Head Of Art & Design Performing Secondary Academy

A high-performing secondary academy in Salisbury, Wiltshire, is seeking a creative, inspiring Head of Art & Design to lead its Visual Arts faculty on a full-time, permanent basis starting in January.

Art is a celebrated discipline at this academy. The successful candidate will take strategic leadership over Fine Art, Graphic Communication, 3D Design, and Photography, guiding students through project research, technical skill development, contextual studies, and annual public exhibitions.

Working alongside art technicians and faculty colleagues, 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 management for the Art department

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

• Manage studio environments, printmaking presses, ceramic kilns, digital darkrooms, 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

• Start Date: January

• Contract Type: Full-time, permanent contract

• Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire

• Salary / Pay Rate: TLR2 / TLR1 equivalent

• Key Curriculum: AQA / Edexcel Fine Art & Photography

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or recognized UK credentials with an honours 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)