Vacancies

About the Post

Are you a bold, innovative and passionate Design Technology specialist looking to take the next step in your career? Do you want to shape a creative vision across two vibrant and fantastic schools with amazing students? If so, this is the opportunity for you.

Twynham TGS are seeking an inspirational Curriculum Team Leader for Art and Design Technology—a role with the scope, freedom and support to truly make your mark. This is not just another middle leadership position, this is your chance to drive a creative revolution across the schools, working with talented staff and enthusiastic students who are eager to learn and ready to be inspired.

We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to:

• Lead a team of specialists across two dynamic schools with distinct characters but shared ambition.
• Be supported in the role by an exceptional and experienced Assistant Team Leader who leads Art and an equally strong Subject Leader for Food Technology.
• Be supported by Teaching and Learning leads based at The Grange School who will support with coaching curriculum team members based at the school.
• Shape a powerful creative curriculum that ignites imagination and raises aspiration.
• Drive innovation in teaching, facilities, and enrichment.
• Champion creativity at the heart of our vision.
• Develop an exceptional team, united by high standards and a passion for art and design technology.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies

What we can offer you

• A unique cross-school leadership role with strategic influence.
• Supportive senior leaders who encourage creativity, innovation and fresh thinking.
• Students who love to create, problem-solve and express themselves.
• A culture where your ideas will be heard, valued and acted upon.
• An opportunity to work with wonderful children and their families
• An exceptional CPD offer from ECT through to preparation for senior and system leadership
• Free, confidential access to our Employee Assistance Programme, which offers a range of counselling services plus financial, legal and practical support from qualified professionals on a range of personal issues and access to online health and wellbeing resources
• A trust-wide intranet, where we share our news, information and resources
• Local discounts negotiated on behalf of our staff e.g. gym memberships, hair and beauty salons, chiropractic care, cycle shops, restaurants, motoring services, and retail/DIY stores
• A welcoming staff room with complimentary tea and coffee available throughout the day
• The opportunity to work within Twynham Learning; a progressive multi-academy trust
• The opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of the South Coast
• Automatic membership of the Teachers Pension Scheme

If you are excited by challenge, inspired by creativity and ready to lead with passion, we would love to hear from you.

Be part of something special. Lead the future of Art and Design Technology at Twynham TGS.

Who we are looking for

We would love to hear from you if you are a leader who:

• Lives and breathes Art and Design Technology.
• Inspires others through vision, expertise and infectious enthusiasm.
• Will thrive in a collaborative, cross-school environment.
• Has the ambition to take a strong curriculum team and elevate it to the next level.
• Believes creativity can transform lives, confidence and futures.

You will also be keen to live our Twynham Learning employee values which are:

• Aim high
• Keep improving
• Don’t leave anyone behind
• See the bigger picture

Any questions?

To discuss the post or your application, please contact recruitment@twynhamlearning.com

How to apply

To apply for this vacancy, please submit a Job Application Form and Diversity Questionnaire by email to: recruitment@twynhamlearning.com 

Only applications made using our own official application form will be accepted. You can download the form and questionnaire here:  www.twynhamlearning.com/187/staff-vacancies

 The closing date is Monday 20 April 2026 at 9am, however, we reserve the right to interview exceptional applicants prior to the closing date so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Twynham Learning values diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to eliminate unlawful discrimination and promote diversity throughout our whole workforce. We want our workforce to be representative of all sections of our community, so we give equal opportunities to all job applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability status, gender reassignment, marital/partnership status, pregnancy/maternity, race/colour/national origin, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation. Only people who can evidence their right to work in the UK will be considered for this vacancy. We are committed to robust Safer Recruitment processes as part of our strong commitment to safeguard children and young people. An enhanced criminal records check will be undertaken on the successful candidate. Candidates must disclose all unprotected spent and unspent cautions and convictions. It is an offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.