Curriculum Team Leader for Art

Dudley Academies Trust; Dudley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational trust seeks a Curriculum Team Leader for Art at St James Academy in Dudley. Responsibilities include leading the Art department, mentoring staff, and fostering creativity among students. The ideal candidate will possess strong subject knowledge in Art and relevant leadership experience. This is a full-time, permanent position with good prospects for professional development.

Qualifications

• Strong subject knowledge in Art, with leadership or management experience.
• Commitment to inclusive education and ability to inspire students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Art department and shape the curriculum across relevant key stages.
• Develop and mentor teaching staff, promote high standards of teaching and learning.
• Foster artistic expression among learners.

Skills

Strong subject knowledge in Art

Leadership experience

Commitment to inclusive education

Job description

Overview

Curriculum Team Leader for Art needed at St James Academy, part of Dudley Academies Trust. You will lead the Art department, inspiring creativity and excellence in teaching and learning across key stages. The ideal candidate will have strong subject knowledge, leadership experience, and a commitment to fostering artistic expression.

Employer: Dudley Academies Trust

Location: Dudley, West Midlands

Salary: Teacher Main / Upper Pay Range + TLR 2C

Closing date: 12 Oct 2025

Sector: Education | Job Type: Schools / Academies - Teaching roles, Secondary School, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Other Subject Area | Contract Type: Permanent | Working Pattern: Standard | Hours: Full-Time

Responsibilities

Lead the Art department and shape the curriculum across relevant key stages. Develop and mentor teaching staff, promote high standards of teaching and learning, and foster artistic expression among learners. Contribute to school improvement and support students’ educational journeys through creative and engaging practice.

Qualifications and Requirements

Strong subject knowledge in Art, with leadership or management experience. Commitment to inclusive education and ability to inspire students and staff.

Additional Information

St James Academy is an inclusive school with Ofsted 2024 recognition as a good school. The Trust emphasises professional development, staff investment, and a values-driven approach to education. All successful applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS check and other required safeguarding checks. Dudley Academies Trust is an equal opportunities employer.

Company

Dudley Academies Trust was formed in September 2017, uniting four secondary schools under the sponsorship of Dudley College of Technology. The Trust supports 8,500 young people aged 11 to 19 and employs almost 1,300 staff. Our vision is to provide first-class education through innovative teaching, modern technology, high aspiration, a rich curriculum, and strong staff development. Our Chief Executive is Jo Higgins, who leads with a focus on outstanding provision for all learners.

Trust priorities include:

• Innovative teaching and learning across our schools
• Access to the latest learning technologies
• A relentless focus on aspiration
• A broad and varied curriculum for learners of all abilities
• Clear pathways to education and employment
• Values Driven Expectations that reward achievement and good behaviour
• A culture that enables staff to contribute, develop and thrive