Teacher of Art

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Teacher of Art. You will be expected to deliver academic lessons at KS3, GCSE and A Level. Specialism in teaching painting would be an advantage but is not a requirement for the successful candidate. We would also welcome applications from ECT candidates looking to build their skills in a flourishing school.

The Art department is well resourced and consists of four main studios: two where general mixed media processes are taught, a specialist ceramic studio and a dedicated sixth-form studio.

There is also a photography studio, a darkroom and a dedicated gallery that runs a programme of exhibitions of pupil work, competition work, and displays by visiting artists. Additional areas include a critical studies resource studio which includes computer and digital resources, a specialist library and a departmental office/ technician’s room.

The Department is friendly, lively and flourishing with an ever-growing pupil body opting for GCSE and A level. We currently prepare pupils for the OCR Fine Art and 3D design at GCSE, and Edexcel Fine Art and AQA Photography at A level.

There is a strong tradition of co-curricular art, including ceramics, we also have a scholarship group, and all pupils participate in a range of specialist experiences through workshop activity including life drawing. Regular open studio sessions allow pupils to extend and enrich their portfolios or produce work for the annual art competition. We run sessions on building portfolios for entry to art-based careers, and we also offer pupils the opportunities to enter competitions including the National Articulation Prize.

Teaching at LWC requires that members of the academic staff be willing to contribute fully to the life of the College. This includes tutoring, co-curricular involvement, boarding house duties, cover duties and attending parents’ evenings for the year groups taught. Liaison with parents is included in the sphere of the teacher’s responsibilities.

Appointment process and how to apply

Please apply via our website using the Hire Road platform.

The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 26th May, with interviews taking place on Thursday 6th June.

Please note 2 references will be required prior to interview.

Should you wish to discuss the role in strict confidence please feel free to contact the Head of Art, Graham Mobbs on mobbsg@lordwandsworth.org

We welcome people of all faiths and those that are committed to these values. We recognise that we have under-represented groups within our workforce. As part of our commitment to diversity and equality of opportunity we are actively encouraging applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions and those with a lived experience of poverty as well as any other under-represented group in our workforce. We are committed ensuring the safety and protection of our employees from all forms of harm.

Appointments will be made subject to receipt of satisfactory references and enhanced DBS check. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. The successful applicant will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) check and references. We are an equal opportunities employer.

We are an equal opportunities employer. Lord Wandsworth College is a registered charity (Number: 1143359) providing outstanding caring education for boys and girls since 1922.