Art Teacher Opportunity at a Creative School in Slough!

Our client is seeking a passionate and imaginative Art Teacher to join a thriving and high-achieving secondary school in Slough. This is a full-time permanent position starting in January 2026 offering an exciting opportunity to inspire creativity and artistic expression in a school that values both academic excellence and the arts.

Key Details

• Full-time permanent Art Teacher role

• Successful high-performing secondary school in Slough

• Purpose-built art studios and exceptional creative resources

• Opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and forward-thinking Art department

The successful Art Teacher will deliver engaging lessons across Key Stages 35 nurturing students creativity technical skill and appreciation for visual culture. You will plan and teach inspiring schemes of work that develop confidence in a variety of media from painting and sculpture to photography and digital art.

Beyond the classroom youll have opportunities to lead art exhibitions community projects and enrichment workshops helping students showcase their talent and creativity both within school and the wider community.

Experience and Qualifications

• Qualified Art Teacher (QTS/PGCE or equivalent)

• Ability to teach Art & Design across KS3KS5

• Strong knowledge of traditional and contemporary artistic practice

• A commitment to creative inclusive and high-quality teaching

• Excellent classroom management and communication skills

• Legal right to work in the UK

School Information

This well-established and high-achieving Slough secondary school has an excellent reputation for academic success inclusivity and strong pastoral care. With around 1400 students aged 1118 the school continues to achieve results well above national averages with over 80% of students securing grades 94 in English and Maths and the creative arts thriving at both GCSE and A-Level.

The Art Department is one of the schools most vibrant and popular faculties featuring purpose-built art studios specialist equipment and dedicated display spaces for student exhibitions. Staff are part of a collaborative and innovative team that regularly integrates art into whole-school projects and local community initiatives.

The school leadership team actively promotes professional development and teacher wellbeing offering excellent CPD mentoring and leadership opportunities across all departments. Teachers are trusted to bring creativity into their lessons and are fully supported in developing their professional practice.

Key Highlights:

• Excellent creative arts facilities and materials budget

• Supportive forward-thinking teaching culture

• High student engagement and participation in the arts

• Extensive CPD and leadership pathways

• A welcoming and collaborative school community

Salary

Paid to scale on MPS / UPS reflective of experience and qualifications.

Application

If you are an enthusiastic and talented Art Teacher who believes in the power of creativity to inspire and transform learning we would love to hear from you. Please send your updated CV and a short cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and early applications are encouraged.