Head of Art
Salary: Main Scale / Upper Scale + TLR 2B £5,868
Hours: Full Time / 0.8 FTE Permanent
Start Date: As soon as possible
Closing Date: 4 January 2026 with interviews likely to be held week commencing 12 January 2026
Are you an outstanding teacher of art and photography? We are looking for someone to lead our enthusiastic, committed and forward-thinking team. The job has arisen due to the retirement of our long serving Head of art. We need an individual with outstanding teaching qualities who is committed to helping young people achieve. You will be teaching KS3 and KS4 art alongside a very experienced Art teacher. KS4 photography experience would also be beneficial.
Strong team-work skills, dedication and the desire to contribute fully to the successful department are essential. This provides an opportunity to develop our art curriculum bringing your vision and experience. You should have an ambitious outlook and a firm commitment to collaborative working within a supportive team. You will also have a strong student-focused outlook, and will be a forward thinker and passionate practitioner.
You may be assured of a well-considered induction to the school and support for your own professional development.
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Highworth Warneford School is part of The Park Academies Trust. This Trust was formed in 2016 with the vision to make a significant contribution to improving education in Swindon. A family of eight schools; Abbey Park School, Lydiard Park Academy, Highworth Warneford School, The Deanery CE Academy, Orchid Vale Primary School, Red Oaks Primary School, The Kingfisher CE Academy and Bridlewood Primary School; the Trust offers a high quality all through educational provision from nursery right up to our Sixth Form based at Lydiard Park Academy, enabling staff and pupils alike to benefit from being part of a thriving multi-phase educational Trust.
The Park Academies Trust has joined forces with a number of excellent service providers to give you that little bit extra, that 'little pat on the back':
• Doctor Care Anywhere
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Let’s Connect – Salary sacrifice Technology
• My Gym Discounts
The Park Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All job offers are subject to satisfactory reference and enhanced DBS checks. In line with statutory guidance in 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', we will carry out an online search as part of our due-diligence on short-listed candidates.