Head of Creative Arts & Technology

The Coleshill School, Birmingham, Warwickshire, B46 3EX

28 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  1 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  3 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of department or curriculum
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS plus TLR1b £12,523 per annum

Head of Creative Arts & Technology job summary

The Coleshill School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated and highly effective Head of Creative Arts and Technology to join our supportive and ambitious team. This is an exciting opportunity for a DT-qualified teacher to lead and develop our Creative Arts and Technology provision, ensuring high-quality teaching and learning across the department. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the curriculum, raising achievement and inspiring students to develop their creativity, practical skills and confidence.

Key responsibilities

Leading and developing the Creative Arts and Technology department, providing clear direction and high expectations.

Ensuring the delivery of a broad, engaging and ambitious curriculum across Creative Arts and Technology.

Planning and delivering high-quality DT lessons that engage, challenge and inspire students.

Monitoring and evaluating teaching, learning and student progress across the department.

Using assessment information effectively to identify areas for development and improve student outcomes.

Supporting, developing and motivating colleagues through collaboration, sharing good practice and contributing to departmental CPD.

Promoting high standards of behaviour, achievement and engagement across the department.

Managing departmental resources effectively and contributing to curriculum development and strategic planning.

Contributing to the wider life of the school and supporting our commitment to providing an excellent education for all students.

What you'll need to succeed

Be a qualified teacher of Design and Technology (DT) with a strong subject knowledge and passion for the subject.

Experience of delivering high-quality DT teaching across the secondary age and ability range.

Experience of leading or supporting the development of a curriculum area or department or is ready to take the next step into a significant leadership role.

Have high expectations of all students and is committed to raising achievement.

The ability to inspire, motivate and develop both students and colleagues.

Strong organisational, communication and leadership skills.

Can use assessment and other relevant data effectively to monitor progress and inform departmental improvement.

Committed to developing their own professional practice and supporting the development of others.

Enthusiastic about contributing to the wider school community and helping to shape the future direction of Creative Arts and Technology.

What you'll get in return

Competitive salary plus TLR1B £12,523

A supportive and collaborative working environment

Opportunities for professional development and career progression

Access to high-quality CPD and mentoring

An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and employee benefits package

Competitive pension scheme (Teachers’ Pension Scheme)

Professional development and wellbeing days

What you need to do now

To apply please complete an application form online. Please include a supporting statement outlining ‘what skills and experience you have that make you suitable for the role’. To arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact Sarah Cardwell, Deputy Headteacher, via email cardwell.s@thecoleshillschool.org or call on 01675 463435. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.

We reserve the right to close this advert early should sufficient applications be received or the role be successfully filled.

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

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 The Coleshill School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1177 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Coleshill School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-coleshill-school-birmingham

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