Job Description Art and Design technology – Head of Department Outwood Academy Hasland Hall Required From: Easter 2026 or September 2026 Salary: L1-5 - Starting point on scale negotiable for an exceptional candidate Full Time Ability to teach Art or DT or Both. Chief Executive Officer: Lee Wilson Principal: Ian Cooper 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. If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role please contact c.fothergill@haslandhall.outwood.com 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. Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children. We reserve the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close at 12 noon, either on the advertised closing date, or the day the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early. About Us What will we do for you? A competitive salary with pay progression A fantastic pension and additional benefits Flexible family friendly policies from day one Wellbeing strategy and Employee Assistance Programme Our Workload Charter with guaranteed CPD every week and much more (for teaching roles) Further information on employee benefits can be found here. To find out more about working for Outwood and to read a message from our CEO please click here. We reserve the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close at 12 noon, either on the advertised closing date, or the day the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early. Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.