Art ECT - Outstanding School in Salisbury

An Outstanding Mixed Secondary School in Salisbury is seeking an organised and enthusiastic Art Early Career Teacher (ECT) to join their successful Art and Design department. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a vibrant and well-equipped creative environment where students are encouraged to develop artistic confidence, visual imagination, and technical skill across KS3, KS4 and KS5.

The successful candidate will inspire teaching and learning by delivering engaging, high-quality practical lessons and ambitious creative projects. You will maintain a positive studio environment, curate visual displays, and ensure that art rooms remain safe, inspiring, and fully equipped for drawing, painting, printmaking, and three-dimensional art.

Responsibilities will include preparing materials and resources, delivering structured curriculum content across various historical and contemporary art movements, and supporting health and safety procedures throughout the department. You will also assist with school exhibitions, local heritage link projects, and departmental enrichment activities across the school.

The role requires someone who is practical, highly organised, and deeply enthusiastic about Art and Design. Strong attention to detail, a passion for contemporary creative practice, and the ability to manage multiple practical project portfolios effectively are essential. The school is looking for someone proactive who can contribute positively to a collaborative and ambitious department.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a school that places visual literacy and cultural enrichment at the heart of student learning, offering an exceptional, tailored ECT induction program and bright, professional studio spaces.

School Information This is an 11 to 18 well-established Mixed Secondary School in Salisbury with a strong reputation for academic excellence, artistic expression, and student wellbeing. The school provides a calm and purposeful learning environment where students are respectful, ambitious, and eager to succeed. Staff benefit from supportive leadership, collaborative working relationships, and excellent professional development opportunities.

Art Department The Art department is a vibrant, inspiring space where fine art and design flourish. It is supported by strong facilities, including large, light-filled studios, high-quality materials, specialist ceramic kilns, printmaking presses, and dedicated digital arts equipment that enable students to experiment and produce exhibition-standard work.

Requirements * QTS / ECT status (or equivalent recognized teaching qualification)

• Degree in Fine Art, Design, or a related creative discipline

• Strong practical artistic skills across a wide range of mediums

• Knowledge of art history, curricula, and examination specifications

• Creative and proactive approach to studio management and student art exhibitions

Application To apply, please send your CV as soon as possible