Art Teacher Manchester Ofsted Outstanding School

Looking for a thriving Art department in Manchester

A highly regarded secondary school in Manchester with an Ofsted Outstanding rating and a flourishing Creative Arts faculty is seeking an inspiring creative and dedicated Art Teacher to join its vibrant academic community.

Job Overview

Our client is recruiting for an Art Teacher to begin in April 2026. This successful co-educational secondary school is recognised for:

Its consistently strong academic results
A supportive and inclusive school culture
A thriving and innovative Creative Arts department

The successful candidate will deliver engaging and imaginative Art lessons from KS3 to KS5 working with enthusiastic pupils who enjoy creative expression and visual exploration.

The School

This is a school where creativity and artistic achievement are highly valued. The Art department has built an excellent reputation for producing strong GCSE and A-Level outcomes while nurturing pupils individual creative identities.

Pupils benefit from:

A broad and stimulating Art curriculum
Access to specialist studios and modern creative facilities
Opportunities to explore a range of mediums including painting sculpture and digital art
Exhibitions competitions and enrichment projects that celebrate student creativity

Parents frequently praise the schools strong leadership inclusive ethos and commitment to developing confident expressive young people.

Staff describe the school as collaborative forward-thinking and professionally rewarding with excellent opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits typically include:

Excellent CPD and career development pathways
Well-equipped specialist Art studios
A strong focus on staff wellbeing
Enrichment opportunities including exhibitions and arts events
A vibrant school community that celebrates creativity

Location: Manchester
Start Date: April 2026
Salary: MPS/UPS depending on experience

Art Teacher Experience and Qualifications

A degree in Art Fine Art or a related discipline
A recognised teaching qualification with QTS (e.g. PGCE)
Strong subject knowledge across a range of artistic disciplines
Excellent classroom management and organisational skills
The ability to inspire and challenge pupils creatively
The legal right to work in the UK

Application

If you are an enthusiastic Art Teacher looking to join an Ofsted Outstanding school with a thriving Creative Arts department please submit your CV at your earliest convenience.