Head of Faculty - Art & Design
Glenalmond College
Perth and Kinross
- Expiring soon
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 6 June 2025
Job overview
The Position
We are looking to appoint a Head of Faculty - Art and Design Technology (DART) for a September 2025 start. The successful candidate should be able to teach from Year 1 to A-level and be registered or eligible to be registered with GTC Scotland.
The College
Founded in 1847 by William Gladstone and others, Glenalmond College is a fully co-educational boarding and day school, set in the stunning Perthshire countryside and enjoying magnificent grounds of over 300 acres in an un-rivalled setting at the foot of the Grampian hills. The principal point of entry is at 13 but we have a small Second Form group which is geared towards those transferring at 12 from the Scottish primary system. There are presently four boys' boarding houses and three girls' houses.
The School has excellent academic and co-curricular facilities. In addition to cricket, rugby and lacrosse pitches, there are tennis courts, squash courts, a grass athletics track, a nine-hole golf course, a swimming pool, a sports hall and an all-weather playing surface. The Robin Thomson Theatre building is the venue for our drama and musical productions. The School has a strong CCF contingent, an outstanding Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme and a Community Service programme that operates locally on a regular basis.
Package Description
We offer:
- A competitive salary
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Free staff lunches during term time
- Employee assistance programme
- Complimentary refreshments during hours of work
- A great working environment as part of a developing team and the possibility of opportunities for the role to grow.
- Fee concessions are available for staff children who attend Glenalmond and there are various reciprocal arrangements with local Prep schools
Main Responsibilities
Line Management and Accountability
Reports to: Senior Leadership Team (Academic Deputy Head)
Responsible for: Teachers and support staff within the DART Faculty
Liaises with: SLT, Subject Leads, Examination Officers, External Agencies, Parents, and Carers
Strategic Leadership and Faculty Development
- Lead the development of faculty improvement plans aligned to whole-school strategic aims.
- Oversee curriculum planning, ensuring schemes of work meet both internal standards and external accreditation requirements.
- Ensure that the faculty contributes to Glenalmond's academic reputation and maintains high expectations for all learners.
- Represent the faculty in whole-school planning and improvement initiatives.
Curriculum, Teaching, and Learning
- Design and deliver a curriculum that reflects best practices in art, design, and technology education.
- Stay abreast of national and international developments in creative education and ensure these are embedded into practice.
- Monitor the quality of teaching and learning through lesson observation, work scrutiny, and student feedback.
- Embed key cross-curricular themes including digital literacy, critical thinking, and sustainability.
Staff Development and Appraisal
- Lead and support performance management processes for staff within the faculty.
- Identify and provide CPD opportunities that align with faculty and school priorities.
- Induct, mentor, and coach new and early career teachers.
- Foster a collaborative and collegiate faculty culture.
Quality Assurance and Data
- Use data effectively to track pupil progress, identify trends, and intervene as necessary.
- Set and monitor performance targets for staff and students.
- Produce reports for SLT and governors on faculty performance and development.
- Ensure robust systems for moderation, assessment, and standardisation are in place.
Resources and Budget Management
- Manage the faculty budget and resources, ensuring value for money.
- Ensure effective deployment of staff, teaching spaces, and specialist equipment.
- Maintain an orderly and stimulating environment conducive to creative learning.
Pastoral Contribution and Whole School Involvement
- Contribute to the wider life of the College through co-curricular and enrichment activities.
- Support the school鈥檚 pastoral ethos by monitoring student well-being and engaging with the tutor system.
- Promote the DART subjects across the school and to prospective families.
Teaching Commitment
- Teach a reduced timetable within the faculty, modelling exemplary practice in planning, teaching, assessment, and feedback.
- Be a visible and supportive presence within classrooms and studios.
General Responsibilities
- Uphold the values and ethos of Glenalmond College.
- Support whole-school policies and participate in key events, including Open Days, exhibitions, and staff meetings.
- Comply with 51黑料, health and safety, and professional conduct expectations.
