Head of Art

THE ROLE

The Art Department at Pimlico Academy is a flourishing one, high-attaining, well-resourced and based in dedicated teaching rooms. It is made up of four members of staff, including an ECT, Art Technician and, this year, Pimlico’s first-ever Artist-in-Residence.

This post becomes available in January 2022 as the Head of Art begins maternity leave. The Head of Art (Maternity Cover) will ensure that high-quality learning takes place, and that outstanding attainment and progress are secured, at all key stages by all students. The successful candidate will ensure that the Art Department is lead and managed effectively and that the strengths of each member of the department are harnessed. 

A highly organised individual, with a real passion for the subject and teaching to and marking work up to and including A Level, the successful candidate will benefit from working alongside a committed group of colleagues, enthusiastic students and with a Senior Leadership Team committed to the wellbeing and professional development of all staff.   

WHO YOU ARE

As the successful applicant, you will: 

• Strategically lead the work of the department to ensure high standards and achievement  
• Promote the aims, objectives, ethos and public image of the department  
• Establish the highest standards of attainment, attendance, behaviour and commitment for all students in the department in liaison with the academy’s Pastoral team  
• Ensure effective and personalised support for learning for all students in the department  
• Elicit the support of all parents and carers as active partners in children’s learning  
• Monitor student progress and plan effective interventions where appropriate 
• Work effectively with all members of the department and ensure they are supported and line-managed 

WHO WE ARE

Pimlico Academy is a state-funded secondary academy based in the heart of Westminster, rated Outstanding by Ofsted and Future Academies’ flagship secondary.

Future Academies is a Multi-Academy Trust which includes three primary schools and six secondary schools in and around London and Hertfordshire. We are motivated by a mission of social change and reducing educational inequality. Our school and Trust are unique in our approach to a knowledge-rich curriculum; our school motto is Libertas per cultum (Freedom through education), and in our strong emphasis on raising young people’s aspirations and outcomes through the teaching of classical and traditional subjects. Our children and young people study a bespoke curriculum developed by researchers at our Curriculum Centre, which places a focus on developing their cultural literacy and their awareness of the forces, words and events that have shaped our society today.

THE BENEFITS 

• The chance to make a difference to children’s and young people’s lives. Future Academies is of the belief that all children have the right to enriching education through a knowledge-rich and child-centric approach: our teachers can therefore make a dramatic impact on the lives of these children. 
• Fast career progression. Because knowledge and intelligence, rather than length of service, are lauded and rewarded at Future Academies, teachers and support staff can quickly take up great responsibility, adding to their already exceptional experience and knowledge, joining the SLT or writing for the Trust’s Curriculum Centre, where our in-house textbooks are produced. 
• Excellent CPD. The Trust is knowledge-centric and encourages CPD at all levels with excellent opportunities for swift career progression, within the Academy and Trust. This includes Leadership Development opportunities. 
• Knowledge-rich staff team. You will be working with a supportive leadership team, cohesive staff body, and very purposeful environment with excellent resources. Being part of a Trust of schools enables you to share knowledge across a wider range of educational professionals.

HOW TO APPLY

If you are interested in applying for the post of Head of Art at Pimlico Academy, please click on the Apply button to complete an online application form.

Closing date: 29th November 2021.

We look forward to receiving your application. 

Future Academies reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date.