Hadley Learning Community - Secondary Phase
England
£32,000 - £63,000 per year
Salary:
MPS/UPR + TLR
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
21 October 2025
Job overview
Head of Department
Art and Design
1.0 FTE, Permanent
Welcome to Hadley Learning Community
A vibrant, high-performing secondary school at the heart of the Hadley community in Telford. We are proud to serve our local area and to be part of the Learning Community Trust, offering an inclusive and ambitious education to over 1,250 students aged 11–16.
Our vision is simple yet powerful: every child should feel they belong, show respect for themselves and others, be inspired to succeed, and most importantly, enjoy their learning journey. These values underpin everything we do.
In our most recent Ofsted inspection (June 2022), inspectors praised our "high expectations for pupils' behaviour" and our "highly ambitious and inclusive curriculum." They concluded that "the school could be judged outstanding if we were to carry out a section 5 inspection now."
Head of Art and Design
We are seeking to appoint an inspirational and visionary leader to head our successful Art and Design department. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead one of the most creative and expressive subject areas in the school, and to shape the future of arts education at HLC.
We are looking for someone who:
* Has a deep passion for Art and Design and its power to inspire and transform.
* Can lead and develop a team of talented staff with energy, innovation and ambition.
* Is committed to delivering high-quality teaching and learning experiences.
* Can further raise the profile of Art and Design across the school and wider community.
This post is suitable for both experienced middle leaders and outstanding practitioners ready to take the next step in their career. For the right candidate, we are open to discussing additional whole-school responsibilities to support professional growth.
Why Join Us?
We pride ourselves on being:
* A 'Good Plus' school (Ofsted, June 2022) with strong leadership, excellent staff support, and a calm, respectful environment.
* An oversubscribed and popular academy, easily accessible via the M54 and M6, within reach of Birmingham, Staffordshire, Shrewsbury and Wales.
* A forward-thinking and ambitious academy, committed to innovation and excellence.
* Part of the Learning Community Trust, offering outstanding CPD, collaboration, and career development opportunities.
* A school that values staff wellbeing, offering benefits such as:
o Comprehensive wellbeing support
o Laptop for professional use
o Access to our on-site gym and swimming pool
Further Information: Our most recent Ofsted report can be found here
Visits: Daniel Roycroft (Headteacher) would be delighted to meet you to discuss the opportunity further. Please email Charlotte Brakes (PA to Headteacher) to arrange a visit.
Applications: Please send completed applications to Charlotte Brakes Application forms are available on the school website or from Charlotte Brakes.
Application Closing Date: 21st October 2025
Interviews: Week commencing 20th October 2025
The Learning Community Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and young people. All post holders are subject to an enhanced DBS check (including a check on the children's barred list) for the successful applicant. References will be checked following the Learning Community Trust recruitment and selection process.
In line with the Statutory Guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education an online check will be undertaken for all shortlisted candidates prior to the interview.
We are committed to equality and diversity, and follow the Safer Recruitment practices as set out in the Statutory Guidance - Keeping Children Safe in Education.
For more information regarding our school's commitment to safeguarding, please see our Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy -
About Hadley Learning Community - Secondary Phase
Hadley Learning Community - Secondary Phase
Waterloo Road, Hadley
Telford
TF1 5NU
United Kingdom
Welcome to the Hadley Learning Community
Hadley Learning Community is an all-through school for students from 3 – 16 years of age located in the community of Hadley in central Telford. We have a fantastic 21st Century Learning campus, with outstanding learning facilities, which was purpose built to serve our community. The school opened on the 1st September 2006 and is a £70 million PFI project, in partnership with Interserve, which represents a major investment by the Borough of Telford and Wrekin Council. Interserve provides all of our facilities management on site and work closely with us every day to maintain a high quality environment for our students, staff and community.
Executive Principal
Mr Paul Roberts
Values and vision
Our students will walk through the door of their school, where everyone belongs, with pride. Our children, families and wider community will know that we support them as we are rooted in all aspects of local life. We believe that our school can only be as strong as the community we serve and, as a result, we know that our school is responsible for providing the foundations for our community to thrive.
Our students will appreciate the importance of their education and respect those within their school environment, and beyond, who strive to nurture each and every one to be the best that they can be. Our children will recognise the importance of being well-mannered and polite individuals who have the confidence and self-assurance to represent themselves, and their school, with credit.
Our staff will instil a drive and ambition that inspires every child to fulfil their potential. We will create opportunities for lifelong learning ensuring that their time within our classrooms is only the beginning of their journey. Our students will be equipped with a love of learning that will provide them with the skills to contribute to their world whether it be locally, nationally or globally.
Our students will be confident in the knowledge that our staff will do everything within their power to ensure they succeed. Our students will understand that they need to work hard, be resilient and driven in their approach to their studies. We will embrace a 'can do culture', which will encourage us to learn from our mistakes and develop an understanding that by supporting each other anything is possible. Our vision is to provide our students with an exciting curriculum and linked opportunities that inspire them to charge at barriers that might stand in their way to fulfilling their goals. We will mould our young peoples' lives through the arts, sports, STEM and hundreds of other initiatives giving them the tools to flourish.
We will stand by our belief that as a school we can transform a community to understand that education is the most valuable gift anyone can offer you. We will believe in our students and promise to give them the opportunities they dream of. We will shape happy, young people who relish learning in a safe environment. We will all call our school our own and be proud to be a part of the HLC family.
We will inspire our students to respect themselves, others and the environment in which they belong, allowing them to succeed through the enjoyment of learning.
'Our Community, Our School'
Ofsted report
Our most recent OFSTED inspection being graded as 'good plus' (June Key findings include: "Leaders are acutely aware of staff well-being and workload. The vast majority of staff feel well supported both personally and professionally. Staff appreciate the time they are given to work together in departments to plan and evaluate the curriculum. Staff are highly supportive of leaders and are proud to work at the school."
"There is a calm and orderly environment. Pupils are polite and respectful to staff and visitors. Bullying is extremely rare and pupils have full confidence in staff to deal with any issues that arise." "Teachers have high expectations for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)."
View Hadley Learning Community's latest Ofsted report
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