Teacher of Art and Design and Technology at Howard of Effingham School

14 Days Remaining

Job Reference #

EDV/2025/HES/43414

Location

Lower Road, Effingham, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT24 5JR

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£33,075.00 - £50,471.00 Annually (FTE)

Closing Date

11:59pm, 28th Apr 2025

Start Date

1 September 2025

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Suitable for ECTs

About this Role

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Teacher of Art and Design and Technology to deliver high-quality lessons that support students in achieving outstanding progress. The successful candidate will set clear learning targets, assess student progress with regular feedback, and ensure students are well-prepared for examinations. With a genuine passion for Art and Design and Technology you’ll help our students grow academically, socially, and emotionally, while staying up-to-date with current educational thinking. They will contribute to schemes of work, maintain a stimulating learning environment, and engage with parents and the wider school community. The role also involves taking responsibility for professional development and actively participating in school duties and performance management activities.

Art- The art department is housed in a specialist suite of rooms with students being taught in tutor groups up to year 9, and then it is an option at KS4 and KS5.

Design and Technology -The Design and Technology Faculty consists of 3 main departments (Design Technology, Food and Textiles). In KS3, the subjects are taught on a rotation, and then it is an option at KS5. Department facilities consist of 3 well-equipped workshops, 1 graphics room (as well as a dedicated work space), two textiles rooms and two food technology rooms.

Course Information – Art, Photography and Textiles- The KS3 scheme has been created in house with reference to the NC and does not refer to a specific published scheme. KS3 schemes of work include clay, print making, photography, animation and drawing skills; all of which are essential. In KS4 we follow the Eduqas specification for GCSE Fine Art, GCSE Art Textiles and GCSE Art & Design. In the sixth form at the Howard, students study Art, Art Textiles and Photography (all WJEC exam board.)

Course Information – Design and Technology- At GCSE and A-Level the Design Technology course has a ‘Resistant Materials’ and a ‘Graphics Pathway’. Additionally, Food Preparation and Nutrition is offered at GCSE (all WJEC exam board.)

What we are looking for:

Teachers who are passionate about improving students’ life chances.
Ability to contribute to a supportive and highly effective teaching team.
An enthusiasm for creative subjects and developing students’ potential.

What we offer:

A supportive team within a school that prioritises teaching and learning.
Opportunities to try new approaches, take risks, and have fun in the classroom.
A positive and collaborative atmosphere, focusing on strong relationships and personalised support for each student.
A Recruitment and Retention Allowance may be available for experienced candidates looking to develop leadership skills.

As a Partnership School, we are committed to professional development through our extensive CPD programme and ensure a healthy work/life balance with effective PPA allocation.

We welcome informal meetings or tours of the school. Please contact the HR team to arrange a visit.

All adults employed by the Trust have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations.

The Howard Partnership Trust is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of gender, marital status, disability, race, age, or sexual orientation.

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of this advertisement.

As well as verification of identity, we ask all successful candidates to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties, in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

SAFEGUARDING AND FURTHER INFORMATION

The successful candidate will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

The Howard Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment

Due to the nature of this role, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. In making your application, it is essential you disclose whether you have any pending charges, convictions, bind-overs or cautions and, if so, for which offences. This post will be exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Therefore, applicants are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are ‘spent’ under the provision of the Act, and, in the event of the employment being taken up; any failure to disclose such convictions will result in dismissal or disciplinary action. The fact that a pending charge, conviction, bind-over or caution has been recorded against you will not necessarily debar you from consideration for this appointment.