Head of Art

Wishford Schools; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

EV scheme with Octopus Energy

Cycle to work scheme

Lunch provided

Fee remission for staff

Counselling scheme

Personal accident cover

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Wishford Schools is seeking a dynamic Head of Art for Hatherop Castle School, Cirencester. The role involves leading the Art department, promoting creative arts across the school, and shaping the curriculum from Nursery to Year 8 in a specialist facility.

It is suitable for an experienced Head of Art or an aspiring leader, including NQTs seeking leadership experience. The position is part time (24 hours/week), starting September 2026, with a salary (£32,000–£42,000) depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience leading an Art department or willingness to step into leadership.
• Deep understanding of art education and excellent communication.
• Experience in school settings or teaching preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Art department and promote the creative arts across the school.
• Collaborate with staff, parents and pupils to develop the curriculum.
• Support delivery of Art from Nursery to Year 8 in a specialist facility.

Skills

Art leadership

Art education

Curriculum development

Team collaboration

Job description

Hatherop Castle, Hatherop, Cirencester GL7 3NB

Head of Art

OVERVIEW

We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Head of Art to join our staff team at Hatherop Castle School.

Art plays a significant part in the broad and balanced curriculum we offer and we are looking for a skilled, passionate and forward thinking teacher to lead the department and promote the creative arts across the whole school. The role would suit an experienced Head of Art or a teacher who is looking to step into a leadership role or a NQT who is looking to join a busy, dynamic school and gain valuable experience. The successful candidate will possess a deep understanding of art education, excellent communication skills, and a passion for inspiring our pupils.

The successful candidate must be willing to work as part of a team and be prepared to promote the subject with staff, parents and pupils. This is an exciting opportunity as there is plenty of scope to develop the department further.

Art is taught throughout the school from Nursery through to Year 8 in a specialist facility.

Join us in creating an inclusive and supportive educational environment.

Role commences September 2026

Hours, Salary & Benefits:

Position: Part Time, 24 hours per week. (3 days, could be 4 days if the candidate is able to offer other subjects)

Salary: £32,000.00 to £42,000.00 subject to experience

Additional Benefits:

• Small class sizes (Max 18 pupils per class, average 15)
• Lunch (during term time), snacks and hot drinks all provided as part of the role.
• EV scheme with Octopus Energy
• Cycle to work scheme & shopping discounts
• Mean’s tested fee remission is available
• Access to Group’s counselling scheme
• Personal accident at work cover
• Opportunities for career development within the Wishford group of schools

For full details, please read the candidate pack.

• Hatherop Castle
• Hatherop,
• Cirencester,
• Gloucestershire,
• GL7 3NB

If you have any queries, require any adjustments for application or interview stage or would like further information, please contact:

Molly Rees, Talent Acquisition [e-mail]

Wishford schools are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Appointments will be made solely on merit and will be made without regard to age, disability, gender, nationality, race, colour, ethnicity, or religion.

Wishford Education and Hatherop School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, reference and medical checks and the Disclosure and Barring Service.