Trust Arts Development Leader

Trust Arts Development Leader

Salary: Scale PO1, Point 27 - 30 pro rata (£38,220 - £40,777 FTE)

Contract: Part-time 15hrs/wk (2 Days), 52 weeks per annum

Location: Across Anglian Learning schools and Trust sites as required

Please note that we reserve the right to interview prior to the advertised closing date. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.

The Vacancy

Anglian Learning is a successful multi-academy trust in East Anglian responsible for 22 schools educating over 11,000 pupils and employing more than 1650 staff. We value a culture of supportive, respectful relationships with a shared goal of enabling inclusive and aspirational learning in every classroom.

Anglian Learning is seeking an ambitious, creative and highly organised Arts Development Lead to drive and champion arts enrichment opportunities across our family of schools.

This exciting role will lead the development of collaborative arts projects, cultural partnerships and Trust-wide enrichment opportunities that broaden pupils' access to high-quality arts and cultural experiences. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting schools with Artsmark and Arts Award participation, securing external funding, and strengthening connections with local, regional and national arts organisations.

This is a unique opportunity for someone passionate about arts education to shape a vibrant and inclusive creative culture across our Trust.

About the Role

Working closely with school leaders, teachers, arts practitioners and cultural organisations, you will:

• Lead the development and coordination of extra-curricular arts and cultural opportunities across Anglian Learning schools
• Create and deliver innovative Trust-wide arts projects, performances, exhibitions and showcases
• Develop partnerships with galleries, theatres, universities, community organisations and arts practitioners
• Support schools in achieving Artsmark and developing Arts Award provision
• Identify and secure external funding through grants, sponsorships and partnerships
• Promote student voice, leadership and participation in the arts
• Strengthen collaboration between schools to share expertise and develop creative opportunities
• Represent Anglian Learning within regional and national arts and cultural networks

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a motivated and forward-thinking individual who:

• Has a strong passion for arts education and cultural engagement
• Has experience developing or coordinating arts, cultural or enrichment programmes
• Can build effective partnerships with schools and external organisations
• Has excellent communication, organisation and project management skills
• Is proactive, innovative and able to generate new opportunities
• Has experience of funding applications, partnership working or event coordination
• Understands the value of inclusion and participation in the arts for all young people
• Has knowledge of Artsmark and/or Arts Award (desirable)

Why Join Anglian Learning?

At Anglian Learning, we believe that access to high-quality arts and cultural experiences enriches education and transforms lives. You will join a collaborative and ambitious Trust committed to creativity, inclusion and opportunity for all pupils.

This role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact across multiple schools while building meaningful partnerships within the cultural sector.

Regrettably we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must either have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application or be in the process of obtaining this, as proof of right to work will be required during the recruitment process.

For further information about the role requirements, our Trust and school, please see the attached documentation.

Closing Date: Friday 5th June 2026

Interview date: TBC

Start date: August 2026, however flexible for the right applicant

• We value diversity and welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation. As a Disability Confident Employer we are committed to working with applicants and existing staff to explore ways in which we can remove barriers to support everyone to fulfil their potential.

Anglian Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks. Therefore, all posts within the Trust are subject to robust pre-employment checks including but not limited to checks carried out by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Our policies for Ex-Offenders, GDPR, Safeguarding and Recruitment can be found on our website: www.anglianlearning.org

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Location: Central Team

Salary: Scale PO1, Point 27 - 30 pro rata (£38,220 - £40,777 FTE)

Job reference: REQ000356

Apply by: 05/06/2026

Package: Please see a full description of our generous benefits included in this advert.

Contractual hours: 15

Basis: Part Time 52 weeks