Are you a creative and inspirational Art Teacher with the ability to nurture students’ talent and confidence in visual arts?

A large, high-achieving secondary school in Portsmouth is seeking an Art Teacher to join its Creative Arts Department on a permanent basis from January 2026. This is a full-time role teaching Art across KS3–KS5 in a school where creativity and culture are celebrated.

Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire
Start Date: January 2026
Salary: MPS/UPS (based on experience)

About the School
This ambitious 11–18 school educates around 1,300 pupils, with a successful Sixth Form of 320 students. The school has strong academic outcomes, with over 71% of pupils achieving grades 9–5 in English and Maths at GCSE, and Art is one of its most popular and successful creative subjects.

The Art Department benefits from specialist facilities including dedicated art studios with natural lighting, a fully equipped photography suite, ceramics and sculpture workshops, and an in-house gallery for exhibitions. Students are given opportunities to exhibit work both locally and nationally, and the school regularly organises trips to galleries and cultural institutions.

Why This Role?

• Creative Facilities: Studios, photography suites, and specialist workshops.

• Strong Department: Excellent GCSE and A-level outcomes in Art and Design.

• Cultural Enrichment: Opportunities to lead art clubs, run trips, and host exhibitions.

• Supportive School Culture: Collaborative staff team with a focus on creativity.

• Career Growth: Access to CPD and leadership opportunities.

Your Role:

• Teach engaging and ambitious Art lessons across KS3–KS5.

• Inspire creativity and encourage experimentation in fine art, photography, and mixed media.

• Support enrichment through clubs, competitions, and gallery trips.

• Prepare students for GCSE, A-level, and further study in creative subjects.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Hold a degree in Art or a related subject.

• Have QTS (PGCE or equivalent).

• Be confident teaching Art to KS5.

• Be passionate about nurturing creativity and student achievement.

• Have the legal right to work in the UK.

How to Apply
If you are a motivated Art Teacher seeking an exciting opportunity in a creative and well-resourced Portsmouth school, please send your CV today.