Head of Art and Design Technology

Guilsborough Academy, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN6 8QE

Deadline is tomorrow

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  16 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  26 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subjects: Art and design, Design and technology
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) TLR1 £13,695

Head of Art and Design Technology job summary

Guilsborough Academy is a high‑performing and welcoming school, set within the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside and just minutes from the M1/M6/A14. As part of Guilsborough Multi Academy Trust, we offer an outstanding professional development entitlement, excellent facilities, and a supportive, collaborative culture.

Inspire Creativity. Shape Futures. Lead a Thriving Art & Design Technology Faculty.

Guilsborough Academy is seeking an ambitious, passionate, and dynamic Head of Art and Design Technology to lead our successful and creative department. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced practitioner with a strong vision for Art and Design Technology education and a commitment to developing an innovative and engaging curriculum.

About the Role

As Head of Faculty for DT and Art, you will:

• Lead a team of talented Art, DT and Photography specialists to deliver high‑quality teaching and learning.
• Inspire students through a vibrant, forward‑thinking curriculum that celebrates creativity, problem‑solving, and practical skills.
• Champion high standards, strong outcomes, and an inclusive learning environment where every student can flourish.
• Manage and develop departmental resources, ensuring a safe, well‑organised and stimulating learning environment.
• Contribute to whole‑school initiatives and collaborate closely with senior leaders to drive continuous improvement.

While we welcome applicants from a broad range of Art and Design Technology backgrounds, a specialism in Food Technology would be particularly desirable.

What We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from teachers who:

• Are excellent classroom practitioners with a proven track record of strong outcomes.
• Have the leadership skills to motivate, challenge, and support colleagues.
• Bring creativity, innovation, and enthusiasm to curriculum development.
• Are committed to safeguarding and the highest standards of student welfare.
• Have the passion to shape a department that plays a vital role in the life of the school.

Are you intrigued? Do you have the drive and determination to contribute to the further wider development of our Academy? Do you want to work for an organisation that has the wellbeing of staff and students at its heart, alongside fantastic new employee benefits? If so, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To come and see us in action, please contact our HR team to arrange a suitable time on hr@guilsborough.northants.sch.uk or 01604 740641.

Guilsborough Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and by completing this application form, you confirm that you have read the DBS Code of Practice and the Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy which is available on our website. An enhanced DBS check, two satisfactory references, identity and medical checks are mandatory for all posts withing Guilsborough Multi Academy. Our Safeguarding and Child Protection policy is available here. We are also committed to meting the requirements of disability discrimination and other legislation.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS, reference, identity and medical checks are mandatory for all posts within Guilsborough Multi Academy Trust. Our safeguarding and Child Protection policy is available here. We are also committed to meeting the requirements of disability discrimination and other legislation.

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.

About Guilsborough Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1260 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Guilsborough Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/guilsborough-academy

Guilsborough Academy is situated in idyllic Northamptonshire countryside, Guilsborough Academy is a supportive and friendly school which aims to fulfil our mission statement: learning without limits. We are easily accessible from the M1/M6 and A14 in just five minutes, offer outstanding professional development entitlement and provide superb resources.

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