Art Teacher | Outstanding Secondary School | Newcastle upon Tyne

The Opportunity

Newcastle is a city of immense visual energy from the iconic architecture of the Quayside to the world-class contemporary art housed in the Baltic Centre. We are seeking a visionary and technically skilled Art Teacher to join an Ofsted-rated Outstanding secondary school. In this role you will tap into the citys rich cultural identity to inspire students helping them find their unique creative voices through a diverse range of media and techniques.

The Department & Creative Culture

• You will join an elite Creative Arts faculty where Art is celebrated as a vital academic and expressive discipline achieving consistently high results at GCSE and A-Level.

• The school features specialized light-filled studios equipped for fine art printmaking ceramics and digital photography.

• As an Outstanding setting the department encourages a gallery-standard approach where student work is frequently exhibited and critiqued to foster professional artistic growth.

• We maintain strong ties with Newcastle Universitys Fine Art department and local galleries providing students with exposure to professional practice and higher education pathways.

Core Responsibilities

1. Exemplary Instruction: Teaching Art and Design across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 with the opportunity to lead A-Level Fine Art or Photography for suitably qualified candidates.

2. Technical Mastery: Guiding students through a wide breadth of disciplines including observational drawing painting 3D sculpture and digital manipulation.

3. Conceptual Development: Encouraging students to move beyond technical skill to develop deep conceptual themes helping them research and respond to the work of historical and contemporary artists.

4. Portfolio Management: Supporting students in the curation of high-quality portfolios that demonstrate a clear journey from initial sketches to finished outcomes.

5. Cultural Enrichment: Organizing gallery visits artist-in-residence workshops and annual exhibitions that showcase the schools creative talent to the wider community.

The Successful Candidate We are looking for a practitioner who is both a skilled artist and a passionate educator. Requirements include:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a degree in Fine Art Design or a related creative discipline.

• Artistic Range: A strong personal portfolio and the ability to demonstrate high-level skills across multiple media.

• Inspirational Impact: The ability to motivate students of all abilities fostering a studio environment where creativity risk-taking and resilience are prioritized.

• Academic Rigor: A deep understanding of the GCSE and A-Level assessment grids with a proven ability to help students achieve the highest possible marks.

Why Join Us

• The chance to work in an Outstanding environment where student behaviour is exemplary and the arts are given the prestige they deserve.

• Unrivalled professional development including opportunities to lead on cross-curricular creative projects and collaborate with lead practitioners across the North East.

• The opportunity to work in Newcastlea city renowned for its friendly community vibrant nightlife and proximity to the stunning Northumberland coast.

• A professional community that values innovation aesthetic excellence and the holistic development of every young person.

How to Apply

Please submit your current CV and a digital portfolio (or a link to your work) to begin the application process for this Art Teacher position.