The Head of Art leads the Art department, overseeing teaching, curriculum delivery, pupil progress, and staff development. The role includes strategic planning, driving standards, and ensuring high-quality Art education across the school. About the role Responsible for planning and delivering well-structured Art lessons and ensuring strong pupil progress and engagement. Leads, manages, and supports staff within the Art department, including line management, training, and appraisal responsibilities. Oversees assessment, attainment, curriculum development, and the overall quality of teaching and learning in Art. Ensures best practice, provides professional guidance, and contributes to whole-school expectations and smooth operations. About the school A forward-thinking, supportive setting committed to high standards of teaching and learning. Encourages professional growth, collaboration, and innovation within departments. Focuses on creating a positive learning environment where staff and students thrive academically and creatively. Requirements To be considered for the role of Head of Art you will: QTS or QTLS (or an equivalent UK teaching qualification) A degree or equivalent level of education Experience teaching Art at Key Stages 3 - 5 in UK secondary schools Strong classroom management skills with the ability to engage and inspire students Compassionate, understanding, and committed to student development Available for an immediate start Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are: Suitable teaching experience smartsecondary smartsupport