We currently have a vacancy for a Head of Art & Design. Start date April or September 2026.
Job Purpose
To ensure that the department:
* Delivers engaging, differentiated and well-planned lessons guided by Blenheim’s 10 Typical best practices;
* Is supported and challenged as necessary thus ensuring that the student experience and progress is maximised;
* Achieves high standards of student attainment and progress in public examinations;
* Is effectively led and managed so protocols are consistently followed e.g. deadlines are met, feedback to students is prioritised, students’ have challenging starter activities, the main parts of lessons involve students applying their newly acquired skills or knowledge regularly and expediently etc;
Key responsibilities:
* Plan and oversea the delivery of the KS3, 4 & 5 (AQA) curriculum.
* Support and challenge members of the department rigorously and consistently.
* Champion the department advocating its place in the curriculum and the benefits it will provide students once they leave school.
* Ensure all students succeed through differentiation and stimulating lesson delivery.
* Be a highly visible point of contact for students and families when they require assistance or information relating to the department.
* Lead department meetings
* Direct and line manage Art Technician.
* Manage departmental budget.
Person Specification:
* A willingness to embrace a growth mindset.
* A commitment to help students improve Cultural Capital so that their chances of success in the world are enhanced.
* A motivated individual who can inspire.
* The ability to ‘absorb’ the challenges of the day and still maintain high standards of professionalism.
* A team player putting students first and working with colleagues efficiently and effectively; recognising the ‘greater good’ and playing a full part in #TeamBlenheim.
Please find attached a full detailed candidate brief. If you are interested in applying, please hit the quick apply button or download the application form and submit to the Headteacher at recruitment@blenheim.surrey.sch.uk .
The deadline for applications to be received is 12.00pm (noon) on Monday 2nd February 2026. The school reserves the right to interview and appoint this position ahead of any advised application closing date should an appropriate candidate be found. Therefore, it is advisable to submit applications as early as possible.
We do not accept, nor will we be bound by, any unsolicited applications from agencies – such applications will be deleted, and CVs will not be considered.
Blenheim High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our Child Protection and Safeguarding policy along with our Equality policy can be found below. All successful candidates will be subject to DBS checks along with other relevant employment checks.
We look forward to hearing from you.