Teacher of Art and Design

We're looking for a passionate and skilled Art & Design Teacher to join our creative faculty. If you believe in the power of visual thinking and want to cultivate that spark in young people across key stages, we want to hear from you.

The role:

Kingsthorpe College is seeking a creative and passionate Teacher of Art and Design to join our dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire and nurture students’ artistic talents across a broad and engaging curriculum, encouraging creativity, critical thinking, and self-expression. The successful candidate will be committed to delivering high-quality teaching, fostering a positive and inclusive classroom environment, and contributing to the wider life of the school. We welcome applications from enthusiastic educators who are dedicated to supporting student achievement and who bring energy, innovation, and a love of art and design to their practice.

Why join us:

We invest in and support our aspirant and highly skilled staff, making it easy to access opportunities for continued professional development

Our safe and nurturing environment enables staff to thrive

We are a collaborative team working across the school and with wider Trust colleagues – sharing ideas, spreading best practice, supporting and challenging, and bringing out our very best

We offer:

• One early or late finish per fortnight for teaching staff;
• Healthcare scheme for staff members and their families; 
• Automatic progression through pay points;
• Extensive Continuous Professional Development; 
• An in-house Leadership Development Programme; 
• A staff wellbeing day during term time; 
• Cycle to Work Scheme;
• Discounts on holidays and retailers;
• Long service awards and social events;

About us:

Kingsthorpe College is an oversubscribed 11-18 school with approximately 1,400 students on roll (200 students post 16) Graded Good in all areas by Ofsted in December 2019, we are now looking forward to the next stage of our journey from good to Great. During a recent interim inspection, inspectors noted significant improvements since their previous visit, highlighting high expectations of pupils, strong pupil progress, our safe and secure learning environment, and enriched curriculum. They also praised Trust and school leadership.

The position is open for September 2026 start. Applications from ECTs are welcomed.

To apply for this role please visit: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/138932/EDV-2026-KC-09674 

Closing date for applications: 9.00am, Monday, 11^th May 2026. Interview dates week commencing 11^th May 2026.

If this role attracts sufficient interest before closing date, we may decide to interview this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised. If you want more info about the role, please contact us at recruitment@orbismat.com or 01604 716106.

Kingsthorpe College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  The successful applicant will be required to undergo enhanced DBS clearance.  The school is committed to Equal Opportunities in Employment.