Teacher of Art & Design
Orleans Park School, Twickenham, TW1 3BB13 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
14 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
1 May 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Art and design
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS (Outer London)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We require an enthusiastic Teacher of Art & Design to join a dynamic and highly successful Art & Design Department. Art, Textiles and Photography are taught at KS3, 4 and 5 and there is a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities for students in a very well-equipped Department.
The successful candidate will:
- Be able to develop, plan and deliver effective and high-quality learning experiences to all students
- Be a newly qualified or experienced teacher who is enthusiastic, influential and committed to working in pursuit of success for the academy and its learners
What the school offers its staff
We take staff wellbeing seriously at Orleans Park School. Here are just some of the great benefits for all staff:
a commitment to the professional development of all its staff to become outstanding teachers and leaders
regular CPD sessions
Sixth Form in dedicated buildings and facilities
Employee Assistance Programme – supporting staff wellbeing
Workplace pension through Teachers Pension Scheme/Local Government Pension Scheme
Longer school holidays compared to LEA schools, with a two-week October half term
Free onsite gym
Free onsite parking
Cycle to work scheme
Free annual flu immunisation
Protected PPA time (Teaching Staff)
situated on a 16-acre site close to the River Thames and the centre of Twickenham in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. The borough is home to the attractions of Richmond Park, Kew Gardens, Hampton Court Palace and Twickenham Stadium.
easy access to central London and excellent transport links for bus, train, Underground and Overground services
close to the M3/M4/M25 with staff parking on site
staff travel card loans
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
In line with the statutory guidance document Keeping Children Safe in Education (2025) the school will conduct online searches after the shortlisting process for any candidates who accept an invitation to interview. The appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including references, medical clearance and an enhanced DBS Disclosure. Orleans Park is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Orleans Park School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1394 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Orleans Park School website
- Email address
- recruitment@orleanspark.school
Orleans Park is an Outstanding School (Ofsted November 2023) with over 1,350 students, serving its local community in Twickenham. The dedicated staff work hard to ensure students are successful and leave as responsible citizens and confident individuals.
Please see more about working at Orleans Park on our website https://www.orleanspark.school/about-us/working-at-orleans
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