Teacher of Art & Design – Secondary School – Sheffield

A well-regarded secondary school in Sheffield is seeking an enthusiastic and talented Teacher of Art & Design to join its creative Arts faculty. This is an excellent opportunity for an Art specialist who is passionate about high-quality teaching visual creativity and helping students develop confidence technical skill and personal expression through art and design.

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. Staff benefit from supportive leadership consistent systems and a collaborative department where teachers share ideas resources and approaches to improve outcomes.

About the Role

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

Strong practical skills across a range of artistic media techniques and processes
Creative thinking and visual problem-solving through experimentation refinement and reflection
Knowledge of artists designers and artistic movements to support cultural understanding and inspiration
Confidence in drawing observation and presentation through modelling and structured practice
Portfolio and exam confidence through careful guidance feedback and purposeful development of coursework

Students may work across drawing painting printmaking mixed media sculpture digital processes and design-based projects depending on the schools curriculum offer. Lessons are designed to balance technical development with creativity allowing students to explore ideas while building strong foundations for GCSE Art & Design.

The Art Department

The Art department is supportive well-organised and committed to strong outcomes. Teachers collaborate on planning share resources and work together to create a vibrant and purposeful learning environment where creativity is valued and students are encouraged to take pride in their work.

The department values:

High expectations for effort presentation and artistic development
Strong modelling and explicit teaching of technique
A broad and inspiring curriculum that builds knowledge alongside creativity
Consistent routines that support calm productive studio-based learning
Careful guidance and feedback to support portfolio development and exam success

Art is an important part of the wider curriculum and the department plays a key role in developing imagination resilience and confidence through creative practice.

About the School

The school serves a diverse local community and has established a calm purposeful learning culture supported by clear expectations and consistent behaviour systems. Students are encouraged to aim high take pride in their work and develop positive attitudes to learning.

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

Key Information
Location: Sheffield
Start Date: ASAP / next term (or by agreement)
Contract: Full-time permanent (or as agreed)
Salary: MPS/UPS (dependent on experience)

What the School is Looking For

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
Support students to develop both practical skills and creative confidence
Use assessment effectively to guide improvement and secure progress
Work collaboratively within a supportive Arts team

Applications are welcomed from both experienced teachers and ECTs.

Why Join This School

Supportive and collaborative Arts faculty 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 Sheffield school community focused on student success

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Art & Design teacher who wants to inspire creativity develop artistic confidence and help students take pride in their work in a supportive Sheffield secondary school.