Head of Art and Design \r Ashton on Mersey \r Permanent l Start Date: January l M1 - UPS3 (£30,000 - £46,525) TLR2b £5,353 \r \r The Dean Trust is seeking to appoint a talented and hard-working Head of Art and Design to join our dedicated team at Ashton on Mersey School. The core purpose of the role will be to be responsible for the outcomes within Art and Design. They will ensure all pupils have access to a broad, ambitious art and design curriculum designed to provide pupils with access to powerful knowledge and cultural capital. \r The post holder will lead a small team. They will provide leadership and support to enable them to thrive in their roles, develop professionally and effectively contribute to the school’s core purpose. The post holder will therefore be responsible for ensuring that the Art and Design faculty contributes to the school’s aspiration for all pupils to be the best they can be \r The Dean Trust has a number of high-performing schools and a proven track record of sustained improvement. The Dean Trust’s core values include traditional academic education, excellent discipline, and respect, resulting in improved attainment and progress. “Believe, Achieve, Succeed” has been embraced by all the schools in The Dean Trust. Ashton on Mersey School is part of The Dean Trust. \r The school is an over-subscribed mixed 11-18 school situated in Greater Manchester. It enjoys a close partnership with Manchester United Football Club, its principal sponsor. It has a thriving sixth-form, SCITT and Maths Hub status, ensuring its reputation in the region. \r The school is a cohesive community driven by a clear vision: to create an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity and where all pupils will gain the knowledge, skills, and qualities required to embrace opportunities and challenges with confidence and independence. Pupils will feel empowered as they strive to make a positive difference to their communities and the world. \r This vision and ethos exist in every aspect of the school, resulting in the school becoming the first choice for families way beyond the catchment area. The school continues to build and develop on this success, having received national and regional recognition with awards such as the Greater Manchester Secondary School of the Year Award. \r The Benefits of Working for Ashton on Mersey School : \r \r Employee Assistance Programme \r Cycle to work scheme \r Family Friendly Policies / Enhanced Maternity Support Pay \r Annual Flu Jab \r Discount for Teachers/Staff \r Free on-site gym access across Trust (Membership sign up required) \r And many more \r \r To apply for this vacancy, please visit our recruitment page careers.thedeantrust.co.uk \r For further information about the role, please contact the school on 0161 972 1179 or email recruitmentthedeantrust.co.uk \r Application Closing Date: 08:00 am on 30th September 2024. \r Interview Date – 2nd October 2024. \r \r We are an Equal Opportunities employer committed to ensuring inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates, including those from underrepresented groups and/or with protected characteristics. \r The Dean Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring check and Disqualification Declaration.