Representing AQA and delivering key subject messages to external audiences.
Supporting schools, centres, and teachers with subject-related queries, and planning and delivering our Creative Arts specifications.
Engaging with teachers both face-to-face and online to support continuous improvement and subject confidence.
Building strong relationships with subject stakeholders and using insights to shape future developments.
Gathering and analysing data and customer feedback using relevant tools to inform decisions and improve delivery.
Collaborating with internal teams such as Product Management, Marketing, Sales, and Events to ensure alignment and smooth delivery.

A clear and confident understanding of one or more Creative Arts subjects, their specifications and current pedagogy.
An understanding of GCSE and/or A level assessment and awareness of the wider education landscape.
Have an openness to working across multiple Creative Arts subjects and a willingness to develop expertise beyond your primary specialism.
Experience that shows you’ve already extended your influence beyond your own classroom, for example through subject networks, CPD delivery, EdTech projects or other outward facing responsibilities.
Current or former teaching experience and ability to demonstrate credibility with teachers.
The ability to use data effectively to inform delivery and understand customer impact.
Clear and empathetic communication skills, including presenting to teachers, parents and students and responding to questions or challenges.
The ability to explain AQA’s offer in a clear and accessible way.
Flexibility to travel extensively, including occasional overnight stays.

A benefits package including up to 11.5 percent pension contribution
BUPA healthcare support
wellbeing programmes
volunteering opportunities
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service, along with discretionary Christmas closure days.

Subject Support Manager – Creative Arts

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