Art Teacher | Secondary School | Northampton

Position: Art Teacher
Location: Northampton
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: September
Key Stages: KS3KS4 (KS5 available depending on experience)

Creative Teaching Opportunity in a Supportive Secondary School

A secondary school in Northampton is seeking to appoint an Art Teacher to join its Creative Arts department from September. This is a full-time role offering the opportunity to teach Art within a structured environment that supports creativity alongside strong classroom routines.

Art is an established subject within the school with students encouraged to explore a range of techniques and materials while developing creative confidence and visual communication skills.

About the Role

You will deliver Art lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 guiding students through practical projects that develop drawing painting and mixed media skills. Lessons will focus on building technical ability while encouraging creativity and independent thinking.

You will support students preparing for GCSE Art assessments helping them to build portfolios and demonstrate progress through structured coursework.

Depending on experience there may be opportunities to contribute to Key Stage 5 teaching.

You will work collaboratively with colleagues within the Creative Arts department to maintain consistent planning and assessment practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach Art across KS3 and KS4

• Deliver practical lessons using a range of artistic techniques

• Support students in developing coursework portfolios

• Prepare students for GCSE Art assessments

• Assess student work and provide structured feedback

• Maintain safe and organised classroom environments

• Contribute to departmental planning and shared resources

• Promote positive behaviour and engagement in lessons

The School Environment

This secondary school in Northampton provides a structured and supportive working environment where creative subjects are valued as part of a balanced curriculum. The Art department benefits from dedicated studio spaces that support practical learning and student creativity.

Staff collaborate closely to share ideas and maintain consistent teaching approaches. Students are encouraged to engage actively in creative work while maintaining clear expectations for behaviour and effort.

Leadership supports professional development and encourages staff to contribute to the wider life of the school.

Candidate Requirements

The school is seeking a teacher who can deliver engaging Art lessons and support student progress across different ability levels.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Experience teaching Art at secondary level

• Ability to teach KS3 and KS4 Art

• Strong classroom management skills

• Good organisational skills

• Ability to manage practical classroom activities safely

Desirable

• Experience teaching GCSE Art

• Experience teaching KS5 Art

• Ability to support extracurricular art activities

How to Apply

If you are interested in this Art Teacher role in Northampton starting in September please submit your CV. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to discuss the next stages of the recruitment process.