Head of Art and DT

Head of Art & DTWhy choose Dixons Pennine Academy? Dixons Pennine Academy is an ambitious 11-16 secondary school serving the community of Copley, Stalybridge and wider Tameside area. As part of Dixons Academies Trust, the academy provides students with strong academic foundations alongside exceptional pastoral care and personal development. It fosters a culture in which students develop confidence, curiosity and respect for others, preparing them to thrive in a diverse modern society and lead successful, purposeful lives. In September 2025, it further strengthened its provision with the opening of a dedicated Resource Base, creating an additional 12 places to support students with SEND which will increase to 20 places by September 2027. 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 Consistent behaviour and expectations; teachers can teach and students can learn Fortnightly coaching for all staff Schemes of work fully resourced and ready 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 Greater 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 flexible working policy 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 devel