Art Teacher | Outstanding Secondary School | Shropshire

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

Art Teacher Role in an Outstanding Secondary School

An Outstanding Secondary School in Shropshire is seeking to appoint a creative and enthusiastic Art Teacher to join its thriving Creative Arts department from September. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a school recognised for its high academic standards, strong pastoral care, and commitment to fostering creativity, individuality, and artistic excellence.

The school provides an inspiring and supportive environment where students are encouraged to explore ideas, experiment with materials, and develop their own artistic voice. Creativity is highly valued, and the arts play a central role in the school’s wider curriculum and enrichment programme. Staff benefit from excellent facilities, a collaborative culture, and strong leadership support.

About the Role

The successful candidate will teach Art across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, and Key Stage 5, delivering engaging practical and theoretical lessons that develop students’ creative skills, technical ability, and critical understanding of art and design.

Students study a broad curriculum covering drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media, photography, digital art, and art history. You will prepare students for GCSE and A-Level Art & Design qualifications while encouraging experimentation, personal expression, and independent creative development.

You will also contribute to exhibitions, gallery visits, workshops, enrichment clubs, and wider creative projects that showcase student work and inspire engagement with the visual arts beyond the classroom.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach Art across KS3, KS4, and KS5

• Deliver engaging practical and theory-based lessons

• Prepare students for GCSE and A-Level Art & Design examinations

• Develop students’ creative, technical, and critical thinking skills

• Assess progress and provide high-quality, constructive feedback

• Contribute to curriculum planning and departmental development

• Support exhibitions, clubs, and enrichment activities

• Foster creativity, confidence, and artistic expression

The School Environment

This Outstanding Secondary School is known for its inclusive ethos, high expectations, and commitment to developing well-rounded, confident young people. Students are enthusiastic, respectful, and highly engaged in creative subjects, creating a positive and dynamic learning environment.

The Creative Arts department is well-resourced with dedicated art studios, specialist materials, and exhibition spaces. Staff work collaboratively within a supportive team and benefit from excellent professional development opportunities and leadership that actively encourages innovation and artistic exploration.

Candidate Requirements

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Experience teaching Art at secondary level

• Ability to teach KS3 and KS4 confidently

• Strong subject knowledge across art and design disciplines

• Excellent classroom management and organisational skills

Desirable

• Experience teaching A-Level Art & Design

• Experience organising exhibitions or creative showcases

• Ability to support digital art or photography teaching

• A proven track record of strong student outcomes

How to Apply

If you are interested in this Art Teacher role at an Outstanding Secondary School in Shropshire, please submit your CV as soon as possible.