Curriculum Team Leader of Art and Photography

Are you a passionate professional ready to build your future?

Do you want to work in a supportive environment where your skills and contributions are valued?

Join us!

At Futura Learning Partnership, we are committed to creating an environment where every employee - whether in teaching, support, or leadership - can flourish. We strive to attract, develop, and retain the very best talent by creating a culture that values professional development, wellbeing, and inclusion.

Your Role in Building Brighter Futures

As a Curriculum Team Leader Art and Photography at Chilton Trinity School, you will play a key role in contributing to the delivery of Futura’s mission statement of “Building the brightest future for all, enabling every individual to flourish”. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about living our values and making a positive impact on all the young people in our Trust.

Chilton Trinity School is proud to be a thriving 11-16 co-educational school servicing the community of Bridgwater and the surrounding areas. Please view the school’s website to find out further information about the school.

Purpose of the role:

•  Ensure the provision of an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated Art and Photography curriculum.
•  Be accountable for student progress within the subject areas of Art and Photography across all Key Stages.
•  Monitor the quality of teaching within the Art and Photography curriculum area.
•  Develop and enhance the teaching practice of others.

As a Curriculum Team Leader of Art and Photography your principal accountabilities will include:

•  Strategic Direction and Development
•  Operational Management
•  Leading Teaching and Learning
•  Teaching and Learning
•  will be responsible to:

PLEASE SEE THE JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED FOR THE FULL LIST OF ACCOUNTABILITIES.

What You’ll Bring to Futura

We are looking for a passionate Curriculum Team Leader who:

• Qualifications: Has a good relevant Honours degree, must hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with evidence of completion of induction. These qualifications ensure that the candidate has met the national standards required for teaching and has gained the necessary initial classroom experience to lead a department effectively.
• Experience: A minimum of two years' teaching experience across the full age and ability range in secondary education is essential. The candidate should have a strong understanding of recent developments in teaching and learning, as well as a proven ability to facilitate student progress and improvement. Familiarity with the National Curriculum and effective differentiation strategies is important, alongside experience in assessment for learning and delivering lessons to students from Year 7 to Year 11. Experience of managing a budget is desirable.
• Skills: Can demonstrate excellent classroom management and teaching skills, as well as strong leadership abilities to implement curriculum changes effectively. They should possess outstanding communication skills, both written and oral, and be able to foster positive relationships with students, colleagues, and team members. A high level of ICT proficiency for both teaching and administrative tasks is required, ensuring efficiency in lesson delivery and department management.
• Can demonstrate a passion for creating a supportive and inclusive environment for all members of our school community.
• Aligns with our trust-wide values by bringing a positive, collaborative approach to their work and a willingness to continuously develop professionally.

PLEASE SEE THE JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED FOR THE FULL LIST OF REQUIREMENTS.

What We Offer to Support Your Growth

• Professional Growth: Continuous Professional Development (CPD), inset days, rotation and secondment opportunities, and leadership succession programmes.
• Wellbeing Support: Initiatives like ‘Wellbeing Moments,’ flexible working arrangements, and access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for mental health support.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Generous defined pension schemes, Health Cash-back Plan (covering dentist, physiotherapy appointments etc.), and multiple retail discount schemes.
• Sustainability Commitment: Reducing our carbon footprint through our Climate and Nature initiatives across all schools.
• Inclusive Culture: A collaborative environment where diversity is celebrated, helping staff bring their best selves to work and thrive in their roles.

Key Information:

Application Deadline: 11/05/2025 @ 23:59

Interview Date: to be confirmed

Start Date: 01/09/2025

Contract Type: Permanent full time

PLEASE NOTE: Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement.

Futura Learning Partnership is Committed to Safeguarding:

Futura Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Your suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. For this post, prior to appointment Futura Learning Partnership will apply for a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring check, a Children’s Barred list check, two satisfactory references, one of which must be from your existing/most recent employer and completed by a Headteacher/appropriate senior manager/HR Lead, satisfactory pre-employment health screening, online searches and for Teachers, a Prohibition Check in relation to the children’s workforce. In some settings a Declaration will be required in order to meet our obligations under the ‘Disqualification under the Childcare Act 2006.

Equal Opportunities:

At Futura Learning Partnership, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated, and everyone is treated fairly. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to supporting our staff to achieve their full potential.