Head of Department for Art
Lincoln Christ's Hospital School, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN2 4PN18 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
2 February 2026 at 9am
Date listed
15 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
- 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
Qualifications and Experience
- Graduate with Qualified Teacher Status
- Willingness to teach to GCSE and post-16 level as required
- Experience of, or readiness for, subject leadership
- Clear understanding of the role of a Head of Department
- Experience of working effectively with colleagues in a school to instigate change
Track Record and Achievement
- A clear track record of achieving examination success with students of all abilities and backgrounds
- Evidence of commitment to own and colleagues' professional learning
- Proven record of raising standards with all ability levels
Knowledge and Skills
- Understanding of and commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
- Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and child protection
- Able to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with students
- Knowledge and understanding to equality, diversity and inclusion
- Knowledge of the National Curriculum and GCSE syllabuses
- Knowledge of a range of teaching strategies
- Understanding of assessment for learning and ability to use assessment data to inform teaching and improve outcomes
- Experience of curriculum planning and sequencing
- Experience of working with others to develop teaching and learning innovations
- Experience of data analysis and target setting
- Knowledge of how literacy can be built into the curriculum
- Good ICT skills and ability to use ICT to enhance teaching
Leadership and Management
- Ability to lead a team and be effective
Personal Qualities
- Enthusiasm for teaching
- Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
- Commitment to positive behaviour approach
- High expectations of students and a commitment to inclusive practice
- Strong organisational, time management, communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
- A positive attitude to change
- The willingness to listen to and support colleagues and students
- A sense of humour and a sense of proportion
- Good team member
- Willingness to take responsibility and to display initiative
- Possess personal integrity, warmth, and a willingness to grow and learn
What the school offers its staff
- Great location
- Excellent CPL
- Friendly supportive team
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All Pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education".
All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. To comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.
Applying for the job
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About Lincoln Christ's Hospital School
- School type
- Academy, Christian, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1266 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Lincoln Christ's Hospital School website
- Email address
- chart@lchs.uk
- Phone number
- 01522 881144
Lincoln Christ's Hospital School, located near Lincoln's beautiful cathedral, is truly comprehensive, with over 1,300 students on roll, including over 200 in the Sixth Form. In our latest OFSTED visit in June 2023, we remain a GOOD school.
Arranging a visit to Lincoln Christ's Hospital School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email chart@lchs.uk.
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