Head of Art Department

What skills and experience we're looking for

Person Specification

Essential:

• Proven track record of outstanding teaching and leadership in Art.
• A passion for creative education and a commitment to fostering high achievement and high standards in students.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire both students and staff.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to monitor and use data to improve student outcomes.
• A commitment to the mission of Glenmoor and Winton Academies, with a focus on preparing students for the best academic institutions and career opportunities.

Desirable:

• Previous experience in a leadership role within a school environment.
• Experience of developing successful extracurricular programmes in Art.
• Familiarity with working in an academy setting.

What the school offers its staff

What we Offer:

• We pay an average of 5% above national scales – the best rates of pay in the sector.
• Cash towards medical treatment.
• Generous staff discount scheme.
• Three extra INSET days for planning.
• At least one personal day a year.
• A supportive and forward-thinking leadership team.
• Opportunities for career development and professional growth.
• A vibrant school culture committed to high standards and achievement.
• State-of-the-art facilities for Art education.
• An environment where creativity is valued and students are encouraged to reach their full potential.

Commitment to safeguarding

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.