Head of Art and DT
1 week ago
- Job Reference:
- Date Posted: 6 November 2025
- Recruiter: Aston Education
- Location: Dartford, London
- Salary: On Application
- Sector: Business development, Creative & design, Print
- Job Type: Permanent
Job: Head of Art and DT
School: Secondary Academy, Bexley, Southeast London/Kent
Annual Salary:Enhanced MPS/UPS (Outer London) £37,928 - £56,217 + TLR2B £8,611
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Start date: January 2026
Aston Education is working with an Ofsted Good 11-18 secondary Academy in Bexley, in Southeast London/Kent. They are looking for apermanent Head of Art and DT.
The school is part of a respected medium size multi academy trust, and their reputation is built on a tradition of high standards and academic excellence.
The School and the MAT offer:
- An extensive support network
- Teachers' pension
- A wide range of professional development opportunities
- Attractive benefits package
- Excellent facilities
- Free car parking
As a Head ofArt and DT, you'll shape and deliver the strategic vision for Art and DT and lead the delivery of high-quality, engaging Art and DT education across key stages 3, 4 and 5.
The department has excellent results, and the team is passionate and experienced.
The department uses a range of techniques and disciplines including Fine Art, Sculpture, Print making, 3D design, Photography, Food Tech and Hospitality and Catering.
They have extensive facilities including dark room, kiln, etching presses, laser cutting, vacuum forming machinery, cameras, access to the latest Adobe Creative Cloud Apps, as well as a fully equipped kitchen.
As a Head of Art and DT you'll monitor and raise student achievement, lead on assessment and moderation and liaise with exam boards.
Experience, skills and qualifications required:
- QTS/QTLS and Art/DT specialism
- Deep understanding of the Art and DT curriculum for KS3, 4 and 5
- Experience teaching Art to KS3, 4 and 5
- Ability to teach Photography and knowledge Photoshop
- Passion to Champion Art and DT across the school
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced head of department, or have experience gained in a second in charge role.
Closing date: As soon as possible
Applications: Please contact Tarja Aila at Aston Education for an informal chat about this Head ofArt and DT job and to apply.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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