Head Of Art & Design – Secondary Academy

A creative secondary academy in Chichester, West Sussex, is seeking an inspiring Head of Art & Design to lead its Visual Arts faculty on a full-time, permanent basis starting in January.

Art is a thriving discipline at this academy. The successful candidate will take strategic leadership over Fine Art, Photography, Graphic Communication, and 3D design, guiding pupils through portfolio development, contextual studies, and annual public exhibitions.

Working alongside art technicians and teaching staff, you will manage studio spaces, curation schedules, and non-exam assessments (NEA) across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5. This is a full-time, permanent contract.

• Provide artistic vision, curriculum mapping, and operational leadership for the Art department

• Teach practical studio and theoretical Art lessons across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, and Key Stage 5

• Manage studio spaces, print presses, darkrooms, ceramic kilns, and supply budgets

• Oversee GCSE and A-Level portfolio curation, NEA moderation, and external exam board submissions

• Organize annual student art exhibitions, gallery visits, and artist-in-residence workshops

• Line-manage department teachers and art technicians

• January Start: Full-time, permanent contract commencing January

• Facilities: Naturally lit studio spaces, ceramics equipment, printmaking presses, and digital darkrooms

• Location: Prime Chichester location with good regional transport access

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or recognized UK credentials with an honors degree in Fine Art or Visual Arts

• Strong personal artistic portfolio and demonstrated success in GCSE/A-Level Art outcomes

• Prior leadership or subject coordination experience in a secondary setting

• An active enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)