Head of Art and Design

Why choose Dixons McMillan Academy?We believe that people, more than strategy, create value - we all belong and grow together'9 in 10' for teachers: our innovative strategy providing greater flexibility and agency Culture of high expectations; teachers can teach and students can learnHighly effective and tailored CPD: 100% of teachers believe they are a better teacher since starting with usA real focus on healthy and efficient systems: schemes of work fully resourced and readyThe right candidate will be totally aligned to our values of resilience, integrity and courtesy and completely committed to our mission: we are determined to provide our students and our families with the very best education possible so that they leave the academy as highly employable individuals and fully ready to lead happy and successful lives.Why choose Dixons Academies Trust? Our mission is to challenge educational and social disadvantage in the North. As a school trust, we are committed to making a difference where it matters most through delivering exceptional education in our schools in Bradford, Leeds, Liverpool and Manchester, which include primaries, secondaries, all-throughs and a standalone sixth form.We are values driven: we work hard on the things that matter, with humility; we are good and kind; we are motivated by mastery, autonomy and purpose.We have been challenging educational and social disadvantage for over 30 years. We have launched a bold to give our teachers more time back. We are ambitious for every child and highly inclusive. We have an innovative approach to central operations which allows educators to focus on teaching and learning. We prioritise the professional development and growth of all our staff; every member of Team Dixons receives regular coaching. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and our staff work collaboratively to share resources and reduce workload. We offer hybrid working arrangements and free on-site parking. We have a wealth of benefits and salary sacrifice schemes (private health, lifestyle benefits and discounts).Within our communities, we work together to establish joyful, rigorous, high performing schools which maximise attainment, value diversity, develop character and build cultural capital. By the age of 18, we want every students to have the choice of university or a high-quality apprenticeship.Visit ourLearn moreFull details of this role can be found in theInterviews will take place on 19 November 2025.Please visit our careers site at for more information about our trust, our roles and our benefits or call us on 01274 089880 and speak to Kat Ratcliffe, Academy Administration Manager, to discuss the role further.We are committed to equality of opportunity, recruiting a diverse workforce, and creating an inclusive environment for everyone at Dixons. Therefore, we encourage applications from underrepresented communities and irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergent status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, gender reassignment, sex, or sexual orientation. We are happy to make reasonable adjustments wherever possible through the recruitment process should this be required.We are focussed on delivering an ambitious equality, diversity and inclusion strategy. You can read more about thisOur trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.