Head of Department – Art & Design

• Closing date for applications:
  Monday 23 March 2026
• Employer:
  
  Catholic

Required for September 2026

Full time, permanent contract

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, inspirational and talented leader to take on the Head of Department role in our Art and Design department. We want a person who is passionate about learning and teaching in their specialist field across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 and who is willing to take part in developing the vision, commitment and determination to raise standards across all levels and abilities.

St Benedict’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students. All applicants are subject to the requirements of the Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education guidelines. This will include checks with past employers and the need for the successful applicant to hold or undergo a suitable enhanced DBS disclosure. This is a full time permanent contract.

Applications are to be made by completed CES Application Form please to Andrea Hartley, HR Manager, tley

Closing date for applications: noon on Monday, 23rd March 2026

Interviews will take place shortly thereafter

We do reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate before the closing date

St Benedicts Catholic High School

Red Lonning

Hensingham

Whitehaven

CA28 8UG