Teacher of Art & Design Technology

The Richmond upon Thames School, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW2 7SL

3 days remaining to apply

• Expected start date

  19 April 2022

• Application deadline

  27 January 2022 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  13 January 2022

Job details

• Job role: Teacher
• Subjects: Art and design, Design and technology, Food Technology
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Maternity or parental leave cover (2 Terms - Summer and Autumn)
• Salary: RTS Main or Upper Pay Range

Job summary

The Board of Trustees wish to appoint dynamic, committed and enthusiastic teachers to join the school as it enters its next phase of development. Whether continuing or starting your teaching career, joining RTS will provide a unique once in a lifetime opportunity to contribute to a vibrant and forward-thinking school.

We are seeking individuals who:
• Have QTS
• are motivated by strong moral purpose and ambition for every single student
• are passionate about their subject specialism
• are genuinely committed to teamwork
• have a willingness to develop and implement new approaches to teaching and learning
• have substance and credibility as a teacher

Through our unique School Trust Partnerships, will provide you with exceptional opportunities for career development and progression. You will also also be working as part of an engaged and motivated team within the context of a highly successful school.

Additional allowances

• The school is well placed for excellent transport links whether travelling by foot, cycle, car, bus or train. 


• There are ample secure cycle racks for staff to use (as well as staff showering facilities on site), as well as access to a ‘Cycle to Work’ scheme. 


• The site also has a secure, controlled access car park for staff to use with direct access to the A316. 


• The school is well served by local bus routes in all directions; and is within easy walking distance to Twickenham train station, which is in Zone 3 and well served by South Western Trains. The station recently underwent major redevelopment and the new station building opened in Spring 2020. 

There is a focus on developing community and positive staff wellbeing through:

• Private medical, dental and optical care;


• Quiz nights;


• Free yoga and relaxation sessions; 


• Staff-led fitness;


• Staff ‘pique-nique’ events; 


• Seasonal gatherings; 


• Free tea and coffee in the light and airy staff social room 

Continuing professional development has a strong focus. There is an extensive programme available which extends to internal and external specialists, as well as partnerships with other educational and business providers. Reciprocal school visits are encouraged with existing arrangements already in place. 

• Membership of a pension scheme is available. 


• The school has a two-week Autumn half-term break.


• RTS is proud of its well-established links within the community and has an active PTA. 


• We welcome and encouraged local businesses and groups to join us during the annual Summer and Christmas Fairs.

Applying for the job

Please visit our school jobs portal

Supporting documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

RTS Subject Teacher Job Description Jan 2022 - MAT COVER.pdf - 6.26 MB (opens in new tab)

School overview

• School type: Free School, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 596 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: The Richmond upon Thames School website (opens in new tab)
• Contact email: hr@rts.richmond.sch.uk
• Contact phone number: 0208 891 2985

About The Richmond upon Thames School

We are seeking resilient and forward-thinking people to support us to realise our Trust’s vision that every student will leave RTS with excellent academic outcomes and a clear purpose for the next stage of their lives. We have already established a vibrant, inclusive school that provides an excellent experience for every member of its community. 

In five years, we have grown from 125 students in Year 7 to 750 students across Years 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11. The years that follow promise to be exciting as we continue to grow into our permanent building and new sports centre. 

The school is uniquely situated on the Richmond Education and Enterprise Campus with Clarendon Special School, Capella House, Richmond Upon Thames College and site neighbours Harlequins on the Richmond Education and Enterprise Campus (www.reec.org.uk). 

Our first Ofsted inspection took place in January 2020 and we are delighted that the inspectors rated the school ‘outstanding’ for personal development and ‘good’ for the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, leadership and management, and overall effectiveness.

Arranging a visit to The Richmond upon Thames School

Prospective candidates are welcome to discuss any questions you may have prior to submitting your application; contact Barbara Munro, PA to the Head Teacher on 0208 891 2985 or pa@rts.richmond.sch.uk to arrange a suitable time.

School location

Egerton Road, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW2 7SL

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