Art Teacher

About This Role

This Art Teacher role involves inspiring a love for art among students and fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment within a dynamic team. The position suits a qualified and experienced teacher who is flexible, creative, and willing to contribute to the ethos and character of an ambitious, values-based school.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate Art lessons in line with the school’s curriculum and learning objectives
• Provide students with opportunities to work with a wide range of artistic techniques, materials, and media
• Encourage creativity, experimentation, self-expression, and independent thinking
• Introduce students to a diverse range of artists, artworks, cultures, and artistic traditions
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment where students feel confident developing and sharing their ideas
• Adapt teaching and learning activities to meet the needs and abilities of individual students
• Assess students’ work and provide constructive feedback to support their artistic development
• Maintain appropriate records of students’ progress and attainment
• Prepare and organise art materials and resources, ensuring that equipment and workspaces are used safely and responsibly
• Display and celebrate students’ artwork around the school and contribute to exhibitions and school events where appropriate
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support cross-curricular projects and the wider school programme
• Contribute to the wider life of the school, including meetings, events, and professional development activities
• Follow all school policies and procedures, including safeguarding, health and safety, and behaviour policies

Requirements

• Relevant teaching qualification and experience teaching Art
• Strong knowledge of Art and a broad understanding of different artistic techniques, media, and traditions
• Creativity, enthusiasm, and a genuine passion for working with children and young people
• Ability to inspire students and encourage them to develop their own creative ideas
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Good classroom management and organisational skills
• Ability to adapt teaching to different ages, abilities, and learning needs
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Fluent command of the English language
• Teaching certification
• Prior experience teaching music to children, preferably in a primary school setting
• Knowledge of the subject curriculum