Art & Design Leader: Inspire Creativity & Excellence

Lift Kingswood; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Lift Kingswood in Hull is seeking a Head of Art to lead a dedicated department and deliver an ambitious Art & Design curriculum across Key Stages 3 and 4. The role focuses on high standards, inspiring creativity, and strong student outcomes.

You will coach staff, oversee budgeting and resources, and work with senior leaders to foster a rigorous culture and opportunities across the Lift Schools network.

Qualifications

• Hold UK QTS.
• Hold a degree in a relevant subject.
• Have a genuine passion for teaching and a love for your subject.
• Have high expectations for all students and are dedicated to ensuring students reach their maximum potential.
• Are committed to great relationships and high-quality teaching.
• Want to work in a school where hard work is supported and valued.
• Have curriculum leadership experience or feel ready to move into this next stage of their career.
• Has recent UK school and UK curriculum experience.

Responsibilities

• Curriculum Design & Leadership: Develop and implement a sequential, inclusive, and ambitious Art & Design curriculum that challenges students and meets national curriculum and exam board standards.
• Quality of Education & Teaching Standards: Model exemplary classroom teaching, perform regular learning walks, and ensure consistent standards of assessment, constructive feedback, and student work.
• Team Development & Management: Lead, mentor, and line-manage departmental colleagues through targeted coaching, continuous professional development (CPD), and supportive performance management.
• Progress Tracking & Data Analysis: Monitor student achievement data to identify gaps, implement effective academic interventions, and ensure high attainment for all student cohorts.
• Resource & Studio Management: Oversee the department budget, order and maintain specialist art supplies safely, and ensure studios provide an inspiring, orderly learning environment.
• Enrichment & School Culture: Organize student art exhibitions, extra-curricular creative clubs, and cultural visits to celebrate student work and enhance the vibrant artistic identity of the academy.

Education

UK QTS

Degree in a relevant subject

Job description

Lift Kingswood in Hull is seeking a Head of Art to lead a dedicated department and deliver an ambitious Art & Design curriculum across Key Stages 3 and 4. The role focuses on high standards, inspiring creativity, and strong student outcomes.

You will coach staff, oversee budgeting and resources, and work with senior leaders to foster a rigorous culture and opportunities across the Lift Schools network.