Head of Art and Design

Art and Design technology Head of Department

Outwood Academy Hasland Hall

Required From: Easter 2026 or September 2026

Salary:L1-5 - Starting point on scale negotiable for an exceptional candidate

Full Time

Ability to teach Art or DT or Both.

Chief Executive Officer: Lee Wilson
Principal: Ian Cooper

Outwood Academy Hasland Hall is an 11-16 academy based in the large friendly Derbyshire town of Chesterfield near Derby and Sheffield.

The Academy became part of the Outwood Family of Schools in 2021 and as part of Outwood Grange Academies Trust we are a welcoming and supportive academy with a relentless determination to provide the very best education for every child. We place students at the centre of everything we do with a focus on creating a culture of success and a positive climate for learning.

As part of Outwood Grange Academies Trust we offer our colleagues extensive CPD opportunities and are committed to the Outwood vision of putting students first raising standards and transforming lives.

We believe we are on a journey to Outstanding. Help to take us to the next level.

We work hard to ensure we reduce workload on staff allowing more time in the classroom to put our vision of students first raising standards and transforming lives into practice.

All academies within the Outwood Family have gained the IQM Inclusive Schools Award with 18 having Centre of Excellence status and one holding Flagship status.

If you share our vision join our family.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role please contact

The Art and Design department at Outwood Academy Hasland Hall is situated beside our beautiful quad a tranquil space that in the summer months is home to ducks and their ducklings. This inspiring natural setting provides a rich source of stimulus for our students particularly within their Art and Photography GCSE projects. Both subjects are highly popular options and students who choose them do so with high expectations and a strong desire to succeed.

This is a growing and ambitious department making it an excellent opportunity for an aspiring Head of Department to develop their leadership skills and make a meaningful impact within a creative and valued area of the school. Housed within a Grade II listed building the Art department benefits from recently modernised surrounding spaces thoughtfully designed to showcase our students artwork. The department continues to benefit from ongoing investment reflecting the schools commitment to the arts.

As a school we work closely with our neighbouring academy within the same trust fostering excellence high expectations and a strong sense of community. As Head of Art and Photography you will be fully supported to achieve the very best outcomes for our students whether you are an aspiring leader or an experienced practitioner seeking your next challenge..