Head of Creative Arts – Secondary School | Full-Time, Permanent | September 2026 Start
Ofsted Rating: Good
Contract: Permanent
Start Date: September 2026
Location: Birmingham
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and inspiring Head of Creative Arts to lead and develop Art, Design Technology, Music, and Drama across an Ofsted-rated Good secondary school in Birmingham. This is a genuine chance to shape curriculum, provision, and outcomes across the Creative Arts, inspiring students through high-quality practical and creative learning.
While the role spans all Creative Arts subjects, it would ideally suit a candidate with a Design Technology background and a readiness to take on broader faculty leadership.
Your New Role
As Head of Creative Arts, you will:
1. Lead Art, Design Technology, Music, and Drama, setting a clear vision for an ambitious, inclusive, and engaging curriculum.
2. Inspire students to develop creativity, confidence, and practical skills across all Creative Arts subjects.
3. Oversee curriculum design and delivery, ensuring it is relevant, forward-looking, and aligned with national developments.
4. Support, coach, and develop colleagues, raising standards and outcomes across the Creative Arts faculty.
5. Work with a committed team to provide a well-resourced and stimulating learning environment.
Who We’re Looking For
The successful candidate will:
6. Be passionate about Creative Arts education and committed to high-quality teaching and learning.
7. Have leadership experience or potential, with the ability to guide and support colleagues.
8. Bring ambition, clarity, and creativity to curriculum development and faculty management.
9. Be ready to make a meaningful impact on student engagement, achievement, and personal development.
This is a permanent, full-time leadership role offering significant professional development opportunities, including middle leadership training and bespoke leadership support.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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