Head of Art, Design and Media


Category: | Reference: ITEACH-59895
Location: UK

Head of Art, Design and Media

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational Head of Art, Design and Media to take full responsibility for the leadership of the Art, Design and Media curriculum at the College for the new academic year. The post holder will be expected to develop a team culture that fosters collaborative working between all teaching staff in the subject, ensuring a focused commitment to the delivery of a high-quality learning experience, with excellent examination results for all students.

Are you a passionate Head of Art, Design and Media you’re searching for a new role?

Perhaps you’d like to work in a friendly, welcoming, and positive environment where you’d receive positive support from exceptional colleagues and leaders who care about those they work with?

If so, this Head of Art, Design and Media role could be the next exciting opportunity for you. Click ‘apply’ and send your CV to Jessica today!

Head of Art, Design and Media – The Role

  • Permanent role, full-time
  • The salary for this post is paid on the Sixth Form College Teacher’s main scale up to £48,701, which includes a management allowance of £4,445
  • Plan, prepare and teach your own classes, acting as an excellent role model to colleagues
    in the department
  • Develop a team culture that fosters collaborative working between all teaching staff in the subject
  • Ensure a focused commitment to the delivery of a high-quality learning experience, with excellent examination results for all students.

Head of Art, Design and Media – The College

  • Hugely popular and highly successful Sixth Form College near central Birmingham
  • Happy, caring, and supportive community of staff and students who value the wide range of backgrounds, beliefs and cultures
  • Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted since 2017
  • 99% A-Level and 100% BTEC Level 3 pass rate
  • Students’ progress is ranked in the top 20% of all colleges in the country
  • First-class facilities

Head of Art, Design and Media – The Benefits

  • Extensive professional development and career opportunities
  • Occupational pension scheme (either Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme)
  • BHSF – private healthcare insurance plan
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Interest free annual travel card loans
  • Discounted college gym membership
  • A clear strategy for the positive well-being of staff

Head of Art, Design and Media – Person Specification

  • A very strong track record of achieving outstanding outcomes in a relevant subject at A
    level and/or BTEC Level 3 for a minimum of two academic years
  • Evidence of successful leadership potential, either through cross college projects/initiatives or through subject coordination
  • Positive like-minded individual with a passion for working with young people to transform their lives for the better
  • Have drive and determination to help students achieve and who cares a great deal about their development and well-being

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Posted On: 05/05/2023
Recruiter: i-teachers

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