Head of Art & Design Tech - Strategic Leader & Exhibitions

Marchant Recruitment; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking an innovative Head of Art & Design Technology for an academically focused secondary school in Gloucester. The role leads Art and Design across KS3–KS5, oversees health and safety, NEA standardisation, and technician line management.

You'll collaborate with senior leaders to refine curriculum sequencing, manage budgets, coordinate annual exhibitions, and maintain rigorous studio environments. This is a full-time, permanent post starting January.

Qualifications

• QTS with an honours degree in Fine Art, Design, Architecture or Product Design.
• Proven GCSE and A-Level outcomes in visual or technical arts.
• Experience in subject leadership or KS coordination.
• Enhanced DBS Update Service or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction, curriculum design, and operational management across Art and Design Technology.
• Teach engaging practical studio and workshop lessons across KS3–KS5.
• Line-manage teaching staff, art technicians, and workshop technical assistants.
• Enforce statutory workshop health and safety standards (DATA/CLEAPSS) and studio safety protocols.
• Oversee NEA coursework moderation, portfolio verifications, and external exam board submissions.
• Direct the annual school arts exhibition and coordinate partnerships with local galleries and design firms.

Skills

QTS

Leadership experience

Curriculum design

Education

Honours degree in Fine Art, Design, Architecture or Product Design

Tools

DATA/CLEAPSS certifications

Job description

Marchant Recruitment is seeking an innovative Head of Art & Design Technology for an academically focused secondary school in Gloucester. The role leads Art and Design across KS3–KS5, oversees health and safety, NEA standardisation, and technician line management.

You'll collaborate with senior leaders to refine curriculum sequencing, manage budgets, coordinate annual exhibitions, and maintain rigorous studio environments. This is a full-time, permanent post starting January.