Head of Department (Creative Arts)

inploi; Salford; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Salford seeks a Head of Department for Creative Arts to lead and manage a vibrant team. You will be responsible for the teaching and development of students across multiple disciplines, including Art, Graphics, Photography, and Fashion. The role ensures not only academic success but also enhances student experience through live briefs and work opportunities. An excellent chance for someone with strong teaching and leadership skills.

Benefits

Generous terms and conditions

13 weeks holiday

Free on-site parking

Health and wellbeing resources

Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Training and career opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience of teaching various Creative Arts subjects, particularly A level and Vocational Art.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a department effectively.
• Outstanding classroom practitioner capable of inspiring students.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a large Creative Arts department.
• Ensure the teaching, progress, and achievement of all students.
• Create work experience opportunities and organize guest speakers.

Skills

Teaching experience in Creative Arts

Classroom management

Leadership skills

Education

Relevant teaching qualification

Job description

Reference: SCCG2928 | Closing Date: 13/08/2025 | Interview Date: w/c 18/08/2025

Salary: £52,989 - £55,896.Incremental progression throughout the band is available.

Contract Type: Permanent | Hours per Week: 1 FTE | Location: Pendleton Sixth Form College, Dronfield Road, M6 7FR

About the Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and managing a large Creative Arts department that consists of A level and Vocational Art, Graphics, Photography and Fashion and Textiles.

You will be responsible for the teaching, progress and achievement of all students. You will have experience of teaching within Creative Arts and be able to demonstrate that you are an outstanding classroom practitioner, who is able to lead by example.

Additionally, the role brings an exciting opportunity to contribute to creating live briefs, work experience opportunities and enrichment for students, through organising guest speakers and trips.

How to Apply

For more information and to apply for this job, please complete the registration and online application form via our website.

https://www.salfordcc.ac.uk/careers/head-of-department-creative-arts/

Reasons to Join Us:

• We have Generous Terms and Conditions (Sixth Form College’s Association style terms and conditions) including 13 weeks holiday (195 days in College).
• We have a 2:30pm finish on Fridays, Free on-site parking and various health and wellbeing resources and benefit schemes including three Staff Wellbeing days per year.
• We offer automatic enrolment into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme with 28.68% employer pension contribution.
• Our College is an incredible community, there is a lot that staff and their families can get involved with.
• We have family friendly policies and we are happy to talk about flexible working.
• We invest in our people and offer a range of training & career opportunities for all staff.
• We have an amazing Staff Benefits Package with discounts and savings for supermarkets, petrol, high-street retailers, holidays, cinemas and other leisure.
• Our shared purpose: We believe in the value of education for a successful future and we want the best for our learners and our staff.
• Our core values are at the heart of everything we do. Staff and students behave with respect, integrity and kindness.

Commitment to Safeguarding

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as part of our safeguarding commitment we undertake DBS checks as part of our pre-employment procedures on all potential new employees

The College strives to be a diverse and inclusive community and welcomes applications from people from all backgrounds.

Recruitment Agencies: We are not utilising the service of recruitment agencies for this vacancy and will accept direct applications only.

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