Art Teacher

Job Description:

🎨 Art Teacher – Experienced Opportunity in Leicester
📍 Location: Leicester
📅 Start Date: September 2025
💼 Contract: Full-time, Permanent
💷 Salary: MPS/UPS (Main or Upper Pay Scale, depending on experience)

Shape the Future of Art Education as an Experienced Art Teacher in Leicester
Are you an experienced Art Teacher ready to bring your passion and expertise to a thriving secondary school in Leicester? This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and committed Art Teacher to join a well-established Art Department and play a key role in inspiring students across all key stages.

🏫 About the School
Our school is a respected institution at the heart of Leicester, known for its inclusive ethos, strong academic performance, and dedication to the arts. As an experienced Art Teacher, you’ll be joining a collaborative and supportive team that values innovative teaching and meaningful student engagement.

We are looking for someone who can take on departmental responsibilities, contribute to curriculum development, and mentor less experienced colleagues, while continuing to deliver high-quality, engaging lessons.

👩‍🏫 About the Role
As an experienced Art Teacher, your responsibilities will include:

• Teaching Art and Design across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5, adapting content for a wide range of abilities.

• Leading by example in delivering dynamic and technically skilled lessons using media such as painting, printmaking, sculpture, and digital platforms.

• Supporting the Head of Department in shaping curriculum development and assessment practices.

• Mentoring early career Art Teachers and sharing best practices within the department.

• Driving student progress and fostering a culture of creativity and ambition in the classroom.

• Organising and contributing to extracurricular activities such as exhibitions, trips, and community arts projects.

✅ What We’re Looking For
We welcome applications from experienced Art Teachers who:

• Hold QTS and have a proven track record of successful teaching in secondary education.

• Are confident in delivering outstanding lessons across all key stages, including at GCSE and A-Level.

• Have a deep understanding of how to support students’ technical and conceptual development.

• Bring a collaborative spirit and a desire to lead and innovate within the department.

• Are passionate about the value of arts education and the role of an Art Teacher in developing confident, expressive learners.

🌟 Why Join Us?

🎨 Leadership Opportunities – Take on additional responsibilities and help guide the department’s future.
🏫 Excellent Resources – Teach in purpose-built studios with access to a wide range of materials and equipment.
🤝 Professional Development – Continue growing as an Art Teacher with tailored CPD and leadership training.
🎭 Creative Culture – Be part of a school that celebrates the arts through regular shows, exhibitions, and collaborative projects.
🌿 Supportive Environment – Join a team where your wellbeing and work-life balance are respected and prioritised.

📧 How to Apply
If you’re an experienced Art Teacher ready for a new challenge in Leicester, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Submit your CV – no cover letter needed. Join us as an Art Teacher and help lead a department that’s passionate about creativity, excellence, and student success.