Head of Art & Photography

Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School, Coventry, West Midlands, CV2 2AJ

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2025

• Closing date

  16 June 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  6 June 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: £31,650.00 - £49,083.00 Annually (Actual) TMS/UPS Plus TLR 2b (£5,641)

Head of Art & Photography job summary

Are you a passionate and innovative leader in the field of Art & Photography? Cardinal Wiseman School in Coventry is seeking a dynamic Head of Art & Photography to join our dedicated team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Art & Photography department, ensuring high standards of teaching and learning.
• Develop and implement a creative and engaging curriculum that fosters artistic expression and academic excellence.
• Support and mentor staff within the department, promoting professional development and collaborative working.
• Foster a positive and inclusive environment that encourages all students to explore their creative potential.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Qualified teacher status (QTS).
• Proven experience in teaching and leadership within a Creative Arts setting.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to promoting the arts and enhancing the cultural life of the school community.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a vibrant and supportive school community.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on the development of Art & Photography at Cardinal Wiseman School.
• Competitive salary and benefits package including Westfield Health package
• A supportive, Catholic ethos across our school communities.

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and lead Art & Photography at Cardinal Wiseman School to new heights, we would love to hear from you!

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 are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1435 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cardinal-wiseman-catholic-school

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