Description Role: Art and Design Technology – Head of Department (Ability to teach Art or DT or Both) School: Outwood Academy Hasland Hall Required From: Easter 2026 or September 2026 Salary: L1-5 - Starting point on scale negotiable for an exceptional candidate About the School: Outwood Academy Hasland Hall is an 11-16 academy based in the large, friendly, Derbyshire town of Chesterfield, near Derby and Sheffield. The Academy became part of the Outwood Family of Schools in 2021 and as part of Outwood Grange Academies Trust, we are a welcoming and supportive academy, with a relentless determination to provide the very best education for every child. We place students at the centre of everything we do, with a focus on creating a culture of success and a positive climate for learning. As part of Outwood Grange Academies Trust we offer our colleagues extensive CPD opportunities and are committed to the Outwood vision of putting students first, raising standards and transforming lives. We believe we are on a journey to Outstanding. Help to take us to the next level. We work hard to ensure we reduce workload on staff, allowing more time in the classroom to put our vision of students first, raising standards and transforming lives into practice. All academies within the Outwood Family have gained the IQM Inclusive Schools Award with 18 having Centre of Excellence status and one holding Flagship status. If you share our vision, join our family. To view the Teaching Staff recruitment booklet, Click Here If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role please contact c.fothergill@haslandhall.outwood.com About the Department: The Art and Design department at Outwood Academy Hasland Hall is situated beside our beautiful quad, a tranquil space that, in the summer months, is home to ducks and their ducklings. This inspiring natural setting provides a rich source of stimulus for our students, particularly within their Art and Photography GCSE projects. Both subjects are highly popular options, and students who choose them do so with high expectations and a strong desire to succeed. This is a growing and ambitious department, making it an excellent opportunity for an aspiring Head of Department to develop their leadership skills and make a meaningful impact within a creative and valued area of the school. Housed within a Grade II listed building, the Art department benefits from recently modernised surrounding spaces, thoughtfully designed to showcase our students’ artwork. The department continues to benefit from ongoing investment, reflecting the school’s commitment to the arts. As a school, we work closely with our neighbouring academy within the same trust, fostering excellence, high expectations, and a strong sense of community. As Head of Art and Photography, you will be fully supported to achieve the very best outcomes for our students, whether you are an aspiring leader or an experienced practitioner seeking your next challenge To view the full job description please click here To view the person specification please click here.