Art Teacher – Excellent and Ambitious Secondary School in Bournemouth

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic creative and dedicated Art Teacher to join an excellent and ambitious secondary school in Bournemouth. This is a full-time permanent position starting January 2026 offering a fantastic opportunity to teach within a thriving and well-resourced Art Department known for its high standards and innovative approach.

About the School
This Bournemouth school has built a strong reputation for academic excellence exceptional pastoral care and a vibrant creative culture. Students are highly motivated respectful and eager to express themselves through the arts making it a rewarding environment for passionate teachers. The leadership team is forward-thinking supportive and deeply committed to staff development offering high-quality CPD collaborative planning time and opportunities for progression.

The school fosters an atmosphere where creativity is valued across the curriculum and the visual arts play an important role in whole-school identity community engagement and enrichment.

About the Art Department
The Art Department is dynamic well-established and recognised for its strong exam results and inspiring teaching. Facilities include:
Spacious light-filled Art studios
Digital design and photography equipment
Kilns printmaking tools and mixed-media resources
Exhibition spaces for student artwork
Strong technician and administrative support

The department encourages students to explore a wide range of mediums including drawing painting sculpture textiles digital art and ceramics with regular opportunities to exhibit work locally and in school showcases.

About the Role
As an Art Teacher your responsibilities will include:
Teaching Art across KS3KS4 (KS5 available for suitable candidates)
Delivering engaging lessons that develop technical skill creativity and critical thinking
Supporting students with coursework portfolios and practical assessments
Encouraging independent artistic exploration and experimentation
Contributing to curriculum development and collaborative departmental planning
Leading or supporting extracurricular activities such as art clubs workshops or competitions
Playing an active role in school events exhibitions and creative initiatives

Experience and Qualifications
Degree in Art Fine Art or a related discipline
PGCE with QTS
Strong creative practice and confidence in a range of artistic media
Excellent classroom management and communication skills
Ability to inspire motivate and challenge students of all abilities

Salary
Paid to scale MPS/UPS

Application
This Art Teacher role in Bournemouth represents a superb opportunity to join an excellent school with a strong creative ethos and enthusiastic students. Please forward your CV as soon as possible to apply.