Head of Art / Art Teacher
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Head of Art / Art Teacher
Further Education College - Norwich, Norfolk
Start Date: September 2026
We are seeking an inspiring and committed Head of Art / Art Teacher to join our creative faculty at a thriving Further Education College in Norwich, Norfolk. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator to shape and lead the Art Provision, or for an excellent Art Teacher ready to take the next step in their career.
Depending on experience, the successful candidate will either:
· Lead and develop the Art curriculum across FE programmes, or
· Deliver high-quality Art teaching while contributing to the wider development of the department
You will teach and support learners across a range of FE qualifications, fostering creativity, curiosity, and technical skill while helping students progress to higher education, apprenticeships, or creative careers.
Key Responsibilities:
· Deliver engaging and inclusive Art lessons to FE students
· Plan, assess, and monitor learner progress in line with awarding body requirements
· Contribute to curriculum development and enrichment activities
· (For Head of Art) Lead, mentor, and support other Art staff
· Promote high standards of teaching, learning, and assessment
· Support learners pastoral, academic, and creative development
We are looking for someone who:
· Holds a relevant degree in Art, Fine Art, or a related subject
· Has teaching experience within FE, secondary, or post-16 education
· Is passionate about creative education and student success
· Has strong classroom management and communication skills
· Demonstrates a commitment to inclusive and innovative teaching
· (For leadership applicants) Has experience or aspirations to lead a curriculum area
A recognised teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards one) is essential.
Why Join Us?
· A supportive and forward-thinking college community
· Well-equipped creative spaces and resources
· Opportunities for professional development and progression
· A vibrant location in the historic and cultural city of Norwich
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV and a supporting statement outlining your suitability for the role and your teaching or leadership approach within Art education.
Closing date and interview details to be confirmed.
Early applications are encouraged.
Our agency is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references will be required.
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⭐ Highlight your Fine Art degree and FE teaching experience at the top as the advert specifically requires both qualifications
📊 Quantify your teaching impact: 'Led 15 A-Level Art students to 95% pass rate' or 'Developed curriculum serving 120 FE learners'
🎯 Emphasise your post-16 or FE experience as this role specifically focuses on Further Education rather than secondary school
🌐 Mention any curriculum leadership or department development experience if applying for Head of Art position
🤝 Include examples of supporting student progression to higher education, apprenticeships or creative careers
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- •Led Art curriculum redesign for 3 FE qualification levels, achieving 92% student progression rate to higher education or creative apprenticeships
- •Mentored 4 junior Art teachers through teaching qualification process, improving department teaching standards by 25%
- •Developed enrichment programme engaging 85 FE Art students in gallery partnerships and live project work with local creative industries
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Prospero Teaching's Head of Art position at Norwich FE College represents exactly the creative leadership opportunity I seek, combining my Fine Art degree with extensive post-16 teaching experience to shape the next generation of artists.
My background in Further Education Art teaching, coupled with curriculum development expertise, positions me perfectly to lead your creative faculty whilst supporting learners' progression to higher education and creative careers.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How would you develop an Art curriculum that meets awarding body requirements across different FE qualification levels?
- ›What strategies would you use to assess and monitor learner progress in practical Art subjects?
- ›How would you integrate enrichment activities into the Art curriculum?
- ›What experience do you have with post-16 Art education compared to secondary teaching?
- ›How would you ensure inclusive teaching practices in Art education?
Behavioural
- ›Describe a time when you had to mentor or support a struggling Art student through to success
- ›Tell me about a challenging classroom management situation you faced and how you resolved it
- ›Give an example of when you led curriculum development or innovation in Art education
- ›Describe how you have supported students' progression to higher education or creative careers
- ›Tell me about a time when you had to adapt your teaching approach for diverse learners
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Describe a time when you had to mentor or support a struggling Art student through to success
Give an example of when you led curriculum development or innovation in Art education