Head of Art and Design Faculty

What skills and experience we're looking for

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership and Management: Provide strategic leadership to the Art and Design department, ensuring a culture of high standards, creativity, and achievement.
• Curriculum Development: Design and implement a stimulating and forward-thinking curriculum that meets the needs of all learners, while also reflecting the highest expectations for academic and artistic success.
• Teaching and Learning: Lead by example in delivering high-quality teaching that fosters innovation, creativity, and technical skill development. Ensure that all students are equipped to achieve exceptional outcomes in Art and Design.
• Assessment and Achievement: Monitor and track student progress rigorously, using data to identify areas for improvement and ensuring high achievement across all key stages.
• Staff Development: Support the professional development of Art and Design staff, promoting a collaborative environment that encourages continuous improvement and professional growth.
• Extracurricular Enrichment: Lead and support extracurricular opportunities, including exhibitions, workshops, and clubs, to further enhance the artistic experiences and achievements of students.
• Facilities and Resources: Oversee the effective use and development of the department’s facilities, ensuring that students have access to high-quality resources that support their learning and creativity.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Proven track record of outstanding teaching and leadership in Art and Design.
• 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 and Design.
• 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
• Three extra INSET days for planning
• At least one personal day a year
• Cash towards medical treatment
• Generous staff discount scheme
• Support for your wellbeing
• Exceptional curriculum resources
• Expert subject advice
• 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 and Design 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.