Head of Department – Art & Design (3856 )

Company: Cumbria

Location: Whitehaven

Posted: May 6th, 2026

Position

Head Of Department Art and Design

Required for September 2026

Full time, permanent contract

Job Description

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, inspirational and talented leader to take on the Head of Department role in our Art and Design department. We want a person who is passionate about learning and teaching in their specialist field across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 and who is willing to take part in developing the vision, commitment and determination to raise standards across all levels and abilities.

Safeguarding

St Benedict’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students. All applicants are subject to the requirements of the Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education guidelines. This will include checks with past employers and the need for the successful applicant to hold or undergo a suitable enhanced DBS disclosure. This is a full time permanent contract.

Application Information

Applications are to be made by completed CES Application Form please to Andrea Hartley, HR Manager, at andrea.hartley@st-benedicts.cumbria.sch.uk

Please email enquiries to Andrea Hartley, HR Manager, at andrea.hartley@st-benedicts.cumbria.sch.uk

Closing date for applications: noon on Monday, 23rd March 2026. Interviews will take place shortly thereafter. We do reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate before the closing date.

Contact St Benedict's Catholic High School

St Benedicts Catholic High School

Red Lonning

Hensingham

Whitehaven

CA28 8UG

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