Head of Creative Arts

Wood Green School, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 1DX

28 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  20 April 2026 at 1pm

• Date listed

  23 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Art and design
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) TLR 2 (3b) £8,611

Head of Creative Arts job summary

Woodstock Road, Witney, Oxon, OX28 1DX

Web Address: www.wgswitney.org.uk

Tel: 01993 702355 Email: office@wgswitney.org.uk

Head Teacher: Mr R W Shadbolt

Head of Creative Arts

Main/Upper Pay range + TLR 2 (3b) £8,611

Permanent/Full Time

For September 2026

Wood Green School is looking for a talented and dynamic leader to lead our Creative Arts department. Delivering Fine Art, Graphics and Textiles, the Creative Arts department is popular with students and an important part of our commitment to developing creativity. In September 2026, the department will move into a new home within our newly-built STEAM block, shared by Creative Arts and Science. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the department into this new chapter.

Wood Green is an oversubscribed 11-18 Academy school in the thriving town of Witney, close to the Cotswolds and with excellent transport links to Oxford and London. Our strong reputation and results improving year-on-year have led to a rapid rise in student applications. We believe strongly in a culture of mutual respect and strong relationships, underpinned by our LEARNWell values. Our school mission is “to develop exceptional, well-qualified and well-rounded young people who make a positive contribution to our school, our community and the world”. This demonstrates our commitment to the whole child, academically and personally.

As Head of Creative Arts, you will:

• Lead a committed team of specialist teachers across Fine Art, Graphics and Textiles

• Champion high‑quality teaching and learning that inspires students of all ages and abilities.

• Drive an ambitious, inclusive vision for the Creative Arts, ensuring students thrive both academically and personally.

• Develop curriculum innovation, high standards of assessment, and a rich co‑curricular offer.

• Work collaboratively with senior and middle leaders to contribute to whole‑school improvement.

• Model our values and nurture a culture of belonging, creativity, excellence and aspiration.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a clear, compelling vision for outstanding Creative Arts education.

• Is an excellent classroom practitioner with experience developing teaching within a team.

• Demonstrates strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate and inspire others.

• Is reflective, committed to professional growth, and keen to continue developing throughout their career.

• Is passionate about helping young people become confident, creative and well‑rounded individuals.

What we offer:

• A school that values your expertise as a subject lead, with the autonomy to lead Creative Arts supported by our whole-school framework

• A committed, enthusiastic Creative Arts team.

• Brand new facilities

• A supportive professional culture.

• High‑quality CPD and opportunities for leadership development.

• A genuine commitment to staff wellbeing.

• The chance to lead Creative Arts within a school that values the whole child and celebrates creative learning.

The closing date is 12pm Monday 20th April 2026

Interviews will be held the fortnight commencing 20th April 2026

How to apply 

Please complete the application form on My New Term. When providing your supporting statement please ensure that you: 

Briefly outline the reasons for your interest in this role and the motivation for applying. 

Show, by giving examples of experiences, behaviours and skills from your current or previous roles, how you meet the person specification listed for the post.  

Wood Green School and the Acer Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism; all staff must ensure that the highest priority is given to following the guidance and regulations to safeguard children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and obtain any other statutorily required clearance. Employment will also be conditional on the receipt of at least two acceptable references (one from current/last employer) and evidence of the formal qualifications required for the role. Wood Green School is an equal opportunities employer.

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

Wood Green School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the health, safety and welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment for whom they are responsible or with whom they come into contact in the course of their duties. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring checks along with other relevant employment checks.

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 Wood Green School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1329 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Wood Green School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wood-green-school

Wood Green is an over subscribed 11-18 Academy school in the thriving town of Witney, 10 miles west of Oxford. Our strong reputation and results improving year on year have led to a rapid rise in student applications. We believe strongly in a culture of mutual respect and strong relationships, and everything is underpinned by our LEARNWell values.

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