Assistant Head of School - Art

Application Deadline: 29 August 2025

Department: ART - ART

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Bath, England

Reporting To: Shaun Mullen

Compensation: £42,895 - £44,209 / year

Description

Permanent contract, 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
 

The Assistant to the Head of School (Art) will provide high-quality academic leadership and operational management within the Art Department. The role will support the Head of School – Creative, Performance and Digital Arts – in delivering excellence in curriculum planning, teaching, learning, assessment, and learner outcomes. The postholder will be responsible for ensuring the efficient management of staff, resources, and student experience within the Art Department, aligned with the strategic goals of the College.



Bath College is an inclusive education and training community, providing learning for people with a wide range of abilities from a far-reaching area, from entry level to Level 5 programmes. We are committed to meeting the needs of all our students. This is a very exciting time to join the College.


 If you feel you can make a positive contribution, please complete the application form, making sure you detailing how your qualifications, skills and experience meet the requirements of the role.

The job posting can close as soon as sufficient applications have been received.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Management 

• Take operational responsibility the Art Department teaching and support staff, ensuring consistent application of policies, effective communication, and staff development. 
• Support the Head of School in delivering the curriculum strategy and key performance indicators for department 
• Oversee the completion of effective Annual Performance Reviews for all members of the department, working in conjunction with the CTL.   
• Coordinate the departmental timetable, curriculum delivery models, and staffing rotas in collaboration with central teams. 
• Embed and model the College values and promote an inclusive, ambitious, and collaborative culture within the department 
• Monitor the budget for the department and work with colleagues to ensure purchasing of resources is efficient and timely 

Please see attached for the full Job Description

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Relevant degree in Art or related subject 
• Recognised teaching qualification (minimum Level 5) 
• Line management or team leadership experience 

Please see attached for the full Person Specification 

Staff Benefits

• Generous paid holiday entitlement of 35 days, exclusive of College closure days and public holidays. Pro rata for part time roles.
• One Selfie Day per year
• Contributory salary pension scheme (Local Government) 
• Continuing Professional Development for all staff 
• Laptop Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Private Healthcare Scheme
• £500 Refer a friend and earn a reward 
• Subsidised cafes - at both campuses
• Employee Assistance Programme – Staff have access to this programme. It is a free and strictly confidential short-term counselling and support service (up to six meetings after an initial assessment session with a qualified counselor) 
• The College offers an eye sight test for anyone who meets the criteria as described within the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations.
• Progressive family friendly policies (exceeding statutory requirements) that supports a health work/life balance, all staff are entitled to request flexible working. 
• Discounted treatments at the Academy, Bath Campus
• Free parking at the Somer Valley Campus in Radstock