Head of Department Art, Design & Technology (Maternity Cover)

Head of Department Art, Design & Technology (Maternity Cover)

Benefits: Generous pension, condensed school year, training and development, recognition policies, wellbeing support (24/7 GP access & EAP), access to discount platform, work-life balance, family-friendly policies, free parking, occupational sick pay

We are seeking a Head of Departmentto join our team at Jubilee High School, part of Bourne Education Trust.

About Jubilee High School

Jubilee High School is a high-performing comprehensive school dedicated to serving the educational needs of families in Runnymede, Woking, and Elmbridge. As part of the Bourne Education Trust (BET), a successful multi-academy trust comprising twenty-five schools across Surrey, Hampshire, and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, we are committed to "Transforming schools changing lives."

At Jubilee High, our mission is to ensure that every child thrives during their time with us. We are proud to have received a strong 'Good' Ofsted grading in March 2024, a testament to our commitment to excellence. Our priority is to help our students achieve more than they ever thought possible.

Details

Position: Head of Department Art, Design & Technology

Contract: Full time, Temporary ( Maternity Cover - 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027)

Start Date: September 2026

• Condensed school year with two week half term in October
• Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
• Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
• Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests and flu vaccinations
• Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Staff Shop benefits platform
• Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
• Free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme

Key responsibilities include:

• To lead and co-ordinate the professional development
• To conduct appraisals and set objectives to develop individuals
• To build a cohesive team that in Tuckman's Model is 'performing'
• To run regular team meetings that facilitate the delivery of the Development Plan

Requirements include:

• Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent
• Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children
• Ability to evidence effective continuous professional development
• Ability to evidence effective communication with a wide audience/range of stakeholders

For full job description and requirements, please see applicant pack on our careers website.

Our Culture

At Bourne Education Trust, we value colleagues who are:

• Reflective, optimistic and aspirational
• Collaborative and innovative
• Committed, engaged and professional
• Advocates for equality and inclusivity

How to apply for this role:

Please click 'Quick Apply' to be redirected to our careers site. From there, you can access our applicant information pack and complete our online application form. Please note CVs without a fully completed application form will not be considered.

The closing date for this vacancy is the 15th April 2026. However we strongly recommend applying early to have the best possible chance of being considered. Applications will be considered on receipt, and we retain the right to amend the closing date and withdraw this vacancy if we have received sufficient applications.

Bourne Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows safeguarding interview procedures. We expect all candidates to meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.In advertising our vacancies, we are committed to accommodating diverse needs. If you require the applicant job pack to be supplied in a different format, please don't hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to provide a suitable alternative.

School Lane, Addlestone, Surrey, KT15 1TE

Job reference: HOD/ArtDesignTech/032026

For further information about this vacancy please contact us using Ref: HOD/ArtDesignTech/032026.