Head of Arts
| Posting date: | 24 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 April 2026 |
| Location: | Gloucester, GL4 6RN |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | f1ef11c0-13d7-42d6-bb3a-3f3511198ebc |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Excellent subject knowledge and a genuine passion for teaching your subject.
Detailed knowledge of current curriculum and pedagogical developments in the teaching of your subject and the wider curriculum.
Understanding of Exam Board specifications.
Hold a recognised degree (or equivalent) with a good classification in a relevant subject teaching qualification (QTS.)
Commitment to own self development
Recentexperience of leading and developing within a team.
Recent experience of leading and developing within a team.
Ability to teach your subject area up to Key Stage 4.
What the school offers its staff
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Professional development and career progression
• Generous pension scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only)
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym Discounts
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Being part of a great team and expanding organisation
Further details about the role
Be part of something bigger. Make a difference every day.
At Gloucester Academy, part of the Greenshaw Learning Trust, we are seeking a passionate and proactive Head of Arts to join our team. This is an opportunity to play a key role in a supportive, forward-thinking environment where collaboration and purpose drive everything we do.
About the role:
The Head Of the Arts will play a key role in establishing a culture where creativity is celebrated and where students have access to a rich programme of curricular and extracurricular artistic opportunities.
You will provide strategic leadership and oversight of the school’s Arts provision, including Drama, Music and Art. The role is responsible for ensuring that the Arts are a vibrant, high-quality andvisible part of school life, delivering exceptional teaching, enrichment and performance opportunities forstudents.
About our school:
Gloucester Academy ensures that students and staff can develop and learn in a disruption free environment with exceptional standards. Our school is dedicated to the achievement of all and as such we provide exceptional training and education not only for our students but also for our staff whom we value equally.
Gloucester Academy has an exceptional track record of improvement with results last year making us the 11th most improved school in the country. The latest Ofsted report for Gloucester Academy relates to a different phase of the school’s life. The report was written prior to Greenshaw Learning Trust bringing
Gloucester Academy into its rapidly improving set of schools and in fact was the very reason why they took on its leadership.
Working at Greenshaw Learning Trust:
Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs where our central teams can be based out of. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’.
To get a feel of life at Greenshaw Learning Trust, please download our ‘Why you should work for GLT’ recruitment brochure on our jobs portal.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Professional development and career progression
• Generous pension scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only)
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym Discounts
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Being part of a great team and expanding organisation
Please download the recruitment pack for further information.
Closing date for receipt of applications is the5th April 2026.We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.
We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.
Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Commitment to safeguarding
Greenshaw Learning Trust are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know. Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS and barred list check.
Excellent subject knowledge and a genuine passion for teaching your subject.
Detailed knowledge of current curriculum and pedagogical developments in the teaching of your subject and the wider curriculum.
Understanding of Exam Board specifications.
Hold a recognised degree (or equivalent) with a good classification in a relevant subject teaching qualification (QTS.)
Commitment to own self development
Recentexperience of leading and developing within a team.
Recent experience of leading and developing within a team.
Ability to teach your subject area up to Key Stage 4.
What the school offers its staff
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Professional development and career progression
• Generous pension scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only)
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym Discounts
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Being part of a great team and expanding organisation
Further details about the role
Be part of something bigger. Make a difference every day.
At Gloucester Academy, part of the Greenshaw Learning Trust, we are seeking a passionate and proactive Head of Arts to join our team. This is an opportunity to play a key role in a supportive, forward-thinking environment where collaboration and purpose drive everything we do.
About the role:
The Head Of the Arts will play a key role in establishing a culture where creativity is celebrated and where students have access to a rich programme of curricular and extracurricular artistic opportunities.
You will provide strategic leadership and oversight of the school’s Arts provision, including Drama, Music and Art. The role is responsible for ensuring that the Arts are a vibrant, high-quality andvisible part of school life, delivering exceptional teaching, enrichment and performance opportunities forstudents.
About our school:
Gloucester Academy ensures that students and staff can develop and learn in a disruption free environment with exceptional standards. Our school is dedicated to the achievement of all and as such we provide exceptional training and education not only for our students but also for our staff whom we value equally.
Gloucester Academy has an exceptional track record of improvement with results last year making us the 11th most improved school in the country. The latest Ofsted report for Gloucester Academy relates to a different phase of the school’s life. The report was written prior to Greenshaw Learning Trust bringing
Gloucester Academy into its rapidly improving set of schools and in fact was the very reason why they took on its leadership.
Working at Greenshaw Learning Trust:
Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs where our central teams can be based out of. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’.
To get a feel of life at Greenshaw Learning Trust, please download our ‘Why you should work for GLT’ recruitment brochure on our jobs portal.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Professional development and career progression
• Generous pension scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only)
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym Discounts
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Being part of a great team and expanding organisation
Please download the recruitment pack for further information.
Closing date for receipt of applications is the5th April 2026.We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.
We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.
Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Commitment to safeguarding
Greenshaw Learning Trust are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know. Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS and barred list check.