Woodcote High School
Woodcote High School are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated, and skilled Head of Art & Photography to join our team in January or Easter 2026 (negotiable). The successful candidate will teach across the full age and ability range, leading the department in designing and resourcing an inspiring curriculum and supporting the growth of outstanding teaching practice - ensuring students both enjoy and excel in the subject.
The main aim of the Art & Photography teaching programme is to give students the ability to develop life skills which they can apply to real world aspects; providing opportunities for them to be creative and explore their own design choices. We inspire students to reflect on their artistic journey, encouraging them to analyse, refine, and expand their ideas. Our goal is to cultivate creativity and build a community of confident, reflective thinkers.
What does the role involve?
The Art & Photography programme empowers students to think boldly, create fearlessly, and see the world through a new lens. This role is about inspiring our young people to push boundaries, experiment with ideas, and develop the confidence to express their individuality. Through reflection, exploration, and imagination, you'll help nurture a generation of creative, independent thinkers ready to shape the world around them.
Who are we looking for?
The job description and person specification shown in the application pack will give you a good indication of what we are looking for, including the skills and experience that would make for our ideal candidate.
About Woodcote High School
At Woodcote High School, our purpose is excellence. We are robust in the delivery of lessons ensuring that we enthuse a thirst for knowledge and develop confident, critical thinkers who embrace challenge. In creating an exceptional learning environment, we will meet the needs of all our students, supporting them in their journey to reach their full potential. We want to ensure that our students live by our ASPIRE values of Ambition, Self-reliance, Perseverance, Inquisitiveness, Respect and Enthusiasm for life. We have developed our curriculum to be not only academically rigorous, but to foster a culture of success in our students.
The Collegiate Trust
The Collegiate Trust is a dynamic place to work with a clear purpose: to improve the life chances of young people by delivering an exceptional education for all in a nurturing learning environment which leads them to excellent academic outcomes and happy and successful futures. Our culture of ambition, focussed clearly on our people and our learning, leads to the high academic standards and the enviable reputation that The Collegiate Trust is known for. Since 2015, our Trust has been growing and, today, we are a family of 9 schools with c.7000 pupils and c.1000 colleagues in our team. We know that our greatest resource is each other and so, as an employer, we continually strive to do our best by our staff, with a focus on wellbeing, professional learning and success.
Please note that we reserve the right to interview candidates before the closing date, so early applications are strongly advised.
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Since opening in 1957, Woodcote High School has constantly evolved and grown, whilst remaining at the forefront of educational developments in the area.
Exam results have for many years exceeded national and local averages, delivering a positive Progress 8 score. Other landmark achievements over recent years include significant building projects, the opening of a Sixth Form at the School, the opening of an international standard athletics facility (Track Coulsdon, in conjunction with South London Harriers and other funding partners) and the establishment of the Enhanced Learning Provision for mobility impaired students.
Woodcote is a busy community, with lots to offer our students. We encourage students to develop enquiring minds that in turn increases their enthusiasm for enrichment both in and out of the classroom. Those interested in music and performance deliver great seasonal productions, and benefit from a wide range of individual music tuition. Our world-class Track Coulsdon is at the heart of our great sport and PE facilities, and we have a full range of extra-curricular sport.
In the Sixth Form, in addition to the whole school enrichment programme, students have the opportunity to stand for student leadership positions, take part in charity events and lead assemblies for raising awareness on subjects they are passionate about. We also run a series of events where guest speakers are invited into school to speak to the student body.
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