Art Teacher - Regarded School

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a creative and enthusiastic Art Teacher to join a highly regarded secondary school in Derby. The school is looking for an inspiring teacher who can encourage students to develop their artistic skills, confidence and creativity through an engaging and ambitious curriculum. This is a full-time position with an ASAP start and would be suitable for an experienced teacher or an ECT.

The successful Art Teacher will teach Art across KS3, KS4 and KS5, delivering well-planned lessons that allow students to explore a wide range of artistic techniques, media and creative processes.

You will encourage students to develop their own artistic identity while building strong technical and analytical skills. The role will involve supporting students through coursework and examination preparation, as well as contributing to the wider creative life of the school.

• A passionate and creative Art Teacher
• Ability to teach Art across KS3-KS5
• Strong knowledge of a range of artistic techniques and disciplines
• QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification
• A degree in Art, Fine Art or a related subject
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills
• The ability to inspire students of different abilities
• ECTs and experienced teachers are welcome to apply

This highly regarded school in Derby provides a positive and ambitious environment where students are encouraged to achieve their potential. The school places strong emphasis on creativity, personal development and high standards of teaching and learning.

The Art department provides students with opportunities to experiment, take creative risks and develop their understanding of both practical and contextual aspects of Art. Staff work collaboratively to create engaging learning experiences that encourage students to become confident and independent artists.

The successful candidate will ideally have experience teaching Art at GCSE level, with the ability to contribute to KS5 being desirable. You should be enthusiastic, well organised and able to create an inclusive classroom environment where students feel confident developing their creative ideas.

The salary for this Art Teacher position will be paid in line with the relevant teacher pay scale, depending on experience.