I am an experienced Art and Design educator with over 17 years of teaching experience, including nine years as Head of Art, leading successful departments across KS3, GCSE, and A Level. I have a strong track record of designing and delivering engaging, skills-based Art curricula that balance creativity, technical development, and critical thinking, while maintaining high academic standards. As a Head of Department, I have led whole-school Art provision for large and diverse cohorts, overseeing curriculum planning, assessment, moderation, and examination delivery across Fine Art, Graphic Communication, Textiles, and Photography. I place a strong emphasis on helping students develop a personal visual language, informed by the study of artists, designers, and cultural contexts, and underpinned by confident use of materials, processes, and techniques. My teaching approach is practical, ambitious, and student-centred. I believe outstanding Art education should encourage experimentation, r