Head of Art

Maghull High School, Liverpool, Merseyside, L31 7AW

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  15 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  5 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of department or curriculum
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Art and design
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS
• Additional allowances:

  TLR 2C

What skills and experience we're looking for

The governors are seeking to appoint an experienced Art specialist, with a track record of outstanding teaching and extra curricular work, to further enrich our successful and highly motivated Art Department, who have recently achieved Gold Artsmark status.

You will join an established and supportive faculty that delivers an outstanding provision, raises the aspirations of all our pupils and supports them to achieve their full potential. The department currently teach Eduqas Art, Craft & Design and Photography. Photography has been recently introduced in 2024. We also offer Eduqas A Level Art & Design. The uptake for these subjects is excellent, with 5 GCSE classes planned in Year 10 (2026-27). The Art departing has been one of the highest-achieving GCSE subject for 13 consecutive years.

Student uptake has grown from 30 to 100 across Art and Photography—an outcome of a well designed curriculum which has been refined and reviewed to ensure it is inspiring, inclusive and responsive to individual needs.

The department place a high value on cultural capital and have organised numerous experiences including artist workshops as well as art trips to Liverpool, Paris, London, Southport and the Conway Centre. They are also involved in whole-school productions, as well as the wider community, collaborating with FOMD on public art projects including a lambanana, painted bins and bottle-top mosaics.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and imaginative individual with a genuine passion for the arts, who is dedicated to nurturing creativity and supporting students in achieving strong outcomes. The ideal candidate will inspire curiosity, encourage experimentation, and create a supportive environment in which students can explore ideas, refine their skills, and develop their own artistic voice. They will be committed to providing rich opportunities for students to grow as artists, fostering confidence, critical thinking, and a deeper appreciation of the creative process.

For any enquiries about the post, please contact recruitment@maghullhigh.com or telephone Miss N Bowen on 0151 527 3961.

For further information and application pack please visit www.maghullhigh.com

Please note that applications can only be accepted on the Maghull High School application form – CVs may only be used as a supporting document.

Closing Date for Applications: Friday 15th May 2026

Interviews to be held: Week Commencing Monday 18th May 2026

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

What the school offers its staff

Maghull High School is part of the Southport Learning Trust, which currently includes Greenbank High School, Stanley High School, Birkdale High School, Meols Cop High School, Range High School, Bedford Primary School and Kew Woods Primary School. Our Trust welcomes teachers who are enthusiastic, energetic, and dedicated individuals with a talent for working with young people and a love of education .We are seeking colleagues who can build robust and effective relationships with staff, parents, students, and the wider community in order to further the ethos of the Trust.

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

Maghull High School is committed to taking all reasonable steps to ensure the safety, health and wellbeing of all pupils at the school. If staff have concerns regarding possible abuse of a child whether it relates to ill-treatment, neglect or any other form of abuse or appears at risk of abuse, they will, in the best interests of the child, follow the procedures laid down by the Safeguarding Board. A full version of the school’s Safeguarding Policy is available at https://www.maghullhigh.com/safeguarding/

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Recruitment Pack - Head of Art.pdf - 2.05 MB (opens in new tab)

About Maghull High School

• School type: Academies, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1104 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Maghull High School website
• Email address: bowenn@maghullhigh.com
• Phone number: 0151 527 3961
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/maghull-high-school-liverpool

Maghull High School is part of the Southport Learning Trust, which currently includes Greenbank High School, Stanley High School, Birkdale High School, Meols Cop High School, Bedford Primary School and Kew Woods Primary School. Our Trust welcomes teachers who are enthusiastic, energetic, and dedicated individuals with a talent for working with young people and a love of education. We are seeking colleagues who can build robust and effective relationships with staff, parents, students, and the wider community in order to further the ethos of the Trust.

Arranging a visit to Maghull High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email bowenn@maghullhigh.com.

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