Head of Department - Art & Design
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 27 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 23 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 8UG |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 2677d7a6-945f-4982-ad09-f8e86999fcaa |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT ART AND DESIGN
UPR/ MPR + TLR 1a (£10,174)
Required for September 2026
Full time, permanent contract
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.
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.
Please download further information and an application form from our website at
www.st-benedicts.cumbria.sch.uk
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
What the school offers its staff
St Benedict’s is an 11-19 Catholic High School that serves a wide catchment area in West Cumbria.We are a true comprehensive with students of all abilities and diverse backgrounds.
Rated ‘Good with outstanding features’ by Ofsted, we are a larger thanaverage school, housed in modern accommodation with extensive grounds.
Our school is situated on the Cumbrian coast on the edge of the Lake District National Park and not as remote as you might imagine! It is an easy drive or rail journey to work along some of the most scenic routes in the UK and living in Cumbria might be just the lifestyle change to suit you, with relatively low house prices. It really doesn’t rain all the time!
In January 2019 we moved to our new £33m school, which was individually designed (not an ‘off-the-shelf’ model!) and we have state of the art facilities including a full size, floodlit 4G astroturf pitch, sportshall, activity studio, pool, new grass pitches and tennis courts.
Commitment to 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.
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT ART AND DESIGN
UPR/ MPR + TLR 1a (£10,174)
Required for September 2026
Full time, permanent contract
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.
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.
Please download further information and an application form from our website at
www.st-benedicts.cumbria.sch.uk
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
What the school offers its staff
St Benedict’s is an 11-19 Catholic High School that serves a wide catchment area in West Cumbria.We are a true comprehensive with students of all abilities and diverse backgrounds.
Rated ‘Good with outstanding features’ by Ofsted, we are a larger thanaverage school, housed in modern accommodation with extensive grounds.
Our school is situated on the Cumbrian coast on the edge of the Lake District National Park and not as remote as you might imagine! It is an easy drive or rail journey to work along some of the most scenic routes in the UK and living in Cumbria might be just the lifestyle change to suit you, with relatively low house prices. It really doesn’t rain all the time!
In January 2019 we moved to our new £33m school, which was individually designed (not an ‘off-the-shelf’ model!) and we have state of the art facilities including a full size, floodlit 4G astroturf pitch, sportshall, activity studio, pool, new grass pitches and tennis courts.
Commitment to 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.