Head of Department
Clay College Stoke Closing date: Sun, 05 Apr 2026
- Full time
- £40k-£50k
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 "> published -
Job Summary
Job Description
Clay College Stoke is a unique, independent college with an international reputation, teaching ceramic skills to the highest level in Stoke-on-Trent.
Run by professional potters, the college delivers a comprehensive two-year Diploma course to fourteen full-time students, alongside public masterclasses and evening classes for the wider ceramic community.
We are looking for a full-time Head of Department to oversee the delivery of the teaching programme, to lead and support our small team of teaching staff, to co-ordinate the running of the studio, and to support and advance our mission.
We are looking for someone who is self-motivating, pro-active and highly-organised. In return we offer a collaborative and dynamic work environment, a competitive salary, pension contributions and 25 days holiday a year plus public holidays.
Job Requirements
Our ideal candidate will be friendly, pro-active, and creative, and will have:
- commitment to high quality teaching and fostering a positive learning environment for our students.
- excellent organisational skills
- sound people management and motivational skills
- experience of budget management
- at least 5 years as a professional maker and 3 years teaching ceramics.
Job Responsibilities
- The successful running of the Diploma Course and public Evening Classes and Masterclasses in line with the College mission and the Student Contract and Code of Conduct.
- Overseeing all activities related to the delivery of the curriculum, to budget and schedule, including organising the teaching rota and studio management.
- Student progression and welfare, including regular assessments and written records and the recruitment and selection of new students.
- Promoting a friendly, open-minded and collaborative learning environment.
- Management, support and development of the teaching team, including the part-time Course Director, part-time technician and visiting teaching staff.
- Compliance with employment, charity and company law, and health and safety policies.
- Liaison with the Board of Trustees: providing reports and attending occasional Trustee Meetings.
Job Overview
- Job Title: Head of Department
- Salary: £40k-£50k
- Hours: Full time
- Artform: Crafts
- Role: Teaching
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Sun, 05 Apr 2026
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Location:
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Job: Head of Department
Job: Head of Department
Organisation: Clay College Stoke
Postcode: ST6 3PE
How to Apply
Please email: [email protected] to request a full job description and application form.
The deadline for applications is 11pm on Sunday 5th April.
- Contact name: Joanna Seaton
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Clay College Stoke
Clay College Stoke is a unique, independent college with an international reputation, teaching ceramic skills to the highest level in Stoke-on-Trent. Run by professional potters, the college delivers a comprehensive two-year Diploma course to fourteen full-time students, alongside public masterclasses and evening classes for the wider ceramic community. The Clay College gallery hosts an inspired programme of selling exhibitions, showing the best of UK and international potters.