Head of Art

Lift Kingswood is seeking a passionate, committed Head of Art to join our team in January or April 2027 and help further strengthen our exceptional provision. We warmly welcome applications from experienced Heads of or those who are looking for their first leadership opportunity. We are seeking either a Head of Art or a skilled Art Teacher. For more information about the Teacher of Art position, please see here: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

We believeeverychilddeserves a world-classeducationand weworkrelentlesslyto make that happen.

Ourschool is a placewhereeverypupil is valued,supported,challenged and inspired, andwhereourteam takes pride in having the highest ofexpectationsand ensuringourstudentsachieve excellent outcomes.

As Head of Art at Lift Kingswood, you will lead a small dedicated department to deliver an ambitious, engaging Art & Design curriculum that drives high achievement and creative expression across Key Stages 3 and 4. Operating within a high-performing secondary academy in Hull, you will set high expectations, model outstanding teaching practice, and nurture every student's artistic talent and confidence.

You will overseedepartmental operations, mentor teaching staff, and collaborate with senior leadership to maintain a culture of academic rigor and strong personal development. Additionally, as part of the Lift Schools network, you will engage in cross-trust collaboration and professional development to continuously elevate subject provision

• Curriculum Design & Leadership:
  Develop and implement a sequential, inclusive, and ambitious Art & Design curriculum that challenges students and meets national curriculum and exam board standards.
• Quality of Education & Teaching Standards:
  Model exemplary classroom teaching, perform regular learning walks, and ensure consistent standards of assessment, constructive feedback, and student work.
• Team Development & Management:
  Lead, mentor, and line-manage departmental colleagues through targeted coaching, continuous professional development (CPD), and supportive performance management.
• Progress Tracking & Data Analysis:
  Monitor student achievement data to identify gaps, implement effective academic interventions, and ensure high attainment for all student cohorts.
• Resource & Studio Management:
  Oversee the department budget, order and maintain specialist art supplies safely, and ensure studios provide an inspiring, orderly learning environment.
• Enrichment & School Culture:
  Organize student art exhibitions, extra-curricular creative clubs, and cultural visits to celebrate student work and enhance the vibrant artistic identity of the academy.

• Hold UK QTS
• Hold a degree in a relevant subject
• Have a genuine passion for teaching and a love for your subject
• Have high expectations for all students and are dedicated to ensuring students reach their maximum potential
• Arecommittedto greatrelationshipsandhigh-quality teaching
• Want toworkin a schoolwherehardworkissupportedand valued
• Have curriculum leadership experience or feel ready to move into this next stage of their career
• Has recent UK school and UK curriculum experience

As a national beacon of excellence and one of the region'shighest-performingacademies,Lift Kingswoodconsistentlydelivers student results well above the national average. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted for leadership,behavior, and personal development, we offer a dynamicenvironmentwhereboth staff andstudentsthrive.

We're proud ofourstrong track record for internal promotion,elevatingcareers anddevelopingfuture leaders. Are you ready to joinouroutstanding team?

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