Teacher of Art and Design Technology

Higham Lane School, part of the Central England Academy Trust is delighted to welcome applications for the post of Teacher of Art and Design Technology to start September 2025.

Applications are invited from newly-qualified and experienced teachers of Art and/or Design Technology. The successful candidate will be required to teach across both subjects and there is potential to teach across both Key Stages 3 and 4. 

At Higham Lane, our staff are our most precious resource. We are committed to offering you:

•       excellent continuous professional development

•       reduced workload

•       behaviour for learning that empowers teachers to teach and students to learn

•       a range of imaginative approaches to ensure staff wellbeing

•       free, onsite parking

•       subsidised eye care for extended VDU users

•       a Gym Membership Scheme

•       a Cycle to Work Scheme

•       free lunch for duty staff

•       an Employee Assistance Programme, providing practical and emotional support

•       an Employee Benefits Scheme, offering discounts on everyday essentials 

General Duties and Responsibilities

The expectations and duties of a Standard Scale Teacher at Higham Lane School are set out in the national Teachers’ Standards, which can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/teachers-standards

Pastoral responsibilities will include form tutor duties such as registration, monitoring progress and behaviour, checking uniform and student organisers and reporting and liaison with other staff as necessary. The teacher of Art and Design Technology will take responsibility for providing secure:

•High-quality teaching and subject knowledge of Art and Design Technology

•A coherently planned and sequenced knowledge curriculum in Art and Design Technology

•Improved standards of learning and achievement for all pupils

•Consistent use of assessment

•Effective use of resources

How to apply

Please apply by clicking https://centralenglandacademytrust.face-ed.co.uk/vacancies Alternatively please visit our school website (www.highamlaneschool.co.uk) and click on ‘Job Vacancies’. The deadline is 9am on Monday 28th April 2025. Interviews are likely to take place on Wednesday 30th April 2025 but are subject to change.

If you would like to have a chat about this post or arrange an informal visit to see our school, please contact Tom Sears Assistant Headteacher, on 024 7638 8123.

Please note that the school reserves the right to close the application process early if we identify suitable candidates. To avoid disappointment, please submit your application as soon as possible.