The Ideal Candidate
Personal and Professional Qualities Sought
- A proven track record of excellence in the delivery of Art or Design and technology
- Ability to lead and inspire others
- Excellent communication (oral and written), interpersonal and listening skills
- Excellent planning and organisational skills
- An in-depth understanding of life in a Boarding School
- Demonstrable experience of pastoral care provision
- The ability to represent the school to parents, external agencies and professional bodies
- A willingness to embrace continual, personal and professional development.
About Glenalmond College
The College is built on the south bank of the River Almond, from the north bank of which rise the Grampians. It is about 50 miles north of Edinburgh and 10 miles from both Perth and Crieff.
The College Buildings, grouped round a cloistered quadrangle, comprise the Chapel, Hall, Library, houserooms and studies, study bedrooms, classrooms. A separate block houses additional classrooms, a purpose built Science Centre and a Theatre. A few yards away are the Art School and the Design and Technology Centre. Next to these are the Music practise rooms.
The Sports Complex consists of squash courts, a strength and conditioning suite, an indoor sports hall and a heated indoor swimming pool, fitness suite and an indoor .22 range.
Houses. There are 4 houses for boys and 3 houses for girls. The organisation of all the Houses is the same, each having accommodation for resident Housestaff. Senior boys and girls have study-bedrooms or studies of their own.
Religion. The College is an Episcopalian foundation and has a splendid Chapel. However all denominations are welcomed.
Admission. Boys and girls enter the College between the ages of 13 and 14 via the Common Entrance Examination or Entrance Scholarship papers. Pupils leaving Primary Schools may qualify by tests and examinations for junior entry at rising 12. Girls and boys may also qualify for entry into the Lower Sixth, or at other points during their school career.
Curriculum. In the first 3 years all pupils take a wide range of subjects up to the GCSE with English, Mathematics, a modern language and the 3 Sciences as core subjects. Greek, Spanish, German, Art, Drama, Music, Design/Technology, History, Geography, Latin, Computer Science, Physical Education are optional subjects to GCSE and beyond. Each pupil is guided by a tutor.
The Sixth Form provides specialist courses in Arts and Sciences leading to GCE A-Level and also a selection of SQA Higher Levels. Lectures from outside speakers on social, economic and cultural subjects of topical interest take place regularly.
Economics, Business Studies, Theatre Studies, History of Art, and Politics are now fully established in the Sixth Form.
Careers. Over 90% of pupils qualify for entry to university; some go direct to professional careers, industry, the Services, etc. Great emphasis is placed on careers guidance: careers talks, visits and advice along with a well-stocked careers room assist pupils in their choice. Most pupils take careers aptitude tests at age 16.
Art, Drama and Music. Music plays a central part in the life of the school: there is an Orchestra as well as smaller String, Woodwind and Brass Groups. A large Choir and Choral Society perform at the College, in Perth and in Edinburgh. The Concert Society arranges recitals and concerts at the College; frequent visits are made to concerts in Perth and elsewhere. There is a Pipe Band.
The Drama and Art departments flourish, in conjunction with the well-established Design and Technology Centre. Art, Music as well as Design/Technology form part of the normal curriculum and can be taken at GCSE and A level.
Games and Recreations. Rugby, Hockey and Lacrosse are played in the Michaelmas Term and there is a wide variety of activities to choose from in the Lent Term including Football. In Summer Term the sports are Cricket, Athletics, Shooting, Tennis and Golf. Shooting on the Miniature Ranges takes place during the two winter terms. There is a large indoor heated Swimming Pool and pupils are trained in personal survival and Lifesaving. There are also Squash Courts, Tennis Courts, a private Golf Course, and two full-size all-weather pitches for hockey and tennis.
During the Summer, pupils have the opportunity to explore the hills and the neighbouring countryside.
Combined Cadet Force. There is a contingent of the Combined Cadet Force which has strong links with the Armed Forces and the Royal Regiment of Scotland (Black Watch Battalion) in particular. The ceremonial dress, as worn by the Pipe Band for example, is the Highland dress with the Murray of Atholl tartan.
Army and Air sections, with a Pre-Service section for Junior Pupils, are organised on the basis of the Duke of Edinburgh鈥檚 Award. Shooting and Adventure Training figure prominently; pupils may also be engaged on Conservation, Community Service Work or Mountain Awareness Group.
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