A creative and inclusive secondary school in Poole is seeking a talented Art & Design Teacher to join its Expressive Arts faculty for a January start.

This is an outstanding opportunity to work within a thriving educational community known for artistic expression, modern studio facilities, and a supportive staff culture.

Job Overview

Known for its thriving arts provision and vibrant student exhibitions, this school seeks an artist-educator to teach Fine Art, Printmaking, and Digital Media across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 (GCSE), and Key Stage 5 (A-Level).

Working closely with the Art department, you will guide pupils through concept development, technical execution, visual analysis, and portfolio curation. This is a full-time, permanent role suited to an energetic, creative, and proactive educator.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach inspiring practical Art lessons across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 (GCSE), and Key Stage 5 (A-Level)

• Guide Sixth Form pupils through creative portfolio development for entry into top university art programs and foundation courses

• Curate, organize, and host annual student art exhibitions, gallery showcases, and community art displays

• Maintain studio environments, ceramics machinery, print presses, digital design tools, and hazardous materials safely

• Assess, track, and report on pupil progress, preparing Key Stage 4 and 5 cohorts for practical non-exam assessments (NEA)

• Act as a Form Tutor, supporting student wellbeing, academic tracking, and holistic progress

• Collaborate with departmental colleagues to update schemes of work and art history contextual resources

• Support the day-to-day operations and growth of the Expressive Arts faculty

The School

This successful secondary school in Poole is recognized for its warm community spirit, creative focus, and commitment to holistic student development. Staff benefit from progressive leadership, spacious studio environments, and a collaborative team culture where individual talents are nurtured.

The Art department is central to the school's creative vision, maintaining a clear mission to empower students to build self-confidence, visual literacy, and artistic resilience.

What’s on Offer

• Vibrant and supportive secondary school environment

• Competitive salary paid to scale on MPS/UPS

• Spacious studio facilities, darkrooms, printmaking gear, and digital suites

• Permanent, full-time contract starting January

• Attractive Dorset coastal location with convenient transport links across Poole and Bournemouth

Candidate Requirements

The ideal candidate will feature:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or recognized UK teaching credentials (PGCE / SCITT)

• An honors degree in Fine Art, Visual Arts, Art History, or a closely related creative discipline

• Strong personal artistic portfolio showcasing mastery across diverse techniques (drawing, painting, printmaking, digital media)

• Proven track record (or clear potential during training) for delivering strong GCSE and A-Level Art outcomes

• Superb classroom management and individual portfolio mentoring skills

• A passionate, creative, and adaptable approach to visual arts education

How to Apply

Please send your CV at your earliest convenience to be considered for this permanent Art position in Poole.