CORE PURPOSE

We are seeking a creative, articulate, and inspiring Art Teacher to deliver dynamic practical and theoretical art instruction across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 GCSE Art & Design, and Key Stage 5 A-Level Fine Art. Working within an established Creative Arts department, the successful candidate will nurture artistic technique, develop students' critical visual literacy, and guide pupils through diverse media—including drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, and digital photography.

THE SCHOOL

Set on a modern campus featuring spacious art studios, kiln facilities, darkrooms, and digital exhibition spaces, this vibrant secondary academy serves over 1,100 pupils aged 11–18 in Worksop. Operating within a collaborative regional Multi-Academy Trust, the school combines high academic ambition with a commitment to creative expression and student wellbeing. The Art department is an energetic creative hub, hosting annual student exhibitions, gallery visits, and collaborative projects across the local community.

KEY TASKS & DAILY OPERATIONS

• Curriculum Delivery: Plan and teach engaging practical art and design lessons across KS3, KS4 (AQA GCSE Art & Design), and KS5 (A-Level Fine Art / Photography), developing pupils' technical skills, contextual understanding, and personal artistic voice.

• Portfolio Development & NEA Guidance: Guide students through Non-Examined Assessment (NEA) portfolio preparation and externally set assignments, fostering independent research, experimentation, and high-level sketchbook work.

• Studio Management & Health & Safety: Maintain organized, safe, and inspiring studio environments, managing art consumables, specialized equipment (e.g., kilns, print presses), and COSHH compliance for materials.

• Assessment & Moderation: Assess student portfolio submissions, conduct diagnostic reviews, and prepare work for internal and external exam board moderation.

• Co-Curricular Engagement: Lead extra-curricular art clubs, support Sixth Form UCAS art foundation portfolio applications, and organize annual school art exhibitions.

PROFILE REQUIREMENTS

• Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or QTLS with a degree in Fine Art, Art & Design, or a closely related visual arts discipline. Confident Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and experienced secondary practitioners are equally encouraged to apply.

• Experience: Proven experience teaching Art & Design across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 within a UK mainstream secondary school or academy setting, with A-Level teaching experience highly desirable.

• Skills: Strong personal artistic technique across fine art media, deep understanding of art history and contemporary practice, excellent classroom management during practical sessions, and the ability to inspire creative confidence in young people.

REGIONAL CONTEXT

• Local Area & Community: Located in northern Nottinghamshire, the historic market town of Worksop is known as the "Gateway to the Dukeries." The town offers a welcoming, family-oriented community with rich local heritage, centred around the historic Worksop Priory and nearby country estates such as Clumber Park, Welbeck Abbey, and Sherwood Forest.

• Transport & Commuting: Worksop benefits from convenient transport links across Nottinghamshire, South Yorkshire, and the East Midlands. Positioned close to the A57, A1, and M1 motorway corridor (Junction 30 and 31), road commuting across Sheffield, Doncaster, Mansfield, and Retford is straightforward. Public transit is served by local Stagecoach bus networks and Worksop Railway Station, which provides direct rail connections to Sheffield, Lincoln, and Nottingham.

APPLICATION INTAKE

Please submit your current CV to begin the application process.