Art & Design Teacher - Thriving Secondary School in Exeter

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Paid to scale

Art & Design Teacher

A thriving Secondary School in Exeter is seeking a professional and highly organised Art & Design Teacher to join their experienced and collaborative Creative Arts faculty. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a well-structured and supportive school environment where teaching staff play an essential role in the smooth running and artistic success of the department.

The successful candidate will provide day-to-day instructional support across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5, focusing on fine art, mixed media, digital illustration, and art history critique. Responsibilities will include maintaining student progress records, updating school tracking systems, managing departmental correspondence, supporting attendance administration, and assisting with the organisation of student art exhibitions, local gallery visits, and community creative workshops.

You will also support communication with parents, students, and external creative partners while ensuring that information is handled professionally and safely at all times. Strong organisational skills are essential, as the role requires the ability to coordinate events, manage art studio inventory tracking, and balance multiple coursework portfolios within a busy school environment.

The school is looking for someone who is proactive, reliable, and comfortable navigating creative content platforms and digital portfolio design tools. Good IT skills and communication capabilities are important, alongside a passion for student artistic expression.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing school community where teaching staff are highly valued and staff wellbeing and professional development are prioritised.

School Information

This is an 11 to 18 well-established School in Exeter with a strong commitment to broad curriculum access, artistic excellence, and student wellbeing. The school serves a creative, diverse regional community and is known for its welcoming and inclusive ethos. Students are respectful, expressive, and engaged in their studies, creating a purposeful and collaborative atmosphere.

Requirements

• Previous teaching or relevant instructional experience in Art & Design up to GCSE and A-Level

• Strong organisational and communication skills

• Good IT and digital portfolio tracking skills

• Professional, proactive, and energetic approach to creative student project management

• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic school environment

Application

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