Teacher of Art and/or Textiles in Northwood

The role: Northwood College has a great opportunity available for an Art and/or Textiles Teacher to join our leading academic day school and to be part of an exceptionally creative, warm and supportive community. We are looking for candidates who have the drive and motivation to contribute to the development of our growing department. The ability to teach at least one of Fine Art or Textiles Design to A Level is essential. As a school, we value flexible working, and we would welcome applications from those seeking either full or part time hours (4 days). Please indicate your preference in your supporting statement.

The Department: In Art & Textiles, pupils develop creative and practical techniques and technical knowledge preparing them to participate in a world of rapidly changing creative arts and technologies. They learn to be creative and imaginative in solving problems, developing invaluable life skills. At both GCSE and A level we follow the AQA Art & Design courses for both Fine Art and Textiles. A handful of students take both subjects at GCSE. Year on year grades have been outstanding in this subject. In Years 7 and 8, all students study Fine Art and Textiles on half year rotations in small classes (half form groups). The subjects become optional at Year 9, with both having high uptake. At GCSE, there are typically two or three Textiles groups, alongside one Fine Art. A Level class sizes are small, varying from one to seven students over the past few years.

About the School: Northwood College for Girls is an independent, academically selective day school for approximately 840 girls aged 3-18. At NWC, we value character and academic rigour equally. Our curriculum ignites intellectual curiosity and fosters emotional intelligence, building resilience through challenge. An NWC education enables every girl to lead a purposeful life and feel successful in their learning. Both pupils and staff are encouraged to find and develop their passions and talents, through clubs, societies and an extensive programme of CPD. All members of the NWC community are expected to act with compassion and integrity, with respect for others and the environment and an awareness of global responsibility. Everyone is equally valued in our NWC family and our dynamic young women are proud of their school. Looking after one another and rejoicing in one another’s successes comes second nature to a NWC girl as does her ‘can‑do’ attitude and drive.

Benefits: As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• Generous pension scheme
• Free life assurance benefit
• Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Interest‑free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment
• Access to the school gym and swimming pool
• Free school lunches
• Retail and lifestyle discounts via Pluxee
• Financial guidance and support

Applications must be received by 9am on Monday 13 April 2026. We reserve the right to appoint prior to this deadline, so early applications are encouraged. Interviews will take place shortly after the deadline. For early applicants, it may be possible to interview prior to the Easter break.