Head of Art & Design Education

Fortis Academy; Highgate; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers Pension

Holiday entitlement

Medicash Health & Wellbeing

DiscountForTeachers

Free Eye Tests

Cycle to work

Institute of Education access

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Fortis Academy in Birmingham is seeking an enthusiastic, ambitious Head of Art to lead, develop and shape the delivery of Art across the academy, ensuring students are inspired to explore their creativity and achieve their full potential.

You will provide strategic and day-to-day leadership of the Art department, develop an engaging curriculum, monitor progress, raise attainment and safeguard students while supporting a culture where creativity and high standards thrive.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering high-quality teaching and learning in Art.
• Ability to lead and motivate colleagues to achieve excellent outcomes.
• Experience developing an engaging, challenging Art curriculum.
• Strong use of assessment and progress data to raise standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Art department to deliver high-quality teaching across the academy.
• Shape and implement an ambitious Art curriculum that inspires students.
• Monitor student progress and attainment to ensure every learner can succeed.
• Uphold safeguarding and promote the welfare of children and young people.

Skills

Art teaching

Leadership

Curriculum design

Assessment data

Creativity development

Behaviour expectations

Safeguarding

Job description

Fortis Academy in Birmingham is seeking an enthusiastic, ambitious Head of Art to lead, develop and shape the delivery of Art across the academy, ensuring students are inspired to explore their creativity and achieve their full potential.

You will provide strategic and day-to-day leadership of the Art department, develop an engaging curriculum, monitor progress, raise attainment and safeguard students while supporting a culture where creativity and high standards thrive.