Position: Art Teacher
Location: Derby
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: September
Key Stages: KS3–KS5

Art Teaching Role in an Outstanding School

An outstanding school in Derby is seeking to appoint a creative and passionate Art Teacher to join its successful Creative Arts department from September. This is a full-time role within a high-achieving and supportive school that values artistic expression, creativity, and exceptional teaching.

Art is a highly valued subject within the school, with students encouraged to develop technical skills, creativity, and confidence through a broad and engaging curriculum spanning fine art, mixed media, drawing, painting, sculpture, and digital techniques.

About the Role

You will teach Art across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, and Key Stage 5, delivering inspiring and engaging lessons that encourage creativity, experimentation, and independent artistic development.

Students will explore a wide range of artistic styles, techniques, and historical influences while developing observational drawing, critical analysis, and portfolio-building skills.

You will prepare students for GCSE and A-Level Art examinations, supporting them in producing high-quality coursework and achieving excellent outcomes.

You will work collaboratively within a successful Creative Arts department committed to maintaining outstanding standards of teaching and learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach Art across KS3, KS4, and KS5

• Deliver engaging practical and theory-based Art lessons

• Prepare students for GCSE and A-Level Art examinations

• Support portfolio development and exhibition opportunities

• Assess student work and provide detailed, constructive feedback

• Maintain inspiring and well-organised studio environments

• Contribute to curriculum planning and departmental development

• Support extracurricular art clubs, trips, and enrichment activities

The School Environment

This outstanding school in Derby provides a structured and academically ambitious environment where students are encouraged to explore creativity while achieving excellent outcomes.

The Creative Arts department benefits from specialist studios, excellent resources, collaborative planning, and a culture focused on artistic development, innovation, and student success.

Leadership values creativity, subject expertise, and professional development while maintaining exceptionally high standards.

Candidate Requirements

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Experience teaching Art at secondary level

• Ability to teach KS3 and KS4 confidently

• Strong subject knowledge in Fine Art and creative processes

• Strong classroom management and communication skills

Desirable

• Experience teaching A-Level Art

• Experience working in an outstanding or high-achieving school

• Ability to contribute to exhibitions or enrichment activities

• Strong portfolio and coursework guidance experience

How to Apply

If you are interested in this Art Teacher role in an outstanding school in Derby starting in September, please submit your CV. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to discuss the next stages of the recruitment process.