Position: Art Teacher
Location: Shropshire
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: September
Key Stages: KS3–KS5
Art Teacher Role in an Outstanding Secondary School
An Outstanding Secondary School in Shropshire is seeking to appoint a creative and enthusiastic Art Teacher to join its thriving Creative Arts department from September. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a school recognised for its high academic standards, strong pastoral care, and commitment to fostering creativity, individuality, and artistic excellence.
The school provides an inspiring and supportive environment where students are encouraged to explore ideas, experiment with materials, and develop their own artistic voice. Creativity is highly valued, and the arts play a central role in the school’s wider curriculum and enrichment programme. Staff benefit from excellent facilities, a collaborative culture, and strong leadership support.
About the Role
The successful candidate will teach Art across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, and Key Stage 5, delivering engaging practical and theoretical lessons that develop students’ creative skills, technical ability, and critical understanding of art and design.
Students study a broad curriculum covering drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media, photography, digital art, and art history. You will prepare students for GCSE and A-Level Art & Design qualifications while encouraging experimentation, personal expression, and independent creative development.
You will also contribute to exhibitions, gallery visits, workshops, enrichment clubs, and wider creative projects that showcase student work and inspire engagement with the visual arts beyond the classroom.
Key Responsibilities
Teach Art across KS3, KS4, and KS5
Deliver engaging practical and theory-based lessons
Prepare students for GCSE and A-Level Art & Design examinations
Develop students’ creative, technical, and critical thinking skills
Assess progress and provide high-quality, constructive feedback
Contribute to curriculum planning and departmental development
Support exhibitions, clubs, and enrichment activities
Foster creativity, confidence, and artistic expression
The School Environment
This Outstanding Secondary School is known for its inclusive ethos, high expectations, and commitment to developing well-rounded, confident young people. Students are enthusiastic, respectful, and highly engaged in creative subjects, creating a positive and dynamic learning environment.
The Creative Arts department is well-resourced with dedicated art studios, specialist materials, and exhibition spaces. Staff work collaboratively within a supportive team and benefit from excellent professional development opportunities and leadership that actively encourages innovation and artistic exploration.
Candidate Requirements
Essential Requirements
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Experience teaching Art at secondary level
Ability to teach KS3 and KS4 confidently
Strong subject knowledge across art and design disciplines
Excellent classroom management and organisational skills
Desirable
Experience teaching A-Level Art & Design
Experience organising exhibitions or creative showcases
Ability to support digital art or photography teaching
A proven track record of strong student outcomes
How to Apply
If you are interested in this Art Teacher role at an Outstanding Secondary School in Shropshire, please submit your CV as soon as possible.
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