Head of Art

Are you a passionate and inspiring Art teacher ready to take the next step in your career? Do you have the vision, creativity and leadership skills to lead a thriving Art department and inspire the next generation of artists?

We are seeking an enthusiastic, ambitious and talented Head of Art to join one of the largest academies in Birmingham. This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional practitioner to lead, develop and shape the delivery of Art across the academy, ensuring students are inspired to explore their creativity, develop their skills and achieve their full potential.

As Head of Art, you will provide strategic and day-to-day leadership of the Art department, driving high standards of teaching, learning and achievement. You will lead a dedicated team, develop an engaging and ambitious curriculum, and create a positive learning environment where creativity, individuality and artistic expression are encouraged.

You will be responsible for monitoring student progress, raising attainment and ensuring that all students, regardless of their starting points, have the opportunity to succeed. Through your leadership, you will inspire both students and colleagues to develop a genuine passion for Art and Design.

We are looking for a committed and forward-thinking professional who:

• Has a strong track record of delivering high-quality teaching and learning in Art.
• Can lead, motivate and inspire colleagues to achieve excellent outcomes.
• Has the ability to develop an engaging, challenging and inclusive Art curriculum.
• Uses assessment and student progress data effectively to raise standards.
  
  Is passionate about developing students’ creativity, confidence and artistic abilities.
• Has high expectations of behaviour, achievement and personal development.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Previous experience of leading a department, or the ambition and ability to take on a leadership role, will be highly valued.

Fortis Academy is more than a school. It is a thriving community where ambition, hard work, and opportunity come together. With a brand new, state of the art campus opening in 2030, Fortis is on track to become the largest academy in Birmingham, educating over 2,000 students from Year 11 to Sixth Form.

Our mission is simple:
Enriching Lives. We develop confident, capable young people guided by our core values of character, resilience, and aspiration, which shape everything we do.

We offer a challenging, well-structured curriculum from GCSE to post 16 pathways, preparing students for further education, employment, and life beyond school. Every student is equipped with an iPad to support modern, flexible learning in school and at home.

Our success is driven by over 200 dedicated staff who are fully committed to supporting students and improving practice. Student wellbeing is central to life at Fortis, with strong support for mental health, confidence, and personal development. Our Sixth Form is one of Birmingham’s strongest, with a Value-Added score of 0.36 in 2026, enriched by opportunities that broaden horizons and build real world skills.

With outstanding facilities ahead and a growing community, Fortis Academy continues to inspire, support, and challenge every student to succeed.

All candidates are required to provide a supporting statement on the formal application forms which states clearly your reasons for applying, skills and experience for this position.

AtShaw Education Trust, we believe every role has the power to transform a life.

Whether you’re supporting behind the scenes, inspiring in the classroom, orleading with vision, you will be part of something truly meaningful.

Ourvalues—
opportunity, integrity, community, and equity
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