Faculty Leader: Creative Arts & Industries

Here at Lode Heath School, we’re on a mission to further develop all aspects of teaching, learning and assessment. Within this refreshingly collaborative and team-focused culture, colleagues work together towards shared goals. Our aim, quite simply, is to make sure that student achievement is at the very heart of everything we do. Now’s your opportunity to help us achieve our ambitious goals as you lead our Creative Arts & Industries Faculty. And for the right candidate, there is the potential for whole school leadership responsibilities.

The Faculty brings together the five subjects of Art, Design Technology, Food, Drama & Music into one team where a desire to bring these subjects to life and develop students’ wider skills drives the sharing of best practice and the trialling of innovative approaches. So we look forward to welcoming fresh thinking and new ideas to achieve this.

As Head of Faculty: Creative Arts & Industries, you will be highly motivated to achieve the best for all of our students and to support the subject leaders (as well as leading the Art team directly) and wider team to deliver an exceptional learning experience.

You will be an effective classroom practitioner who is equipped to share your expertise to ensure even higher attainment and more positive learning experiences for our students. You will likely have some experience of leadership, or this might be your first foray, but your commitment and desire for excellence will be clear.

Following continued success over the last few years, the community trusts us to deliver an excellent education. In turn, we are working to develop Lode Heath as a learning hub for everyone in that community where the sharing of best practice is both encouraged and commonplace. As you support your students and team to thrive, we will support you to progress your career with us. The ongoing training and development of our staff is a key priority, which is why you’ll enjoy access to a wide range of CPD opportunities including NPQs and our own Trust-wide leadership development programme.

If you’d like to be part of our exciting future, you will need to share our belief in educating the whole person - and in helping every student, irrespective of their background or abilities, to build the skills, confidence and independence they need to thrive in higher education or the workplace.

There’s an exceptional environment waiting for you outside of work too. One of the most prosperous towns in the Midlands, Solihull offers plenty of superb amenities and also has excellent transport links to Birmingham city centre and beyond.

Lode Heath School is a member of the Arden Multi-Academy Trust where we are committed in working together to enrich the experiences of all within the AMAT family; we have a clear vision to generate selfbelief, self-worth, esteem and confidence in our young people who can then display the ambition and aspiration in achieving high educational outcomes.

An informal visit to the school is a great way to discover Lode Heath for yourself. Just contact Mrs Abi Birchill at the email address below to arrange a date.

To find out more and to apply, please visit http://www.lodeheathschool.co.uk/vacancies or email office@lodeheath.org.uk. Completed application forms to be returned to Laura Suddon Associate Headteacher by email to the above address.

Closing date: 9am, Wednesday 1 May 2024.

Lode Heath School Staff, Governors and Students are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of students and staff. As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children you will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) and carry out reference checks. All applications will be considered on their merit.