We’re looking for a great Faculty Leader for ARTS at XP Gateshead
“If I were to make a list of the best schools in the world, XP would be on that list.” – Ron Berger, Senior Advisor, Expeditionary Learning USA.
If you are a leader looking for a model of schooling that dares to break the mould, and genuinely connects the creative arts to the whole curriculum, then this might just be for you.
XP Gateshead is a new mainstream 11-16 Secondary School that opened in August 2021. We are a deliberately sized school with each year having 50 students, we currently have 200 students in years 7, 8, 9 and 10.
We are looking for great people who want to become even better to join our school.
We are now recruiting a Faculty Leader for ARTS which incorporates disciplines of Art, Photography, Media, DT, Creative Computing, Music and PE.
We are particularly interested in leaders with teaching expertise in Art & Design and Photography. Additional skills in Media and Design Technology would be welcome too.
At XPG, School Faculty Leads work closely with Trust Subject Leads and their role is essentially about “implementation and impact” of our expeditionary curriculum model.
This role is based at our school in Gateshead. There are seven other schools in our Trust which are based in Doncaster. You would also work closely with Trust Subject Leads from our Trus, to ensure that our carefully considered subject intent is implemented effectively in your faculty. There is an extensive induction process when joining our Trust.
You can read our recent Ofsted report here.
Our rigorous 3-D approach develops activism, leadership and equity in our students by creating beautiful work, which develops character and ensures that our children achieve academic success.
We believe a person is judged by their character and the quality of work they produce. As such the creative arts are at the heart of our curriculum. We teach through cross-curricular learning expeditions where students address important guiding questions, making connections between disciplines.
Our children express who they are by personalising their work, and are given time to produce beautiful and meaningful work by following a process of multiple drafts and critique, working towards creating products which are curated in the community and are indistinguishable from the work of professionals. Our students have work that is curated in our local hospital, in published local history books, at the Shipley Art Gallery, on streaming services for their music and have held exhibitions at the Farrell Centre, Great North Museum, Newcastle University, Caedmon Hall and more! Our students do work that matters through the arts and their work improves communities.
You will join our team of dedicated professionals in an innovative school setting with the purpose of improving life chances for young people in Gateshead. As a part of our team you would also be a Crew Leader for 12-13 students.
XP Gateshead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced check via the Disclosure and Barring Service .
If you would like any further information please contact us by email at [email protected] or by telephone on 0191 481 4360.
There will be an opportunity to look around the school at 5.00pm on Thursday 6th March with an ambassador tour from students and a chance to meet leaders. Please contact our office using the details above if you would like to attend this evening.
Application forms can be downloaded via the link below and all application forms should be returned directly to XP Trust [email protected] before Friday 14th March @ 9am. Interviews will take place between Wednesday 19th and Friday 21st February.
Position: Arts Faculty Lead
Pay Scale: L1 – L8
Hours: Full time
Deadline for Applications: Friday 14th March 9am
Interview Date: Wed 19th-Fri 21st March
Start Date: August 2025 (or ideally June 2025 if possible)