Teacher of Art & Design

Lampton School is a large, mixed, multi-ethnic 11-18 school. We were judged as "Outstanding" in all categories by Ofsted in 2005, 2008, 2013 and 2024. We are the lead school for the London West Alliance, and we are a teacher training partner with the University of Roehampton. As a member of the Hounslow Education Partnership we can offer staff excellent opportunities for professional learning and career progression. We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified, ambitious and enthusiastic Teacher of Art & Design. Art & Design is a popular subject at our school, with five Key Stage 4 classes across Art and Design. We have three adjacent purpose-built art rooms, two design workshops, as well as a textiles and cookery room. You will be joining an ambitious and committed team. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate strong subject knowledge, including a secure understanding of contemporary art and design, and be passionate about the importance of Art & Design in the curriculum. You will be expected to teach Art & Design at Key Stages 3 and 4, with an opportunity to develop the subject at Key Stage 5. The successful candidate will be joining a well-established and successful team and will be expected to participate fully in the leadership of the department and contribute to wider school systems leadership. About the role As a Teacher of Art & Design, you will deliver high-quality teaching and learning across Key Stages 3 and 4, inspiring students to develop creativity, confidence and independence in their artistic practice. You will promote critical thinking, visual literacy and creative exploration, equipping students with the skills to analyse, interpret and respond to the visual world around them. You will have excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to working collaboratively within a supportive and ambitious team. You will demonstrate strong subject knowledge and an understanding of contemporary art and design practice, helping to build stu