About this Role
Wood Green School is looking for a talented and dynamic leader to head our Creative Arts department, overseeing Fine Art, Graphics, and Textiles. The department will move into a new STEAM block in September 2026.
Wood Green is an oversubscribed 11‑18 Academy in Witney, renowned for its student outcomes. Our culture is built on mutual respect and our LEARNWell values, and our mission is to develop exceptional, well‑qualified, and well‑rounded young people.
Responsibilities
- 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 Creative Arts, ensuring students thrive academically and personally.
- Develop curriculum innovation, high standards of assessment, and a rich co‑curricular offer.
- Collaborate with senior and middle leaders to contribute to whole‑school improvement.
- Model our values and nurture a culture of belonging, creativity, excellence, and aspiration.
Qualifications & Experience
- Clear, compelling vision for outstanding Creative Arts education.
- Excellent classroom practitioner with experience developing teaching within a team.
- Strong leadership skills, capable of motivating and inspiring others.
- Reflective, committed to professional growth, and keen to continue developing throughout their career.
- Passionate about helping young people become confident, creative, and well‑rounded individuals.
- Required evidence of formal qualifications for the role.
- Capacity to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and obtain any other statutory clearance.
- Will provide at least two acceptable references (including one from current/last employer).
What We Offer
- Autonomy as a subject lead within a supportive 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.
Compliance & Equality
Wood Green School is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism. All staff must follow guidance and regulations to safeguard children and young people. Employment will 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.
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