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

Art Teacher | Outstanding Secondary School in Derby

An Outstanding Secondary School in Derby is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and creative Art Teacher to join its successful Art and Design department from September. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate artist and educator to inspire students to explore their creativity, develop technical skills, and build confidence through a broad and engaging Art curriculum.

The school has a strong reputation for academic achievement, excellent pastoral support, and a positive learning environment. Students are encouraged to explore their individual interests and develop their talents, while teachers benefit from supportive leadership and a collaborative professional culture.

The Role

The successful Art Teacher will teach across KS3 and KS4, with the opportunity to contribute to KS5 depending on experience. You will deliver practical and theoretical lessons covering a range of artistic disciplines, helping students develop their understanding of materials, techniques, artists, and creative processes.

Students will be encouraged to experiment with different media, develop individual ideas, and evaluate their work thoughtfully. You will create an environment where creativity is encouraged while maintaining high expectations for presentation, technique, and artistic development.

The role will also provide opportunities to contribute to exhibitions, competitions, extracurricular clubs, and wider creative projects across the school.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach Art across KS3, KS4, and KS5 where appropriate

• Plan and deliver engaging practical and theoretical lessons

• Prepare students for GCSE and relevant post-16 examinations

• Develop students' confidence with a wide range of artistic techniques and media

• Encourage experimentation, creativity, and independent thinking

• Assess student work and provide constructive feedback

• Contribute to curriculum planning and departmental development

• Support exhibitions, art clubs, competitions, and extracurricular activities

• Maintain a stimulating and well-organised learning environment

The School Environment

This Outstanding Secondary School in Derby provides an ambitious and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to achieve their academic and creative potential. The school recognises the important role that Art and creative subjects play in developing confidence, expression, critical thinking, and cultural awareness.

The Art and Design department is enthusiastic and collaborative, with access to specialist resources and facilities. Staff are encouraged to develop their practice and contribute ideas to the continued development of the creative curriculum.

Candidate Requirements

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Experience teaching Art at secondary level

• Ability to teach KS3 and KS4 confidently

• Strong knowledge of a range of artistic techniques and media

• Excellent classroom management skills

• Strong communication and organisational abilities

• A genuine passion for Art and creative education

Desirable

• Ability to teach Art at KS5

• Experience delivering GCSE or A-Level Art

• Experience with drawing, painting, photography, textiles, sculpture, or digital art

• Experience supporting exhibitions or extracurricular Art activities

• A relevant degree or professional background in Art and Design

How to Apply

To be considered for this Art Teacher position at an Outstanding Secondary School in Derby, please forward an up-to-date CV as soon as possible.