Faculty Leader – Visual Arts

King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy; Garretts Green; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy invites a highly motivated Visual Arts specialist to lead our Art and Design Technology teams, building on a strong track record and an ambitious curriculum. You will work with skilled colleagues in a modern, well-resourced environment, driving creative outcomes and professional development, ensuring the very best experiences for our diverse student community.

We value collaboration, high expectations for learners, and a commitment to inclusion, with

Qualifications

• Strong subject knowledge and expertise in Visual Arts.
• High expectations of students and what they can achieve.
• Understanding of strategies to address barriers to learning.
• Committed team player and collaborative leader.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Art and Design Technology teams to deliver a high-quality creative curriculum.
• Drive curriculum development and ambitious, innovative teaching.
• Demonstrate a proven track record of improving outcomes.
• Provide leadership and professional development for staff.

Skills

Subject leadership

Leadership

Curriculum development

Creativity

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and creative Visual Arts specialist to lead our well-resourced Art and Design Technology teams. This is an exciting opportunity to build upon strong outcomes and further develop an ambitious, innovative curriculum within excellent specialist facilities. You will join a skilled, enthusiastic and supportive team that is passionate about inspiring creativity, nurturing talent and securing the very best outcomes for all students. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of securing positive outcomes, the vision to drive continued improvement, and the leadership skills to take this thriving faculty to the next stage of its development.

The successful candidate will:

• Have strong subject knowledge and expertise
• Have high expectations of students and what they can achieve
• Have an understanding of strategies which address barriers to learning
• A committed team player

We can offer you:

• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• A modern, well-resourced environment
• Supportive, enthusiastic and committed colleagues
• Access to a range of CPD and training tailored to your needs

King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy is a mixed 11-18 academy serving a vibrant and diverse community in East Birmingham.