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

Art Teacher Role in a Creative Arts College

A vibrant and forward-thinking Creative Arts College in Northampton is seeking to appoint an imaginative and passionate Art Teacher to join its successful Creative Arts faculty from September. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a school that celebrates creativity, innovation, and self-expression while maintaining high academic standards and excellent pastoral care.

The college has a strong reputation for nurturing artistic talent and providing students with a rich creative education. Through an ambitious curriculum, impressive exhibition spaces, and a wide range of enrichment opportunities, students are encouraged to develop their artistic voice and build portfolios that prepare them for further study and careers within the creative industries.

About the Role

The successful candidate will teach Art across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, and Key Stage 5, delivering inspiring lessons that encourage experimentation, technical skill, and creative confidence.

Students explore a broad range of artistic disciplines including drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, mixed media, photography, and digital art. You will support learners in developing observational skills, critical analysis, and independent creative practice while preparing them for GCSE and A-Level Art qualifications.

You will also contribute to the wider creative life of the school through exhibitions, competitions, artist workshops, educational visits, and collaborative projects that celebrate students' achievements both within the school and the local community.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach Art across KS3, KS4, and KS5

• Deliver engaging practical and theory-based lessons

• Prepare students for GCSE and A-Level Art examinations

• Develop students' creative, observational, and analytical skills

• Assess progress and provide high-quality feedback

• Contribute to curriculum planning and departmental development

• Organise exhibitions, competitions, and enrichment activities

• Foster creativity, confidence, and independent artistic practice

The School Environment

This Creative Arts College is recognised for its inclusive ethos, vibrant learning environment, and commitment to developing every student's creative potential. Students are encouraged to take risks, embrace new ideas, and develop the confidence to express themselves through a wide range of artistic disciplines.

The Creative Arts faculty benefits from spacious studios, specialist workshops, digital art facilities, and dedicated exhibition spaces that showcase student work throughout the year. Staff collaborate closely across the department, sharing ideas and expertise while benefiting from excellent professional development opportunities and a leadership team committed to innovation and staff wellbeing.

Candidate Requirements

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Experience teaching Art at secondary level

• Ability to teach KS3 and KS4 confidently

• Strong subject knowledge across a range of artistic disciplines

• Excellent classroom management and communication skills

Desirable

• Experience teaching A-Level Art

• Knowledge of digital art, photography, or mixed media

• Experience organising exhibitions or creative enrichment activities

• A proven track record of securing excellent student outcomes

How to Apply

If you are interested in this Art Teacher role at a Creative Arts College in Northampton, please submit your CV as soon as possible.