Head of Art

The Shaw Education Trust; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortis Academy in Birmingham is seeking a Head of Art to lead and develop the Art department, driving high standards in teaching, learning and achievement.

You will shape an engaging curriculum, monitor progress, mentor staff, and ensure safeguarding while empowering students to explore creativity and reach their full potential within the Shaw Education Trust.

Qualifications

• Has a strong track record of delivering high-quality teaching and learning in Art.
• Can lead, motivate and inspire colleagues to achieve excellent outcomes.
• Has the ability to develop an engaging, challenging and inclusive Art curriculum.
• Uses assessment and student progress data effectively to raise standards.
• Is passionate about developing students' creativity, confidence and artistic abilities.
• Has high expectations of behaviour, achievement and personal development.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and day-to-day leadership of the Art department.
• Develop an engaging and ambitious Art curriculum across the academy.
• Lead a dedicated team and monitor student progress to raise attainment.
• Create a safe, supportive learning environment that fosters creativity.

Skills

Art leadership

Curriculum development

Team motivation

Assessment and progress data

Job description

* Head of ArtNEWFast Apply# Head of ArtEmployerLocation: Birmingham, West MidlandsContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: M1 - UPS3, £34,069 - £52,835 plus TLR2c - £8,912Posted: 15th October 2026Start Date: 1st January 2027Expires: 20th October 2026 09:00 AMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: 1st January 2027Job ID: 1579911Start Date: 1st January 2027* Contract Type:Permanent* Job ID: 1579911* Share :We are seeking an enthusiastic, ambitious and talented Head of Art to join one of the largest academies in Birmingham. This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional practitioner to lead, develop and shape the delivery of Art across the academy, ensuring students are inspired to explore their creativity, develop their skills and achieve their full potential.As Head of Art, you will provide strategic and day-to-day leadership of the Art department, driving high standards of teaching, learning and achievement. You will lead a dedicated team, develop an engaging and ambitious curriculum, and create a positive learning environment where creativity, individuality and artistic expression are encouraged.You will be responsible for monitoring student progress, raising attainment and ensuring that all students, regardless of their starting points, have the opportunity to succeed. Through your leadership, you will inspire both students and colleagues to develop a genuine passion for Art and Design.**We are looking for a committed and forward-thinking professional who:*** Has a strong track record of delivering high-quality teaching and learning in Art.* Can lead, motivate and inspire colleagues to achieve excellent outcomes.* Has the ability to develop an engaging, challenging and inclusive Art curriculum.* Uses assessment and student progress data effectively to raise standards.Is passionate about developing students' creativity, confidence and artistic abilities.* Has high expectations of behaviour, achievement and personal development.* Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.Previous experience of leading a department, or the ambition and ability to take on a leadership role, will be highly valued.Fortis Academy is more than a school. It is a thriving community where ambition, hard work, and opportunity come together. With a brand new, state of the art campus opening in 2030, Fortis is on track to become the largest academy in Birmingham, educating over 2,000 students from Year 11 to Sixth Form.Our mission is simple: Enriching Lives. We develop confident, capable young people guided by our core values of character, resilience, and aspiration, which shape everything we do.We offer a challenging, well-structured curriculum from GCSE to post 16 pathways, preparing students for further education, employment, and life beyond school. Every student is equipped with an iPad to support modern, flexible learning in school and at home.Our success is driven by over 200 dedicated staff who are fully committed to supporting students and improving practice. Student wellbeing is central to life at Fortis, with strong support for mental health, confidence, and personal development. Our Sixth Form is one of Birmingham's strongest, with a Value-Added score of 0.36 in 2026, enriched by opportunities that broaden horizons and build real world skills.With outstanding facilities ahead and a growing community, Fortis Academy continues to inspire, support, and challenge every student to succeed.All candidates are required to provide a supporting statement on the formal application forms which states clearly your reasons for applying, skills and experience for this position.AtShaw Education Trust, we believe every role has the power to transform a life.Whether you're supporting behind the scenes, inspiring in the classroom, orleading with vision, you will be part of something truly meaningful.Ourvalues - **opportunity, integrity, community, and equity** - guide everything wedo. Our vision is ***\"Opening doors to the world through the power oflearning.\"*** We bring this to life through our mission: **workingtogether to inspire communities where every school is valued, every voicematters, and every learner thrives.**Weare a dynamic and growing family of primary, secondary, and special schools,proudly serving communities from Birmingham to Bury.Ourpeople are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to their developmentthrough high-quality training, apprenticeships, talent development programmes,and research opportunities, we empower our staff to thrive as skilled,confident professionals. We champion wellbeing, value every voice, and foster aculture where you feel supported, motivated, and inspired to make a realdifference.Youwill join a collaborative network of schools where shared expertise and astrong professional community drive success. Every academy within our Trust hasan equal voice, and every colleague plays a vital role in shaping tailoredlearning experiences that raise aspirations and build brighter futures.Ifyou have the passion, dedication, and drive to help shape lives and createfutures filled with promise, we would love you to join our team.***Together,let's make the remarkable happen.******Webelieve every child has the potential to be extraordinary.***Inour secondary schools, we pride ourselves on our innovative approach tocurriculum design, to ensure all our schools have breadth and ambition for allstudents, regardless of their starting points and barriers. Standard curriculummodels don't always engage all students, so we constantly seek to innovate andprovide better opportunities to develop both knowledge and skills for life. Wewant our students to believe their curriculum is bold, exciting, purposeful,and ultimately leads to something meaningful for them.**ShawEducation Trust offer the following employee benefits with your Teaching orSupport Staff employment:*** An excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (SupportStaff) / Teachers Pension (Teaching Staff)* **Support Staff only** based on working **full time,all year** - Generous holiday entitlement from your first day ofemployment (**37 days holiday** **rising to 39 days** after 5 years'service including Bank Holidays)* Access to Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan: Enjoyhealth services designed to support your well-being.* Free DiscountForTeachers Scheme for all staff (Supportand Teaching), Exclusive discounts to save money with a wide selection ofdiscounts and exclusive offers from hundreds of the biggest brands.* Free Eye Tests* Cycle to work scheme* Access to our Institute ofEducation and fantastic opportunities to help you **grow, contribute** and**flourish** in your role and in the Trust.Weknow **our people** are the key to our success and so we're committed toensuring the **employment experience** at **Shaw Education Trust** is a **rewarding**one.**Colleagueswithin the Trust benefit from:** Access to a full range of courses both in-house andprofessionally accredited. These courses include a variety of the NationalProfessional Qualifications and the Early Carer Teacher Programme delivered byShaw Education Trust as a delivery partner for Ambition Institute.* Experiencedleadership and subject-specific support.* Guidancefrom former HMIs and serving Ofsted Inspectors within the Trust.* Accessto the Trust's Institute of Education and SCITT.* Opportunitiesto work with different schools within the Trust as a Professional Advocate.* Participatingin peer reviews.* Accessto a suite of online courses.* Placementprojects within our family of schools.### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:Shaw Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, click here to review Safeguarding and Pupil