Head of Art and Design Technology

Esher Church of England High School, Esher, Surrey, KT10 8AP

5 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  17 March 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  7 March 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subjects: Art & Design, Design Technology
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £42,857.00 - £60,253.00 Annually (Actual) MPR/UPR Fringe plus TLR £9,782

Head of Art and Design Technology job summary

We are seeking a dynamic individual to step into this newly created role, bringing a proven track record of success in curriculum design, subject leadership and a commitment to fostering a sense of belonging and achievement for all students. This role offers oversight of KS4 subjects including Fine Art, Photography, 3D Design, and Construction, as well as KS3 subjects in Art and Design and Technology. You will be supported by dedicated subject leads, with the opportunity to shape roles and responsibilities based on your expertise and vision.

Why work for us? 

Esher High School is an excellent, high performing School and is proud to be part of Enlighten Learning Trust (ELT). We work hard to make all staff feel like they belong and can flourish. Our students achieve great results and are engaged in their learning.

• Bespoke induction plan for all new staff based on their experience, strengths and aims.

• An additional hour every fortnight of protected PPA, totaling 6 hours for a full time teacher.

• A culture of 1% improvements, no hour long lesson observations and no unnecessary paperwork.

• Our culture of a warm-strict environment, which allows for great teaching

• All staff love our 2 week October half term,

• Access to free gym use (with shower facilities), ample on site parking,

• An up to date 2 in 1 laptop (tablet with pen and laptop all in one), a full Microsoft Office package

• A vibrant and social staff body.   

In our latest staff survey, 94% of our team said they are happy working here, and 96% feel well supported—a testament to the strong culture of care and collaboration we foster. We are also deeply committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, with 100% of staff recognising our proactive approach in this area. If you’re looking for a school where you’ll feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow, we’d love to hear from you.

  

For further information regarding this role please refer to the Job Description. We welcome early applications and will consider holding interviews and appointing before the closing date for strong candidates. If you would like to visit the school or have an informal conversation, please contact the headteacher’s PA, Jo McLeod head@esherhigh.surrey.sch.uk.

Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children.  It is an offence to apply for a role if applicants are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.   

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.   For further information please refer to our Child Protection & Safeguarding policy which is available on the Enlighten Learning Trust Careers page. Any successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.   

Commitment to safeguarding

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Please refer to the school website for further information regarding our Child Protection & Safeguarding policy. Any successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Esher Church of England High School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1172 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Esher Church of England High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/esher-church-of-england-high-school

Esher High School is an excellent, high-performing School and is proud to be part of Enlighten Learning Trust (ELT). We aim to equip our students with the skills to grow into confident, ambitious and responsible citizens ready to face the challenges of the adult world. Our staff are passionate about seeing young people succeed in their subject.

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