A vibrant and creative secondary school in Leicester is seeking a passionate and skilled Art Teacher to join its Art & Design Department. This is a full-time permanent role suitable for both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs) who are committed to inspiring students and developing their artistic creativity.
The school is recognised for its inclusive ethos academic excellence and strong focus on the creative arts. The Art Department provides students with opportunities to explore a wide variety of media including drawing painting sculpture printmaking and digital art. The department is well-equipped with studios materials and resources to support practical and engaging lessons.
The school values innovation collaboration and professional development offering a supportive environment where staff can contribute to curriculum development and extracurricular activities.
The successful candidate will deliver engaging and inspiring Art lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4 with the potential to teach Key Stage 5 depending on experience. Key responsibilities include:
Planning and delivering high-quality lessons aligned with the national curriculum and examination specifications.
Teaching a broad range of artistic techniques and media encouraging experimentation and creativity.
Assessing monitoring and reporting on student progress and achievement.
Supporting students with GCSE and/or A-Level coursework and exhibitions.
Contributing to curriculum planning resource management and departmental initiatives.
Supporting extracurricular activities such as clubs trips and exhibitions to enhance student engagement.
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with strong subject knowledge in Art & Design.
Practical expertise in a variety of media and artistic techniques.
Excellent classroom management and organisational skills.
Ability to inspire and motivate students of all abilities.
Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
A supportive and collaborative Art Department.
Access to well-equipped studio spaces and specialist facilities.
Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
A positive inclusive and creative working environment.
Opportunities to lead projects exhibitions and whole-school creative initiatives.
This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Art Teacher to join a thriving secondary school in Leicester and inspire students to develop confidence creativity and artistic skill.
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