Art Development Officer
Durham Sixth Form Centre, Durham, County Durham, DH1 1SG19 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
8 May 2025 at 9am
Date listed
11 April 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: Part time, flexible, 20 hours per week
Contract type
- Fixed term - 02 September 2025 - 17 July 2026 - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- Grade 7 SCP 15-22, £29,093-£32,654 (£15,726 - £17,651 p.a.)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint an exceptional Art Development Officer to join our outstanding team at Durham Sixth Form Centre — a place where ambition meets artistry and students are empowered through creative opportunity.
At Durham Sixth Form Centre, we don’t just value the arts — we live them. This role offers a rare chance to shape a bold, forward-thinking arts programme that puts creativity at the centre of education and community engagement.
What makes this role exciting?
Drive the development of a vibrant and inclusive arts culture across our sixth form and local community.
Champion creative opportunities for students and staff — from exhibitions and workshops to partnerships with cultural organisations.
Collaborate with a dynamic Arts Excellence team to deliver innovative, high-impact projects.
Build bridges between education and the wider arts sector, helping our students access real-world creative pathways.
Be part of a centre that is expanding, thriving, and passionate about arts advocacy.
We are looking for someone who:
Is an inspiring advocate for the arts with a strong understanding of their educational and societal value.
Can design and deliver engaging arts initiatives that connect with diverse audiences.
Is highly organised, creative, and confident in managing events, partnerships, and outreach work.
Builds excellent relationships with students, staff, external partners, and community groups.
Thrives both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Shares our values and is committed to making a real difference in young people’s lives.
Why choose us?
Join an ‘Outstanding’ sixth form (Ofsted, 2017) with a strong culture of success and innovation.
Be part of a supportive, values-led Trust committed to professional growth and inclusive practice.
Access a wide range of CPD, leadership development, and networking opportunities.
Help shape a creative offer that extends far beyond the classroom — and into the community.
The Person
Sets consistently high standards for themselves and others in delivering and promoting high-quality arts engagement.
A natural innovator who brings fresh ideas and imaginative approaches to arts education and engagement.
Deeply values the role of the arts in young people’s development, education, and wellbeing — and can articulate that with clarity and conviction.
Builds positive, productive relationships with students, staff, and external partners with ease. A team player who thrives on shared success.
Able to connect with a range of audiences through clear, confident verbal and written communication.
Manages multiple projects with attention to detail and a strong sense of responsibility. Sees things through from idea to impact.
Embraces diverse perspectives, champions equity in the arts, and seeks to engage a wide range of communities and audiences.
Comfortable adapting in fast-paced or evolving environments, and stays calm under pressure.
Believes in the potential of young people and actively seeks ways to inspire, mentor, and unlock their creative confidence.
What the school offers its staff
At our Trust, we deeply value the health and wellbeing of our staff, recognising that a happy, supported team is essential to delivering the best outcomes for our students. We are committed to fostering a positive working environment where staff feel cared for, empowered, and equipped to thrive both personally and professionally.
Further details about the role
Dead Dog Gallery is:
…a free, contemporary arts space in the heart of Durham City.
…a space to experience exhibitions, to create and participate in a programme of events, activities and classes.
…an inclusive space to support our immediate, local and regional communities.
With a mission to bring creative communities together
Our purpose is to:
…support early career artists.
…deliver a community programme.
…deliver a children and young people’s programme.
To find out more about our work, visit our website: https://deaddoggallery.co.uk/
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Durham Sixth Form Centre
- School type
- Academy, ages 16 to 19
- Education phase
- Sixth_form_or_college
- School size
- 1619 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 16 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Durham Sixth Form Centre website
- Email address
- emma.tallentire@providencelearningpartnership.org.uk
- Phone number
- 0191 3830708
Welcome to Durham Sixth Form Centre and thank you for your interest in the advertised post. I hope the following information gives you an insight into our school.
Durham Sixth Form Centre is a large post-16 provider based in the North East of England, with approximately 1,700 students on roll. We are situated in the middle of Durham City centre, a couple of minutes walk from both the bus and railway stations. Students generally enrol at Durham Sixth Form Centre from over 60 different secondary schools from
across County Durham, Sunderland and into Northumberland.
In 2017 we were graded an ‘outstanding’ post-16 academy, this is reflected in our recent Ofsted monitoring visit
report. Our students have an excellent record of success, which they work hard to achieve. Trends over time demonstrate the following headlines:
In academic qualifications:
● Progress (VA) has been consistently above the National Average (NA) and was graded above average in the
2025 performance tables.
● A level average point score (APS) is significantly above the NA and places us in the top 6% of schools and
colleges nationally.
● 71% of students achieved A*- B A level grades in the summer 2024.
In applied general qualifications:
● Progress (VA) has been consistently above the NA and was graded above average in the 2025 performance
tables.
● Overall attainment (APS) is consistently above the NA and is ranked in the top 2% of schools and Academies
nationally.
We recently celebrated 110 years in education. We are housed in various buildings, often referred to as a mini university setting. Our site comprises a 1913 former girls’ grammar school, which was converted to sixth form
accommodation in 1983. In addition to the original building, there is now a science specific wing; a 200 seated theatre; our Hunter resource centre; visual arts centre and Freeman’s Quay leisure centre. In 2019, we expanded further to include our digital media centre, which houses a grab-and-go café, conference facility, TV studio, small cinema room
and additional classroom space. We also have a dedicated Art Gallery on site, the Dead Dog Gallery, with an ever changing exhibition and community programme in place.
Through sustained effort, and a clear focus and direction, Durham Sixth Form Centre is a truly embracing and dynamic organisation. We are committed to promoting the principles of equal opportunities and we aspire to an environment where all our students and employees can develop their potential. We have a strong professional development
programme and have achieved CPD Mark accreditation, Investors in People Gold and Governor Mark among others. Our most recent Ofsted inspection report said ‘The Headteacher and the highly skilled leadership team have established a culture in which students flourish and grow. Consequently, there is a healthy appetite for learning and achievement in an environment that demands high expectations for academic, vocational and personal excellence’.
Our academy operates according to the Values of our Trust which we feel help to determine the culture, ethos and atmosphere of Durham Sixth Form Centre.
If you are energetic and passionate about post-16 education and have the skills and aptitude required for the role then
we would welcome your application and look forward to hearing from you.
Arranging a visit to Durham Sixth Form Centre
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email emma.tallentire@providencelearningpartnership.org.uk.
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