Head of Create: Art & DT Strategy & Impact

Neale-Wade Academy; Fordley; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Neale-Wade Academy in March, Cambridgeshire, invites applications for Head of Create to shape Art and Design Technology and lead an ambitious team toward a high-standard, inclusive curriculum. The post blends strong teaching with credible leadership and a focus on student progression and future careers.

You will drive curriculum alignment, monitor standards, and support colleagues through coaching and professional development, while ensuring resources and spaces support safe, inspiring learning.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a Design/Art department.
• Ability to shape a creative curriculum across KS3–KS5 (11–18).
• Commitment to high standards and inclusion.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum development

Strategic direction

Staff coaching

Assessment & monitoring

Job description

Neale-Wade Academy in March, Cambridgeshire, invites applications for Head of Create to shape Art and Design Technology and lead an ambitious team toward a high-standard, inclusive curriculum. The post blends strong teaching with credible leadership and a focus on student progression and future careers.

You will drive curriculum alignment, monitor standards, and support colleagues through coaching and professional development, while ensuring resources and spaces support safe, inspiring learning.