Head of Art, Design & Technology

Lead Creativity, Innovation & Design – Head of Art, Design & Technology (ADT)

Location: Cambridgeshire

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £32,916 – £51,047 annually (actual) + TLR 2B

Are you a creative, dynamic, and visionary educator ready to shape an exciting new department? We are seeking an exceptional Head of Art, Design & Technology to lead and develop a wide-ranging ADT provision that includes Art, Design Technology, and Food & Nutrition.

This is a rare opportunity to build a department entirely from scratch within a growing secondary environment—designing curriculum, shaping specialist spaces, establishing high standards, and inspiring a culture of innovation and creative excellence.

⭐ About the Role

As Head of Art, Design & Technology, you will:

• Lead and inspire teaching across Art, Design Technology, and Food & Nutrition.
• Design an ambitious, engaging, and innovative curriculum for KS3 and beyond as the school expands.
• Shape the long-term vision, ethos, and identity of the ADT department.
• Build and mentor a growing team of practitioners, supporting recruitment and professional development.
• Champion high-quality teaching, learning, and assessment across all ADT disciplines.
• Oversee departmental resources, specialist equipment, workshop spaces, and health & safety procedures.
• Foster strong relationships with students, staff, families, and the wider community.
• Support new colleagues as the department grows, developing confident, expert practitioners.

You will join at an exciting moment of growth and will have exceptional freedom to craft an ADT curriculum that reflects your values, passion, and creativity.

What They’re Looking For

We’d love to hear from you if you are:

• A passionate educator with expertise in any of the ADT fields (Art, DT, or Food).
• Skilled in curriculum design and assessment at KS3 (KS4/KS5 advantageous as the school develops).
• A creative thinker committed to fostering innovation, problem‑solving, and design thinking.
• Excited by the opportunity to build something new and shape a department from the ground up.
• A reflective practitioner with strong pedagogical understanding.
• A leader with the ability to inspire creativity, support colleagues, and model excellent practice.

This role is ideal for an ambitious middle leader seeking progression, or an experienced head of department looking for the excitement and freedom of shaping a new provision.

Why Join Them?

You’ll benefit from:

• The opportunity to build a department with complete freedom to innovate from day one.
• The ability to shape ADT according to your professional vision and passion.
• A central role in recruiting, shaping, and mentoring a future team.
• A supportive environment that values creativity, collaboration, and growth.
• Excellent facilities, including the opportunity to help shape specialist ADT workshops and food technology spaces.
• Exciting opportunities for rapid career progression as the school grows year on year.

You’ll also have access to a wide range of staff benefits, including:

• Generous annual leave allowances (where applicable) and well-being days.
• Pension scheme options with life cover and additional support.
• Discounts for retail, leisure, travel, and well-being services.
• Fresh meals provided on site each working day.
• Contributions toward professional membership fees (where required).
• Employee well-being and support programmes.
• Health plans and online GP services.
• Cycle-to-work and other employee benefit schemes.
• Extensive training, development, and leadership opportunities.

Interested?

If you’re ready to lead with creativity, shape an exciting new department, and inspire the next generation of designers, makers, and creators, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step in your leadership journey.

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