Head of Art

Wey Valley Academy, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5AN

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  19 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  1 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Art and design
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: Competitive salary

Head of Art job summary

About the role:

The Head of Art will be an outstanding teacher and dynamic art practitioner, bringing energy, creativity, and a forward-thinking approach to Art. They will be committed to promoting the learning of art, celebrating student achievement, and engaging enthusiastically in all aspects of the role, both in and out of the classroom. This role involves curriculum development, teaching, and management responsibilities for Year 7 to 11 (GCSE), ensuring that all students achieve their full potential. The Head of Art role is critical to the ensuring the strategic development of the academy in developing into a centre of educational excellence. The post holder will ensure that teaching staff have high expectations, contribute to creative and expansive schemes of work and deliver high quality teaching and learning opportunities to students of all abilities, thereby improving student outcomes in all key stages across the subject.

Staff at Wey Valley have a strong moral purpose to provide an outstanding education for all students; we are an inclusive academy at the heart of the community. Staff are absolutely committed to changing the lives of all young people; we are seeking a new colleague who will share our inclusive and positive ethos as our pupil numbers continue to rise and we become the school of choice in Weymouth and the surrounding area. Currently, our Trust is in the process of merging with United Learning, the largest Trust in the UK. United Learning believe in ‘the best in everyone’ and have a strong track record of improving educational outcomes.

What We have to Offer:

A visible and approachable senior leadership team and an enthusiastic and committed team of teachers and support staff.

Outstanding staff support within the school and wider trust support from United Learning, as part of a national network of 130 schools.

All staff are part of a professional learning community in which evidence-informed CPD is designed to meet individual needs. We run a successful coaching programme to make sure teaching and learning continues to improve at every level.

Strong potential for career progression and a tailored CPD programme for middle leaders, including expertise and coaching from United Learning.

A culture that respects work-life balance and an ongoing commitment to wellbeing.

An Employee Assistance Programme including ‘in the moment’ support and counselling sessions with an external provider.

A competitive pension through Teachers’ Pensions.

Should you wish to arrange a visit or an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Victoria Simmonds, HR Academy Lead at Victoria.simmonds@wva.academy.co.uk

Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment as AEG reserves the right to close applications early.

Please note we DO NOT accept applications by CV and are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship.

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.

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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.

About Wey Valley Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 994 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Wey Valley Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wey-valley-academy-weymouth

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