Head of Visual Arts
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Head of Visual Arts
[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is seeking a Head of Visual Arts. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with young people, high expectations for students, subject expertise, and the ability to inspire colleagues. The role is full-time, permanent, and offers a pay scale of MPS/UPS. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Job details
Job role Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject Art and design
Working pattern Full time
Contract type Permanent
Pay scale MPS/UPS
Additional allowances TLR
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking someone who:
- Has a genuine passion for working with young people.
- Holds high expectations for all students and is committed to providing rich extracurricular and enrichment opportunities.
- Inspires both students and colleagues through their professionalism and subject expertise.
- Is self-motivated, proactive, and driven to make a positive impact.
What the school offers its staff
[Employer hidden] is a community built on a shared love of learning. We work together to enable scholars to develop curiosity in their subject and aspire to deepen their understanding across the breadth of the curriculum. Scholars are taught by subject experts and outstanding classroom practitioners. We are incredibly proud to have achieved the highest outcomes for our scholars at GCSE in the local area.
Further information about the job
The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
- childcare disqualification
- Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
- medical
- online and social media
- prohibition from teaching
- right to work
- satisfactory references
- suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About [Employer hidden]
School type Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase Secondary school
School size 1262 pupils enrolled
Age range 11 to 16
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School website [Employer hidden] website
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Phone number [contact hidden]
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The school is founded in honour of Lowestoft’s own Benjamin Britten. We are part of the Hartismere Family of Schools, judged Outstanding by Ofsted, and are sponsored by the Britten Pears Foundation.
Following a complete refurbishment, the school now benefits from outstanding specialist facilities, including a Dance Studio, Theatre, Art Studios with Art Gardens, modern Science Laboratories, Computing Suites, and refurbished dining areas. We are also home to Suffolk’s Centre of Excellence in Mathematics, providing high-quality support and resources to raise standards across the region.
Music remains central to our ethos, with scholarships and a breadth of opportunities more commonly associated with independent education. Alongside this, we provide an extensive extra-curricular programme, including successful sports teams and high-quality dramatic and musical productions. This is complemented by a strong Personal Development provision, graded as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.
At our core is a commitment to exceptional teaching and curriculum design. Lessons are built on high expectations, expert subject knowledge, and carefully sequenced learning to ensure all pupils achieve ambitious outcomes.
We are proud of our strong community links and charitable work, and we seek talented professionals who share our ambition to develop sharp minds and generous hearts.
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School location
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Academy, ages 11 to 16
Blyford Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4PZ