Secondary - Head of Art and Design

<p>Job Description</p><br>If you are considering sending an application, make sure to hit the apply button below after reading through the entire description.<br><p>Teacher of Art & Design</p><p>Northampton | September Start £32,000 – £51,000 (MPS/UPS, experience dependent) High-performing Secondary School</p><p>Are you an Art & Design teacher who believes creativity deserves real space to thrive?</p><p>Reed Education is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a high-performing secondary school in Northampton that places creativity, imagination, and design thinking firmly at the centre of student development. This is an opportunity to join a school where Art & Design is respected, resourced, and actively championed.</p><p>The successful candidate will be joining a department that values experimentation, student voice, and high-quality outcomes — supported by leadership that trusts teachers to do what they do best.</p><p>What You’ll Be Doing</p><ul><li>Teaching Art & Design across KS3 and KS4</li><li>Inspiring students to explore ideas, techniques, and personal expression</li><li>Working across a range of media in well-equipped specialist spaces</li><li>Contributing to a creative culture that extends beyond the classroom</li></ul><p>Who This Role Is Perfect For</p><p>A creative and reflective Art & Design Teacher ECTs looking for a supportive and well-structured first role Experienced teachers seeking a school that values autonomy Teachers with or without QTS (desirable, not essential) Practitioners who enjoy sharing ideas and shaping curriculum direction</p><p>Why This School?</p><ul><li>A strong academic reputation with a stable leadership team</li><li>Calm classrooms and students who engage positively with creative subjects</li><li>A genuine focus on staff wellbeing and sustainable workloads</li><li>High-quality CPD and clear progression opportunities</li><li>Competitive pay of £32k–£51k, dependent on experience</li></ul><p>Applying Through Reed Education</p><p>Reed Education offers honest insight, open communication, and tailored support throughout the recruitment process — ensuring a positive, transparent experience from start to finish.</p><p>If this Art & Design teaching role in Northampton feels like the right fit, please apply directly through this advert to be considered. xwzovoh Early applications are encouraged.</p>