Job Description

Job: Head of Creative Arts

School: Secondary Academy, Lewisham, Southeast London

Salary: MPS/UPS inner London £40,389 - £62,560 per annum + TLR 2C £8,611

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Start date: September 2026

 

Aston Education is working with an Ofsted Good 11-18 secondary academy in Lewisham, Southeast London (inner London).

 

The school is looking for a permanent full-time Head of Creative Arts with QTS / QTLS who has the ability to motivate and inspire others and teach across the age and ability range from KS3 to KS5.

 

Benefits:

• Excellent modern facilities
• An extensive support network
• Teachers’ pension
• Free parking
• Excellent professional development programme
• Lifestyle and discount savings
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support
• Headspace app
• Staff development – Secondment Opportunities
• Ride to Work and Cycle to Work Schemes
• Season ticket loans

 

Responsibilities include:

 

As Head of Creative Arts, you will lead Art, Design, Hospitality & Catering, and Photography, setting a clear vision for an engaging, inclusive, and ambitious Creative Arts curriculum.

 

This is a genuine opportunity to shape curriculum, provision, and outcomes across the Creative Arts, inspiring students through high-quality practical and creative learning.

 

While the role spans all Creative Arts subjects, this post would ideally suit a candidate with an Art or Design Technology background and a readiness to take on broader faculty leadership.

 

The school is part of a respected medium size multi academy trust, and their reputation is built on a tradition of high standards and academic excellence. They support every single student and staff member in reaching their full potential.

 

You have:

• Qualified teacher status (QTS)
• Degree in Art and Design or another relevant subject
• Successful experience teaching Art or Design Technology to KS3-KS5
• Proven track record of improving the quality of teaching and learning
• Experience coaching and mentoring colleagues
• Experience in a Key Stage Lead or Second in Charge of Art or Design Technology role would be beneficial

 

Closing date: As soon as possible

Applications: Please contact Tarja Aila at Aston Education to apply for this Head of Creative Arts job.

                                                         

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.