Teacher of Art & Design – Secondary School – Manchester

A well-regarded secondary school in Manchester is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Teacher of Art & Design to join its supportive Creative Arts team. This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher who is passionate about visual arts creativity and helping students develop confidence technical skill and individual artistic voice.

The school has a strong focus on academic progress clear behaviour routines and a calm learning environment where pupils are supported to achieve and take pride in their work. Art is valued within the wider curriculum with opportunities to support students in producing high-quality outcomes and engaging in enrichment beyond the classroom.

About the Role

As Teacher of Art & Design you will teach across Key Stages 3 and 4 with the potential to contribute to KS5 depending on experience and timetable. You will deliver a well-sequenced curriculum that develops:

• Strong practical and creative skills across a range of media and techniques

• Confident drawing observation and visual communication

• Understanding of artists movements and critical/contextual studies

• Independent creativity through sustained project work and personal outcomes

• Exam confidence through modelling purposeful practice and structured feedback

You will support students to develop both technical skill and creative thinking ensuring they can refine work through feedback and maintain high standards of presentation and effort.

The Department

The Art & Design department is supportive and collaborative with a shared commitment to high standards and strong student outcomes. Teachers work together to plan engaging projects share resources and maintain consistent approaches to assessment and feedback.

The department values:

• Strong practical teaching and clear routines that maximise learning time

• High expectations for effort presentation and creative ambition

• Inclusive practice that supports all students to participate and improve

• A strong focus on developing sketchbook practice and independent thinking

• Enrichment opportunities such as exhibitions competitions clubs or cultural visits (where available)

Staff are supported through shared planning and professional development opportunities.

About the School

The school serves a diverse community and has established a calm purposeful learning culture supported by clear expectations and consistent behaviour systems. Students are encouraged to aim high and take pride in both academic and creative work.

Leaders prioritise staff development and wellbeing offering practical CPD and a supportive environment where teachers are trusted to deliver high-quality teaching within a structured curriculum. The school is committed to inclusion and supports learners with SEND and additional needs through strong teaching and targeted strategies.

Key Information

• Location: Manchester

• Start Date: ASAP / next term (or by agreement)

• Contract: Full-time permanent (or as agreed)

• Salary: MPS/UPS (dependent on experience)

Experience and Qualifications

The successful candidate will:

• Hold QTS (or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification)

• Have strong subject knowledge in Art & Design

• Deliver engaging well-structured lessons with high expectations

• Use assessment effectively to support progress and refine outcomes

• Maintain high standards of classroom culture organisation and presentation

• Work collaboratively within a supportive Creative Arts team

Applications are welcomed from both experienced teachers and ECTs.

Why Join This School

• Supportive and collaborative Creative Arts team with shared resources

• Clear behaviour systems that support calm effective teaching

• Well-sequenced curriculum and consistent approaches

• Strong CPD and opportunities for professional development

• Welcoming Manchester school community focused on student success

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Art & Design teacher who wants to inspire creativity build confidence and support students to produce excellent work in a supportive Manchester secondary school.