Head of Art and Design 0.8 WTE
St Augustine's Catholic College, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 9EN19 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
2 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
10 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Art and design
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS 0.8 FTE but full-time may be considered depending on other subjects offered. TLR 2b
Additional allowances
MPS/UPS 0.8 FTE but full-time may be considered depending on other subjects offered. TLR 2b
Head of Art and Design 0.8 WTE job summary
Reporting to the Deputy Head (Quality Assurance - Academic and Pastoral), the successful candidate will provide strong subject leadership, accountability and support to a team of teachers and support staff, fostering a culture of high expectations, inclusion and safeguarding in line with the College’s Catholic ethos.
The role involves leading curriculum design and development, ensuring a broad, balanced and ambitious Art and Design curriculum that engages students and meets statutory and examination requirements, including GCSE and A Level provision. The post holder will be responsible for monitoring standards, using assessment and progress data effectively to secure strong outcomes for all learners, including those with SEND and those who are disadvantaged. There is a strong emphasis on collaboration, enrichment and innovation, including cross-curricular projects, use of digital technologies, and partnerships with feeder schools and external organisations.
As a middle leader, the Head of Art and Design will play an active role in whole-school improvement, modelling excellent professional practice and contributing to staff development, performance management and departmental CPD. The ability to inspire others, manage resources effectively and promote a positive departmental ethos aligned with the College’s mission and values is central to the role.
We welcome applications from strong practitioners with secure subject knowledge across KS3-KS5 and would particularly welcome candidates with a specialism in Fine Art, who can bring creativity, expertise and passion to further enrich our curriculum and outcomes for students. This role offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced teacher or existing middle leader to shape the strategic direction of Art and Design within a supportive and aspirational school community
Further information about the job
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
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About St Augustine's Catholic College
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 950 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Augustine's Catholic College website
Catholic secondary school
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