Head of Art & Design

📍 Bridgwater Area, Somerset
💼 Full Time | Temp-to-Perm
💰 MPS/UPS + TLR (dependent on experience)
📅 Start Date: September 2026

Prospero Teaching is proud to be working in partnership with a well-regarded secondary school in the Bridgwater area to recruit an inspiring and ambitious Head of Art & Design.

This is an exciting temp-to-perm opportunity, ideal for an experienced teacher or aspiring middle leader ready to take the next step in their career and lead a diverse and creative faculty.

As Head of Art & Design, you will lead and develop a dynamic department across:

• Art
• Photography
• Design & Technology
• Food Technology

You will play a key role in shaping a broad, engaging curriculum that nurtures creativity, technical expertise, and a passion for design, while driving high standards of teaching and learning across Key Stages 3 and 4.

• ✅ Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• ✅ Strong subject knowledge in Art, DT, Photography or Food Technology
• ✅ Proven success delivering high-quality teaching at KS3 and KS4
• ✅ Previous leadership experience, or clear leadership potential
• ✅ Ability to lead, motivate and develop a team
• ✅ Strong behaviour management and organisational skills
• ✅ A commitment to raising standards and curriculum development
• ✅ A genuine belief that every student can succeed

👉 Please note: This position is not suitable for ECTs.

• Opportunity to step into (or further develop in) a leadership position
• Supportive and forward-thinking school environment
• Broad and creative curriculum with scope for innovation
• Long-term career progression via a temp-to-perm route
• Dedicated consultant support from Prospero Teaching throughout

Prospero Teaching is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and referencing in line with safer recruitment standards.

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