Head of Art & Design and Technology

Lancing Prep Worthing are seeking to appoint an inspirational, committed and enthusiastic Head of Art & Design and Technology.

Key Skills required:

• Degree-level education in Art or/and Design and Technology or a relevant discipline with appropriate postgraduate professional qualifications and experience in schools.
• An inspirational practitioner. 
• An excellent team player with the ability to lead and work with a small team but also to work independently.
• Good understanding of independent schools and their rationale.
• To have the personality, enthusiasm, and gravitas to be an outstanding ambassador for the school.
• Excellent manner with parents.
• Organisation, discretion, flexibility and attention to detail.
• Evidence of CPD.
• Excellent skills in oral and written communication and strong organisational skills.
• Ability to form strong working relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents.
• Be able to manage and prioritise their own working life, balancing departmental responsibilities alongside other professional responsibilities in the school. 
• Confident proficiency with using Microsoft Office. Training will be given on the school’s Management Information System (iSAMS).

Personal Characteristics:

• Commitment and passion for teaching in general and Art and DT specifically.
• Resourcefulness and flexibility.
• Desire to be fully involved in the life of the school.
• Ability to lead from the front and by example.
• Ability to see through to completion.
• Ability to work under pressure of deadlines.

Application Procedure:

Applications should be made using the application form. Candidates are asked to add a covering letter setting out, as succinctly as possible, their reasons for applying for the position. 

Application forms are available from the College website www.lancingcollege.org.uk. 

Please send any emails to recruitment@lancing.org.uk. 

A full curriculum vitae and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of a minimum of two referees, one of whom should be the candidate’s current or most recent employer should be included with the application. 

Closing date: 15th April 2024

Interviews: w/c 6th May 2024