Head of Create (Art / DT)

The Active Learning Trust; Westry; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Active Learning Trust is seeking a thoughtful and ambitious Head of Create to shape Art and Design Technology, strengthen classroom practice and establish a clear, purposeful curriculum that enables every student to make progress.

This is an opportunity to inspire a team, champion the value of creative education across our 11 to 18 academy in March, and connect learning with wider opportunities and future careers.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in strategic curriculum leadership for Art and Design Technology.
• Experience leading a department and developing staff through coaching and professional development.
• Commitment to high standards, inclusion and continual improvement.

Responsibilities

• Set and implement the strategic direction for Create, promoting the value of Art and Design Technology across the academy.
• Lead a well-sequenced, inclusive curriculum that supports strong progress, achievement and future career awareness.
• Monitor teaching, learning and assessment, using evidence and feedback to improve standards consistently.
• Lead, support and develop departmental colleagues through clear communication, coaching, modelling and relevant professional development.
• Manage resources effectively, maintaining safe, welcoming and inspiring learning environments that meet curriculum and student needs.

Job description

• Set and implement the strategic direction for Create, promoting the value of Art and Design Technology across the academy.
• Lead a well-sequenced, inclusive curriculum that supports strong progress, achievement and future career awareness.
• Monitor teaching, learning and assessment, using evidence and feedback to improve standards consistently.
• Lead, support and develop departmental colleagues through clear communication, coaching, modelling and relevant professional development.
• Manage resources effectively, maintaining safe, welcoming and inspiring learning environments that meet curriculum and student needs

We are seeking a thoughtful and ambitious Head of Create to shape Art and Design Technology, strengthen classroom practice and establish a clear, purposeful curriculum that enables every student to make progress. This is an opportunity to inspire a team, champion the value of creative education across our 11 to 18 academy in March, and connect learning with wider opportunities and future careers. The successful candidate will combine excellent teaching with credible leadership and an unwavering commitment to high standards, inclusion and continual improvement.