Head of Art

Lift Schools; Hessle; Sur place; GBP 42 000 - 56 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Lift Kingswood in Hull seeks a Head of Art to lead a small department and deliver an ambitious Art & Design curriculum across Key Stages 3 and 4. You will model outstanding teaching, mentor staff, and collaborate with senior leaders to maintain academic rigour and personal development.

We welcome experienced Heads of Art or teachers aiming for leadership. Lift Schools offers professional development, a collaborative network, and opportunities to lead exhibitions and enrichment activities.

Qualifications

• UK QTS required.
• Degree in a relevant subject.
• Passion for teaching and for Art.
• Ambition to lead and improve Art provision.
• Experience with curriculum design or leadership preferred.
• Recent UK school experience desirable.

Responsabilités

• Curriculum design and leadership of an Art & Design program.
• Model outstanding teaching and lead regular learning walks and assessments.
• Line-manage and develop departmental staff through CPD and performance reviews.
• Analyse progress data to close attainment gaps and raise standards.
• Oversee department budget, orders, and studio management.
• Organise student exhibitions and enrichment activities to boost culture.

Connaissances

Leadership potential

Love for subject

High expectations for students

Curriculum leadership

Formation

UK QTS

Degree in relevant subject

Description du poste

Lift Kingswood is seeking a passionate, committed Head of Art to join our team in January or April 2027 and help further strengthen our exceptional provision. We warmly welcome applications from experienced Heads of or those who are looking for their first leadership opportunity. We are seeking either a Head of Art or a skilled Art Teacher. For more information about the Teacher of Art position, please see here: https://careers.liftschools.org/jobs/teacher-of-art-kingston-upon-hull-east-riding-of-yorkshire-united-kingdom.

We believe every child deserves a world-class education and we work relentlessly to make that happen. Our school is a place where every pupil is valued, supported, challenged and inspired, and where our team takes pride in having the highest of expectations and ensuring our students achieve excellent outcomes.

About the role

As Head of Art at Lift Kingswood, you will lead a small dedicated department to deliver an ambitious, engaging Art & Design curriculum that drives high achievement and creative expression across Key Stages 3 and 4. Operating within a high-performing secondary academy in Hull, you will set high expectations, model outstanding teaching practice, and nurture every student's artistic talent and confidence. You will oversee departmental operations, mentor teaching staff, and collaborate with senior leadership to maintain a culture of academic rigor and strong personal development. Additionally, as part of the Lift Schools network, you will engage in cross-trust collaboration and professional development to continuously elevate subject provision.

Key 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.

We are looking for someone who

• 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

About Lift Kingswood

As a national beacon of excellence and one of the region's highest-performing academies, Lift Kingswood consistently delivers student results well above the national average. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted for leadership, behavior, and personal development, we offer a dynamic environment where both staff and students thrive.

We're proud of our strong track record for internal promotion, elevating careers and developing future leaders. Are you ready to join our outstanding team?

Whats next?

Who is Lift Schools?

Lift Schools is made up of 62 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 35,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives - and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential.

How we support you

We want you to feel supported, valued and able to grow throughout your career with Lift Schools. From high-quality professional development and career progression to wellbeing support and opportunities to connect and collaborate across our network, we invest in you so you can do your best work.

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Head of Art

Company: Lift Schools Salary: £42,051 to £56,486 a year Hours: Full-time Location: HU7 4WR Job type: Permanent Posting date: 6 Nov 2026 Closing date: 30 Nov 2026