Fareham Academy is a school dedicated to making a difference. Our motto: “Unlocking Potential – Creating Opportunity” encapsulates our vision and ambition for our students.

We seek to appoint a highly passionate and motivated Head of Faculty for our Art and Technologies department, to join our middle leadership team. The role would be ideal for an existing curriculum leader with a track record of high achievement and innovative practice however, we would consider an ambitious and successful teacher looking to develop their career.

The successful candidate will be able to provide strong strategic leadership and continue to drive forward the standards of teaching and learning. With responsibility for raising standards and driving improvement, you will be ambitious for our students and community, and fully support our school ethos and values. We are delighted to offer this exciting opportunity for a Head of Faculty for Art & Technologies to join our school.

Our Art & Technologies faculty comprises of Art & Design, Textiles, Child Development, Design & Technology, Food & Nutrition, Photography and Graphic Design. Experience of leading an Art & Technology based subject would be helpful for this role although it is not essential. This role will bring together a range of subjects and subject leaders within an Art & Technologies faculty across all Key Stages. The role will include leadership and overall responsibility across all subjects within the faculty.

The successful candidate will lead a passionate team of teachers who are committed to delivering the Art & Technology subjects in engaging and innovative ways. You will be a leader who has the ability to inspire, motivate, challenge and support the team to ensure that every student makes progress within the faculty. You will have a clear vision for the success of the team and will guide them to continue to develop a provision that impacts positively on the outcomes and well-being of every student in the school.

Your Opportunity

We are looking for a highly motivated individual who:

Has a strong track record of success and experience as a senior leader within a secondary school

• Is relationship focused with the ability to build a strong collaborative partnership with all staff, pupils and parents at Fareham Academy
• Is passionate about continuous improvement in teaching and learning and can motivate, coach and mentor all staff across the school, to achieve the best outcomes for all pupils.
• Believes in young people
• Is dynamic, innovative and inspirational in the classroom
• Ensures students succeed and are challenged to achieve their potential
• Has the ability to teach outstanding lessons across the age range
• Enjoys working as part of a team
• Sets high expectations of themselves and their students
• Is committed to providing access for students to a range of opportunities
• Is able to forge positive relationships with students 

Please note: Academies may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and this job may be withdrawn at any point without notice. You will still be able to add information until the closing date, but you will not be able to submit your application. With this in mind, you are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Fareham Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, online checks, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. In line with our commitments to safeguarding.