Art Teacher | Voluntary Aided Catholic Secondary School | Birmingham

CORE PURPOSE

We are seeking an innovative, highly skilled, and passionate Art Teacher to deliver inspiring visual arts education across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (with potential Key Stage 5 A-Level Fine Art delivery). Working within a well-resourced Creative Arts faculty, the successful candidate will foster creative confidence, cultivate technical discipline across varied artistic media, and guide pupils in building strong artistic portfolios and critical analytical skills.

THE SCHOOL

Set on spacious grounds featuring light-filled art studios, dedicated ceramics and printmaking facilities, digital media suites, and a pupil exhibition space, this high-performing voluntary aided secondary school serves over 1,100 pupils aged 11–18 in Birmingham. Rooted in a strong faith-based ethos of community, personal growth, and academic aspiration, the school warmly welcomes staff of all backgrounds. The Art department is a vibrant creative centre that actively celebrates student expression through termly gallery showcases, regional arts competitions, and collaborative community projects.

KEY TASKS & DAILY OPERATIONS

• Curriculum Delivery: Plan and deliver dynamic practical and theoretical art lessons across KS3 and KS4 (GCSE Art & Design / Fine Art specifications), covering drawing, painting, 3D design, printmaking, and contextual art history.

• Post-16 & Portfolio Development: Contribute to A-Level Art and Design provision where required, guiding post-16 students through portfolio building for university admissions and creative arts higher education pathways.

• Studio Management & Safety: Maintain safe, well-organized studio environments, ensuring proper care, storage, and handling of art materials, specialist machinery, and hazardous substances (COSHH).

• Assessment & Coursework Moderation: Conduct ongoing formative assessments, guide student research journals, and evaluate coursework in strict accordance with exam board criteria and moderation deadlines.

• Pastoral & Co-Curricular Contribution: Serve as a dedicated Form Tutor, run extracurricular art clubs and open-studio sessions, and support whole-school creative initiatives and exhibitions.

PROFILE REQUIREMENTS

• Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or QTLS with a degree in Fine Art, Visual Arts, or a closely related creative discipline. Confident Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and experienced secondary art practitioners are equally encouraged to apply.

• Experience: Proven experience teaching Art and Design across secondary key stages within a UK mainstream secondary school or academy setting.

• Skills: Strong personal artistic technique across traditional and contemporary media, proficiency with digital art software, excellent classroom management, and the ability to inspire creative confidence in pupils of all ability levels.

REGIONAL CONTEXT

• Local Area & Community: Located in Britain's second city, the school benefits from a culturally rich, energetic, and ambitious student population. Birmingham offers world-class cultural amenities—including the Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Ikon Gallery, and vibrant creative quarters like Digbeth—alongside extensive green spaces like Cannon Hill Park.

• Transport & Commuting: Birmingham boasts premier transport connectivity, positioned at the heart of the national motorway network via the M5, M6, and M42 corridors. Public transit is comprehensive, served by National Express West Midlands bus routes, West Midlands Metro tram lines, and direct rail access through major hubs including Birmingham New Street, Moor Street, and Snow Hill stations.

APPLICATION INTAKE

Please submit your current CV to begin the application process.