Head of Art
Chantry Academy, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 9LR32 days remaining to apply
Start date details
01 January 2026
Closing date
29 September 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
6 August 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Art & Design
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) MPS/UPS + TLR 2b - £5,914
Head of Art job summary
Job Title: Head of Art
Start Date: 1 January 202
Location: Chantry Academy, part of the Active Learning Trust
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Closing Date: 26 September 2025
We are seeking a dynamic and passionate Head of Art to lead our Art department and inspire creativity in our students. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and grow a vibrant arts curriculum within a supportive and forward-thinking academy.
As Head of Art, you will:
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Lead and manage the Art department across all key stages
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Deliver high-quality teaching and learning
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Develop innovative schemes of work and contribute to whole-school initiatives
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Support the academic and personal development of students through engaging art education
What we offer:
- A supportive, collaborative environment within the Active Learning Trust
- A well-resourced department and creative freedom to develop your curriculum
- Opportunities for career progression and professional development
- Access to the Vivup Benefit System
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Teachers' Pension Scheme
- Extensive support and development opportunities
If you wish to discover more about this exciting opportunity, please contact: Karis Lambert, HR Manager: KLambert@chantryacademy.org. Alternatively, call us on 01473 687181.
The Active Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to actively share this commitment. All adults working in our Trust in whatever capacity will be part of a thorough safer recruitment process. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks including the taking of satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record clearance in line with the need to create and maintain a safe culture.
The Active Learning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
To ensure we recruit and retain the best talent, all new employees recruited to the Active Learning Trust (leadership, teaching and support staff) will be subject to a 6 months’ probation period at the start of their employment. This policy aims to assess new employees' alignment with our culture, teaching standards, and student needs. It is designed to foster success; with regular evaluations and support mechanisms in place, helping us to identify and nurture talent.
We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. Flexible working will be considered for all roles deemed suitable.
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 Chantry Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 984 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Chantry Academy website
Chantry Academy sits in the heart of South West Ipswich and is very proud to serve the local community. Our Academy has a welcoming and inclusive ethos; where our staff work hard to foster and develop close relationships with all our stakeholders. We are committed to providing the best possible education for all, ensuring all are welcome and succeed.
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