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Art & Design Teacher – Progressive Secondary Academy in Bristol

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Paid to scale

The Role

A progressive Secondary Academy in Bristol is seeking a professional, creative, and highly organized Art & Design Teacher to join their visual arts team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally vibrant school that values fine art, printmaking, digital media, and critical contextual research as crucial pillars of creative expression.

The successful candidate will deliver a dynamic curriculum across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5. The timetable focuses on drawing foundations, color theory, and sculptural techniques at Key Stage 3, moving to advanced thematic portfolios, mixed-media composition, and critical art history evaluation for GCSE and A-Level cohorts. You will also manage studio material stocks, coordinate the design of the school's digital exhibition portfolio, and organize local gallery excursions and end-of-year exhibitions.

You will support students in developing their unique artistic voices while keeping detailed, systematic progress records. Excellent time management is required to balance hands-on studio guidance with the rigorous coursework moderation cycle.

School Information

This is a thriving 11 to 18 school in Bristol with a welcoming, inclusive, and modern community focus. The art studios are bright, spacious, and equipped with a wide variety of traditional and digital media tools.

Staff are highly supported by a proactive leadership team that focuses on workload reduction, collaborative planning, and funded pathways for continuous professional development.

Requirements

  • A recognized teaching qualification (PGCE, QTS, or equivalent) with a degree in Fine Art, Graphic Design, or a related creative field

  • Proven experience teaching Art & Design up to GCSE and A-Level specifications

  • Strong data literacy, with confidence using digital learning tracking systems to monitor student progress

  • Excellent studio management skills, prioritizing cleanliness, physical safety, and organization

  • Ability to work effectively and adaptably as part of a busy creative team

Application

To apply, please send your comprehensive CV as soon as possible.

Locations
Bristol

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Art & Design Teacher – Progressive Secondary Academy in Bristol

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