to apply
To apply for this vacancy, please submit a Job Application Form and Diversity Questionnaire by email to: [email protected]
Only applications made using our own official application form will be accepted. You can download the form and questionnaire here: www.twynhamlearning.com/187/staff-vacancies
The closing date for applications is Monday 23 February 2026 at 9am. We reserve the right to interview exceptional applications prior to the closing date, and therefore, interested colleagues are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Interview date to be confirmed.