Teacher of Art with Textiles or Photography - Lymm High School
About us
Lymm High School is a well-established, 11-18 comprehensive school with over 1950 students (400 in the 6th form) and exceptional resources, including 28 acres of beautiful grounds, a swimming pool, leisure complex and our own residential centre in Anglesey.
We are a welcoming and supportive school, with a strong track record of excellent exam results both at KS4 and KS5. It is also a lovely place in which to work; in addition to good fortune with our physical surroundings, staff are exceptionally positive, committed and supportive.
Visual Arts are highly regarded at Lymm High school and we have an excellent track record of success at both KS4 and KS5. Results have been consistently strong at both KS4 and KS5, with a progress score regularly above +1 SPI. The department boasts an array of facilities including, four well equipped art rooms, as well as a dedicated fashion room, photography computer room and a dark room.
The Arts are incredibly important to the identity of Lymm High School and we are very proud of the breadth of opportunities and their contribution to wider school life.
The department is committed to a full enrichment programme, offering visiting artist workshops as well as a diverse range of trips and visits to galleries and exhibitions both in the UK and abroad. This impact across school and the local community has been recognised though the fantastic award of Artsmark Platinum.
We are very proud of our Visual Arts team and students and would encourage you to have a look at some of the fantastic things we do, you can find a sample here: https://www.lymmhigh.org.uk/visual-arts-gallery/
The role
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed team player, who has the ability to teach Textiles or Photography up to at least KS4 and preferably KS5.
We welcome applications from new and experienced teachers alike; we are as interested in your potential and determination to become a first-class practitioner as we are in your experience to date.
If, prior to submitting an application, you would like to see for yourself why we believe this is such a fabulous school in which to work and why the post itself is so exciting, then do not hesitate to contact us to arrange a phone call or a visit. Contact recruitment@lymmhigh.org.uk with any queries.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this legal requirement.
The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
At Lymm High School we recognise the positive value of diversity, promoting equality and celebrating inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
Key dates and Information
Closing date for application: 9am Thursday 12 November 2026
Interviews: W/C 16th November 2026
Start date: January 2027
Contract type: Full Time
Contract term: Temporary until end of academic year
Salary: MPS/UPS