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Head of Art
Full time
We are looking for a dynamic Head of Art ready to make a real difference for all our students. Gosfield is a small family School where you are free to teach and innovate in a gorgeous green environment, where everyone is treated with warm respect and where everyone strives to reach and exceed their personal best.
We are seeking to appoint a passionate and highly motivated individual who will lead this subject area. The appointed person will play a significant role in contributing to the development of a curriculum, designed with the intention to challenge and enthuse students. They will also play a significant role in the future planning for the Department and expanding existing community links as well as forging new relationships both locally and nationally.
The School is seeking to appoint:
• An outstanding practitioner and leader who is ready for the next step to further develop their leadership skills.
• A dynamic and inspiring leader to work collaboratively with the Art and Design Faculty and the Senior Leadership Team to enthuse students about Art and Design with the ability to work effectively as part of a team within the School and to provide an outstanding educational experience for the students.
• An individual who wishes to be innovative in the design and development of the curriculum and play a strategic role in the development of the Art Faculty.
• A leader committed to the importance of Art in transforming students' understanding and application of knowledge to raise their aspirations.
• A leader committed to giving students extra-curricular opportunities.
We wish to appoint for November 2025 or January 2026. The successful candidate will teach throughout the age and ability range, including to A Level.