Job Description

The Role

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 unrivaled 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.


Main Responsibilities

Line Management and Accountability

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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's 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

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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

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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 safeguarding, 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 A candidate who will be able to work collaboratively and productively with staff from other disciplines when required. 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 the school/organisation

Glenalmond College is an inspiring place to live and work. The community atmosphere and warmth of welcome are matched by the commitment and professionalism of our staff, who are key to the success of the school.


Glenalmond welcomes boys and girls, aged 12 to 18, as boarders or day pupils. Most of our pupils are British, but we also have a number of pupils from up to 16 different countries around the world. There are up to 400 pupils at Glenalmond College, an almost even balance of boys and girls.


Glenalmond offers a rigorous model of education with international currency. A curriculum of breadth and depth, balancing a core of facilitating subjects with a variety of options to inform, challenge and ignite passions and recognise developments in technology.


Our purpose at Glenalmond is to help make the world a better place. That aim hasn't changed at all since our foundation way back in 1847, and we share Ralph Waldo Emerson's definition of success:

"To laugh often and much...to appreciate beauty...to find the best in others, to leave the world a bit better...to know even one life has breathed easier because you lived."


Package Description

We offer:

A competitive salary Teacher's 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