Art Teacher - Outstanding Secondary School - Birmingham

Are you a passionate and creative Art Teacher eager to inspire young artists and develop students’ creativity? An ambitious Outstanding secondary school in Birmingham is seeking a talented Art Teacher to join its thriving Creative Arts department. This is a full-time, permanent position , available from September or sooner for the right candidate.

About the School
This Outstanding school in Birmingham is widely recognised for its high academic standards, strong leadership, and commitment to developing confident, well-rounded pupils. The school values creativity and innovation and provides a broad curriculum that encourages students to explore artistic expression alongside academic study.

Staff benefit from a supportive and collaborative working environment where professional development is actively encouraged. The Creative Arts department is a vibrant and successful faculty within the school, with students regularly producing impressive work and participating in exhibitions and school-wide creative projects.

The school offers excellent Art facilities, including dedicated studio spaces and access to a wide range of materials and artistic resources that allow pupils to experiment with different techniques and styles.

About the Role
As Art Teacher, you will deliver engaging and inspiring lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, with potential opportunities to teach Key Stage 5 depending on experience. You will encourage pupils to explore their creativity while developing strong technical and analytical skills in Art and Design.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning and delivering high-quality Art lessons across KS3 and KS4

• Teaching a range of artistic techniques including drawing, painting, and mixed media

• Encouraging creativity, experimentation, and independent artistic expression

• Assessing pupil work and providing constructive feedback to support improvement

• Supporting pupils of varying abilities through differentiated teaching strategies

• Contributing to departmental planning and curriculum development

• Supporting extracurricular activities such as art clubs, exhibitions, and creative projects

Experience and Skills

The successful candidate will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent teaching qualification

• Have strong subject knowledge in Art and Design

• Demonstrate creativity and enthusiasm in teaching

• Be able to motivate and engage pupils of varying abilities

• Possess excellent classroom management and communication skills

• Be committed to supporting pupils’ creative and academic development

Early Career Teachers are welcome to apply, with strong mentoring and support available.

Why Join This School?

• Outstanding secondary school with strong academic and creative programmes

• Well-resourced Art department with excellent studio facilities

• Permanent full-time position

• Strong professional development and career progression opportunities

• Supportive leadership team and collaborative staff culture

Salary
MPS/UPS depending on experience.

Application
To apply for this Art Teacher role at an Outstanding secondary school in Birmingham, please submit your CV as soon as possible.