Art & Design Teacher

Permanent                                                                                                       

Around 0.6fte

Teachers Pay Scales

Start date:  September 2026 (July for ECTs)

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic teacher to join our Art & Design Department, part of our very high performing Expressive Arts faculty.  Art is a very popular subject at Roundwood Park, both at A-Level and GCSE, and has a high profile right across the school, as you will see if you visit or from our website. You can learn more about our particular areas of strength in Art & Design from our website https://roundwoodpark.co.uk/art-design/

This vacancy is open both to experienced teachers and to those seeking an ECT opportunity.  We offer a comprehensive induction and development programme for all new staff, and we are always keen to support and work with ECTs. Roundwood Park prides itself in identifying talent and developing its staff.

Amongst the benefits of working at Roundwood Park are:

·         Priority for children of staff in our Admissions Policy

·         Support teams of Technicians, Cover Supervisors and Exam Invigilators

·         Comprehensive staff CPD programme

·         An ethos of care and kindness at the centre of everything that we do

·         Flu vaccinations, eye care scheme, cycle-to-work scheme etc

·         For more see the Working at RPS page on our website

Our OFSTED grading has been confirmed as Outstanding (November 2023) and the inspection team have written that:

‘Staff say that they are very well supported. Staff feel valued. They have high praise for how leaders look after the staff’s well-being and their workload.’

‘A school of exceptional quality.’

‘Pupils meet leaders’ exceptionally high expectations for their work, personal development and behaviour.’

‘A highly ambitious curriculum is in place for all pupils. A broad and rich curriculum prepares pupils exceptionally well.’

You can find out more about us from our website or from our various very lively social media pages.

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You are very welcome to visit before you decide whether you may wish to apply.

At Roundwood Park School, we continue to strive to build a diverse and inclusive workplace ensuring that our student body is represented in the staff and where everyone feels valued. Through our work in the last year with the Great Representation programme and the completion of the Anti-racist School Audit with HFL Education, we are actively committed to ensuring equity and inclusion is a continued priority throughout all things we do. It forms a major element of our school improvement plan in order that the work we do makes a sustained difference for all. We therefore strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups, and are committed to create an environment where everyone feels seen, heard and feels that they belong - a place where everyone can flourish. 

We will need to obtain references in advance of interview for any candidate short-listed, and all job offers are subject to satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance.

We will interview as we go, and we will close this vacancy early if the post is filled, so please don’t delay getting in touch with us if you are interested in this vacancy