Head of Art, Design & Technology

Pakefield High School, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 7AQ

6 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  20 May 2026 at 1am

• Date listed

  14 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subjects: Art and design, Design and technology
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS
• Additional allowances:

  TLR2b

Head of Art, Design & Technology job summary

Head of Art, Design & Technology

 

100% fte

MPS/UPS

TLR 2b (£5,868)

 

Required from 1 September 2026

Clarion Corvus Trust is seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspiring Head of Art, Design & Technology Faculty at Pakefield High School. This is an exciting new leadership post, created to coordinate and lead the work of the Heads of Art, Technology and Food across the school.

We are looking for an ambitious and driven leader who can bring vision, cohesion and excellence to these subject areas. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing a strong, collaborative faculty team, driving high standards of teaching and learning, and ensuring outstanding outcomes for all students.

This is a key strategic role within the school, offering the opportunity to shape curriculum development, foster creativity and innovation, and champion the importance of creative and technical subjects within a broad and balanced education.

We set high standards and we are ambitious for our students, staff and school so that we create excellence in a caring community.

 

Your Opportunity

By joining Pakefield High School, you will become part of a staff dedicated to and passionate about securing the best possible outcomes for our young people. We can offer you:

• The opportunity to lead a forward-thinking and dynamic faculty
• A role where you can make a significant and lasting impact on the lives of young people
• A creative and innovative environment that values collaboration and new ideas
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development
• A welcoming and supportive staff community

 

Contact with the school is warmly welcomed and encouraged, please contact the Head of School’s PA on 01502 530750 to make arrangements for a call, meeting with the Head of School or a visit.

 

For more information and to apply, please see our website www.clarioncorvus.org.uk

 

Closing Date: 9.00am Wednesday 20 May 2026

 

Interviews: Friday 22 May 2026

Clarion Corvus Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people across its schools and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS, and have checks carried out with previous employers. We are an equal opportunities employer.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

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

Clarion Corvus Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people across its schools and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS, and have checks carried out with previous employers. We are an equal opportunities employer.

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 Pakefield High School

• School type: Academies, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 701 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Pakefield High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/pakefield-high-school

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