Are you in search of a new opportunity to lead the Creative Arts Faculty in a growing secondary school?
We are looking for a talented and motivated Head of Creative Arts Faculty, who is able to inspire our students to develop a love of learning for these core subjects.
The Creative Arts Team are friendly, supportive, hardworking and passionate about their subjects. This is part of a larger team within the Arts Faculty working alongside Drama, Music, DT and Food Technology. We are supported by an Arts and Technology Technician who works closely with teachers to ensure the best possible experience for our students.
The Creative Arts Team is committed to creating a supportive environment where professional development, learning from each other and sharing good practice is at the heart of the department.
We value the opportunities that extra-curricular can provide. As a result, we have a broad programme, and all members of the Department are actively involved in providing extra-curricular opportunities either at lunchtime or after school.
About Merstham Park School
At Merstham Park, our ethos is simple - igniting a passion for learning. We are proud to be a values driven school which encourages its staff and students to embrace these values in all that they do. This approach provides everyone with the opportunity to exceed their potential. Our team of passionate staff are committed to providing children with the very best educational experience.
As a growing school we are excited and proud of our state of the art facilities which we opened in September 2022. Our brand new home is tailored to enable our staff and students to develop unique skill sets in a truly first-class educational setting through the creation of inviting and interactive learning environments.
As the school grows the career progression for our staff is endless. We will be looking to enhance the opportunities for everyone to grow in their roles, whether that is through individual CPD or through additional responsibilities.
What we are looking for:
* An inspiring and dynamic Head of Creative Arts
* The ability to lead and further develop these key areas of our curriculum
* An effective leader with high standards of communication and interpersonal skills.
* Be actively involved in providing extra-curricular opportunities.
* Be enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team.
The Details:
Start Date: 1st September 2025
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent
Closing Date: Friday 26 April 2025 at 9am
(Please note that we reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.)
GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools.
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