Job Description:

Job Title: Art Teacher
Location: Coventry
Salary: MPS/UPS (£31,650 - £49,084 dependent on experience)
Job Type: Full-time, long-term/permanent
Start Date: September 2026

We are seeking a creative, enthusiastic and dedicated Art Teacher to join a successful secondary school in Coventry from September 2026.

The successful candidate will be passionate about inspiring creativity and self-expression, delivering engaging Art lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the opportunity to teach Key Stage 5 depending on experience. You will encourage students to develop their artistic skills, explore a variety of media and techniques, and build confidence in their creative abilities.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced teacher or Early Career Teacher looking to join a supportive department committed to achieving outstanding outcomes and fostering a love of the arts.

• Plan and deliver engaging and high-quality Art lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Inspire students to develop their creativity, technical skills and artistic confidence.
• Teach a range of artistic disciplines, including drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture and mixed media.
• Prepare students for internal assessments and external examinations where applicable.
• Assess, monitor and track student progress, providing clear and constructive feedback.
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour, effort and achievement.
• Create an inclusive and stimulating classroom environment that promotes creativity and learning.
• Contribute to the development of schemes of work and departmental resources.
• Support extracurricular activities, exhibitions and enrichment opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to share best practice and raise standards.
• Participate in parents' evenings, staff meetings and professional development activities.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• A degree in Art, Fine Art, Art & Design or a related subject.
• Experience teaching Art at secondary level.
• Strong subject knowledge and enthusiasm for creative education.
• The ability to motivate and engage students of all abilities.
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills.
• A commitment to promoting high standards of achievement and inclusion.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience teaching GCSE Art is desirable.
• Experience teaching A-Level Art would be advantageous.

• A September 2026 start within a supportive and welcoming secondary school.
• A well-resourced Art department with excellent facilities.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A collaborative and friendly staff team.
• Competitive salary in line with national pay scales.
• The opportunity to inspire the next generation of creative thinkers and artists.

We are highly experienced recruitment specialists operating in the Education Sector. We work with exceptionally talented candidates whom we place into outstanding opportunities. As an independent agency, we're agile and responsive, ensuring your career goals are met.

If you're a passionate Art Teacher looking for your next opportunity in Coventry, apply today. Interviews and placements are moving quickly for September appointments.
We are currently working with numerous vacancies so if this position is not quite for you please do send us your CV to discuss other opportunities more suitable to your requirements.

Clarence Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will need an enhanced DBS check in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.