Art Teacher – Independent Day School in Watford

Our client is seeking an Art Teacher to join a leading independent day school in Watford. This is a full-time position beginning in April 2026 teaching Art across KS3KS5 including GCSE and A-Level Fine Art.

Art Teacher required on a full-time basis
Independent school with strong academic and creative outcomes
Excellent Art department with specialist studios and high-quality resources
Supportive environment with ambitious creative students

The successful Art Teacher will be joining a well-established department with purpose-built studios specialist equipment and a strong tradition of artistic excellence. Pupils achieve consistently strong outcomes in GCSE and A-Level Art with many progressing to leading art and design universities. This is an excellent opportunity to teach in a school where creativity is celebrated staff are well supported and students are enthusiastic about developing their artistic skills.

This is a permanent position beginning April 2026. To be considered for this opportunity please forward an updated CV as soon as possible.

Experience and Qualifications

Qualified Art Teacher with QTS or equivalent (PGCE QTLS etc.)
Strong subject knowledge across GCSE and A-Level Art
Passionate about developing creativity and artistic expression
Enthusiastic innovative and committed to delivering high-quality teaching
Legal ability to work within the UK

School Information

This independent day school in Watford is well regarded for its commitment to both academic achievement and creative development. Small class sizes allow teachers to provide personalised support while stretching the most able pupils.

Facilities include purpose-built art studios ceramics and printmaking equipment and gallery-style exhibition spaces where student work is regularly displayed. Staff benefit from strong professional development opportunities and a collaborative teaching culture.

Excellent results in GCSE and A-Level Art
Small class sizes with highly engaged pupils
Outstanding facilities including specialist art studios
Supportive pastoral culture and strong behaviour standards
Excellent CPD opportunities

Salary

Competitive independent school salary depending on experience.

Application

To be considered for this opportunity working as an Art Teacher please forward an updated CV as soon as possible.