Head of Creative Arts - Shaftesbury School

Dorset Council UK; Shaftesbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority seeks a passionate Teacher of Art to lead a creative arts department. This role involves teaching Art across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5, planning imaginative lessons, and fostering an inclusive environment. The successful candidate will manage a dynamic department that includes Art, Drama, and Music and support extracurricular initiatives such as clubs and exhibitions.

Qualifications

• Passionate about teaching Art or Graphics to students.
• Experience in leading a creative arts department.
• Ability to foster an inclusive, inspiring environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach Art across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5.
• Plan and deliver imaginative lessons.
• Support extracurricular activities such as art clubs.

Skills

Creativity

Confidence building

Technical skills in Art

Instructional planning

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Salary: Teachers' Pay Scales: M1 - UPS3 plus TLR 2.3 for Head of Creatives responsibility

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

We are looking for a passionate and creative Teacher of Art (or Graphics) to lead our dynamic and supportive Creative Arts department. The successful candidate will be the Head of Creative Arts and will lead the Art Dept, and a small Drama and Music dept.

The Role

• Teach Art across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5
• Plan and deliver imaginative lessons that develop students’ creativity, confidence, and technical skills.
• Foster an inclusive and inspiring studio environment where all learners thrive.
• Support extracurricular opportunities such as art clubs, exhibitions, or community projects.

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