Temporary Full-time Teacher of Textile Design

Temporary Full-time Textiles Teacher

Contract type: Full-time; Temporary

Start Date: September 2024 until August 2025

Closing Date: 12 noon, Tuesday 7 May, 2024 however applications are encouraged to be sent as soon as possible for consideration, due to the time in the academic year.

The opportunity

This is a superb temporary opportunity for an able and inspirational teacher to join the key Art and Design Faculty in one of the UK’s leading HMC schools. This opportunity will suit a candidate who is a skilled and motivated art teacher with applications from talented NQT’s also considered. Performance learning and enjoyment are key along with enabling pupils to explore and realise their potential and maximise their outcomes in this key creative faculty. Candidates may be able to deliver curriculum areas of the faculty beyond Textiles, such as Art or Photography, which will always be appreciated, but is not essential.

NULS was founded c.1602 and its academic calibre is renowned in the area and indeed the broader region. NULS holds the highest ratings possible under full ISI Education Quality Inspection and is renowned in the region for its pupils’ academic outcomes and broader achievements. Our 35 acre campus also enables the school the benefit of its impressive facilities for teaching, learning and co-curricular provision.

The Department

The Department currently follows the AQA A-Level course in three disciplines; Fine Art and Three Dimensional Studies and Textiles Design. In addition, the department also currently delivers Photography to AS level in the Sixth Form with OCR exam board. At GCSE Level the Department delivers AQA in Fine Art, Three Dimensional Studies and Textiles.

The Department currently consists of three full-time and one part-time members of teaching staff and a highly able specialist technician. The Department plays its part in the co-curricular life of the School, hosting subject support sessions to ensure each pupil reaches their individual strength/potential. The department organises gallery and museum visits to support the critical studies element of pupils’ work. The new Head of Art and Design is keen to develop the Faculty further exploring new opportunities, and candidates with the ambition to assist with this will be welcomed.

The Department enjoys a series of teaching and learning spaces in one of the school’s buildings on campus. This includes a series of large teaching rooms, some of which are open plan and interconnect, incorporating display and screen printing areas alongside access to the department’s photographic digital suit. In addition, the department has two classroom/studio spaces for 3D and Ceramics incorporating the department’s kiln, a Textiles studio and Sixth Form study area, equipped with the department’s sewing machines and a small dark room facility for Photography.

Deadline for Applications – Tuesday 7 May, 2024, with early applications encouraged for consideration due to the time of year.

Benefits of working at NULS:

• Competitive salaries and responsibility allowances
• Outstanding facilities and highly committed students
• 36 weeks of term time and associated lengthier Independent School holidays
•  Higher non-contact time
•  Professional development through access to extensive professional development opportunities
•  School lunches and break refreshments as standard for staff
• The benefits of joining an HMC school, with counterparts in excellent schools across the country
• Training grants for professional qualifications
•  A member of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
•  Discounted school fees for staff
•  The opportunity to work in an outstanding school with a highly able staff

Applications to be sent to: headmaster@nuls.org.uk. Application forms and details are available on the school website at https://www.nuls.org.uk/vacancies/

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Registered charity no. 1124463.