Head of Creative Arts
| Posting date: | 07 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 February 2026 |
| Location: | Bristol, BS11 0SU |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | bf985596-05cf-42e9-947b-d19931b9879d |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
At St Bede’s, we are proud of our commitment to the arts and the impact it has on student development. As Head of Creative Arts Faculty, you will have the opportunity to:
• Shape the future of creative education in our school.
• Lead a passionate team of teachers
• Work in an environment that values innovation, collaboration, and student voice.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school and local community
IF YOU ARE:
• an inspirational, dynamic and self-motivated leader
• a self-motivated, talented and reflective teacher who can teach Art to A level
• someone who will teach with excitement and enthusiasm, creating positive energy around them
• a teacher with ambition for every student
• a team player
• a person with strong personal and professional standards
If you are a talented teacher with the passion and ability to be a great leader and would like to play a significant role in the future of this great place of learning, we would be pleased to hear from you.
What the school offers its staff
WHAT WE OFFER:
• A school that is fully dedicated to developing every child to reach their full potential, irrespective of their ability or prior attainment.
• Collaborative working to support our endeavours to work smarter and achieve an effective balance between home and work.
• A dedicated and friendly team of professionals who are keen to develop and learn.
• Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and develop through mentoring and coaching.
• A successful ECT support program and new staff mentoring
• Comprehensive induction programme
• Onsite parking
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Teacher pension scheme
• Marking policy and Communications policy, both designed to reduce workload
• Members of the DfE Staff Wellbeing Charter
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free use of the college gym
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
At St Bede’s, we are proud of our commitment to the arts and the impact it has on student development. As Head of Creative Arts Faculty, you will have the opportunity to:
• Shape the future of creative education in our school.
• Lead a passionate team of teachers
• Work in an environment that values innovation, collaboration, and student voice.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school and local community
IF YOU ARE:
• an inspirational, dynamic and self-motivated leader
• a self-motivated, talented and reflective teacher who can teach Art to A level
• someone who will teach with excitement and enthusiasm, creating positive energy around them
• a teacher with ambition for every student
• a team player
• a person with strong personal and professional standards
If you are a talented teacher with the passion and ability to be a great leader and would like to play a significant role in the future of this great place of learning, we would be pleased to hear from you.
What the school offers its staff
WHAT WE OFFER:
• A school that is fully dedicated to developing every child to reach their full potential, irrespective of their ability or prior attainment.
• Collaborative working to support our endeavours to work smarter and achieve an effective balance between home and work.
• A dedicated and friendly team of professionals who are keen to develop and learn.
• Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and develop through mentoring and coaching.
• A successful ECT support program and new staff mentoring
• Comprehensive induction programme
• Onsite parking
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Teacher pension scheme
• Marking policy and Communications policy, both designed to reduce workload
• Members of the DfE Staff Wellbeing Charter
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free use of the college gym
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.