Head of Art, Design & Technology (ADT) or Teacher of

Are you ready to make a real impact? We’re looking for a Head of Art, Design & Technology (ADT) or a Teacher of ADT to join our ambitious and growing school.

Do you have the drive to shape the future of ADT at Lordswood Boys' School?

Are you passionate about delivering outstanding teaching and inspiring young minds?

Looking for a career move that could be your best yet?

If so, this is the role for you!

Our ADT department sits within the vibrant SCP Faculty (Sport, Creative & Performance)—a dynamic team that thrives on innovation and excellence. Whether you're an aspiring leader or ready to take the helm, you'll be part of a thriving department, teaching areas of Art, Photography, Design & Technology, and Food Technology from Year 7 to Year 11.

Why Join Us?

• Leadership Opportunity – Step up and drive ADT forward or prepare for a leadership role in the future.
• Top-Tier Facilities – A state-of-the-art Design & Technology lab with a 3D printer, two well-equipped Art & Design classrooms, plus specialist Photography and Food Technology rooms.
• Supportive & Experienced Team – Work alongside Directors of Sport, Music, Drama, and a Director of the SCP Faculty, all bringing a wealth of expertise.
• Enriching Student Experience – ADT is at the heart of our curriculum and extra-curricular activities, fostering creativity, competition, and fun.

At Lordswood Boys’ School, we’re not just shaping lessons—we’re shaping futures. If you’re ready to inspire, innovate, and lead, this is your moment.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

About Lordswood Boys’ School

Lordswood Boys’ School is part of the Central Academies Trust (CAT). CAT was formed in September 2017 to specifically sponsor Lordswood Boys’ School with one ambition in vastly improving the life chances of the young men the school serves. An educational Trust with members and directors drawn from the highest achieving and highest profile schools in Coventry and Birmingham. Led by our Chief Executive, Mr Lee Williams the Trust incorporates members and directors from industry and higher education amongst other fields. Committed to raising achievement in challenging schools and to securing the highest of high equity, we will work relentlessly to change young lives in the Midlands. Any professional that joins in with our mission will have opportunities to work across our schools in the coming years as we seek to develop and promote our own staff into outstanding school improvement experts or leaders of curriculum innovation and world class standards in education. We do not lack ambition.

These are reasons why you might want to join us:

●      Lordswood Boys’ School was inspected by Ofsted on 15th & 16th February 2022 and was graded as a Good School. Read our inspection report by clicking here.

●      The brand-new school building opened in March 2020.

●      You have a track record in organising and managing different tasks and can work under pressure.

●      The school is expanding rapidly with 665 students currently on role.

●      All employees have access to our Westfield Cash Plan which covers expenses such as optical, dental, well-being, etc.

Interested to know more about this amazing programme? Read on…

The successful candidate will have the following qualities:

●      A degree-level qualification and Qualified Teacher Status and you are an outstanding teacher.

●      You are a dedicated teacher who is able to deliver high standards and contribute to whole school initiatives.

●      You are creative and innovative.

●      You have very high standards and can demonstrate excellent outcomes for students in your career to date.

●      Have very high standards for their own performance and that of the students.

●      Looking to work with driven and focussed leaders in the fastest and most substantially improved school in the UK.

●      Be a strong student advocate.

●      Experience of sustained delivery of outstanding attainment and achievement

●      Experience of innovation and creativity to engage, enthuse and progress learners. ​​​​​​

●      You want to work within a creative team and raise standards.

●      Excellent communication skills and have the ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues and students at all levels.

●      Experience of working in an education environment or with young people with specific difficulties and vulnerabilities would be an advantage.

●      The ability to be creative and to think out of the box will be essential to success in this role.

●      Work collaboratively with teachers, other relevant staff, parents, carers, external agencies and students to develop and implement agreed improvement and support plans in order to enhance progress, achievement and wellbeing.

●      You will be expected to participate in ongoing professional development.

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for a teacher with a proven track record of success in improving standards and raising pupil outcomes. We want to hear from talented teachers looking to extend their experience.

As a Head of Department or a member of the ADT team, you will work with the current Director of Learning with oversight of the department to develop an engaging and challenging curriculum that suits every type of learner and have the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of our young people. The successful candidate will be a committed team player with excellent organisational and motivational skills.

Our Commitment

Lordswood Boys’ School is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks.

We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.

Candidates will be required to submit the names of two referees, one of which must be your most recent employer.

Please specify the role you are applying for (Teacher of ADT or Head of ADT) on the application form. Candidates will be expected to inform us of their salary aspirations. The school is prepared to negotiate to secure the right colleague based on experience.

Closing date: 17th February 2025, 9am.