Part-time Head of Art (Graphic Design Specialism)


Company:	Manchester High School for Girls
Salary:	Manchester High School for Girls has its own salary scale and the salary for the role will be dependent on qualifications, knowledge and experience.
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Manchester, M14 6HS
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	16 Oct 2026
Closing date:	3 Nov 2026

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Summary

The Head of Department is the subject leader, therefore is responsible to the Deputy Head (Teaching and Learning) and the Head Mistress, for the organisation, teaching, assessment and development of the subject throughout the Senior School, ensuring that each student is encouraged to develop their potential to the full in a climate of positive achievement. The Head of Department should seek to create an atmosphere which is harmonious and productive both for students and staff.

Key Responsibilities:

The core purpose of the subject leader is to provide professional leadership and to strategically manage a subject area to secure high quality teaching, effective use of resources and improved standards of learning and achievement for all students. The Head of Department, as subject leader, must work closely with the senior team in each of the key areas and liaise with other colleagues as appropriate.

This position is approx. 0.8FTE over four days.

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