Job description🎨 Experienced Art Teacher – A-Level Focus at a State School in Staffordshire 📍 Location : Staffordshire 📅 Start Date : September 2025 💼 Contract : Full-time, Permanent 💷 Salary : MPS/UPS (depending on experience) About the Role We are seeking an experienced Art Teacher with a passion for teaching A-Level Art to join our state school in Staffordshire . This is a fantastic opportunity for an Art Teacher with experience in delivering A-Level content, to inspire and develop students' artistic talents at the highest level. You will be responsible for teaching A-Level Art alongside Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 , providing expert guidance to students aiming for top academic and creative achievements. What We’re Looking For We are looking for an experienced Art Teacher who: Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a relevant degree in Art , Fine Art , or Art & Design . Has proven experience teaching A-Level Art , with a track record of success in preparing students for high academic achievement. Is passionate about art education, with the ability to inspire and motivate students in A-Level and GCSE Art . Demonstrates strong subject knowledge across a range of artistic media, including drawing , painting , printmaking , and digital art . Is committed to delivering engaging, student-centred lessons while maintaining high standards of behaviour and achievement in a state school environment. Is enthusiastic about contributing to the wider school community, including involvement in extracurricular activities such as art clubs , exhibitions , and school projects . About the School Our state school in Staffordshire is a thriving, inclusive, and high-achieving institution. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum, with an emphasis on academic excellence and personal development. The Art Department plays a key role in this by offering students the opportunity to explore their creativity, develop technical skills, and engage with the world of art in a meaningful way. Our school provides modern facilities and a supportive team , where you will be encouraged to collaborate with colleagues and share best practices, contributing to the department's success. What You’ll Be Doing As an Art Teacher , your responsibilities will include: Teaching A-Level Art , along with Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 , ensuring that students are well-prepared for exams and develop their artistic skills at the highest level. Planning and delivering high-quality lessons in a range of artistic media, including drawing , painting , printmaking , and digital art . Providing constructive feedback to students, assessing their progress, and tailoring your teaching to support individual learning needs. Encouraging students to think critically about art, push creative boundaries, and achieve their full potential. Contributing to the wider school community through extracurricular activities such as art exhibitions , clubs , and creative projects . Collaborating with colleagues to continually develop the art curriculum and ensure students receive the best possible education. Why Join Us? 🎨 A-Level Focus – Teach A-Level Art in a school that values both academic success and creative expression. 🏫 Modern Facilities – Work in well-equipped art rooms with access to digital art tools and other resources that support creative learning. 🤝 Collaborative Department – Join a team of passionate and supportive colleagues who share a commitment to high standards and student success. 📚 Professional Development – Take advantage of opportunities for career progression and professional growth within a supportive school environment. 🎭 Enrichment Opportunities – Lead or contribute to art exhibitions , school projects , and extracurricular activities that enrich students' learning experiences. 🌿 Staff Wellbeing – Be part of a school that values staff wellbeing , offering a healthy work-life balance and a supportive working environment. How to Apply If you are an experienced Art Teacher with a passion for A-Level Art and are ready to join a dynamic and high-achieving state school in Staffordshire , we would love to hear from you. 👉 Please submit your CV – no cover letter required. Join us in inspiring the next generation of artists and helping students achieve their full potential in a thriving school community.
