Art Teacher – Creative Secondary School in Southend-on-Sea

• Full-time Art Teacher required at a well-regarded Southend-on-Sea secondary school

• Opportunity to teach across KS3 and KS4 with scope to develop KS5 provision

• Join a well-resourced department with a strong tradition of creative excellence

• Excellent studio facilities and genuine scope for curriculum innovation

Our client a creative and well-regarded secondary school in Southend-on-Sea is seeking a talented and enthusiastic Art Teacher to join their department at an exciting time of curriculum development. The successful candidate will teach Art and Design across KS3 and KS4 with the potential to develop or contribute to KS5 provision depending on experience and specialism whether in Fine Art Photography Textiles or a related discipline. The department is housed in well-equipped studio spaces with strong technician support and a good range of specialist equipment and materials available to support ambitious project work. The Head of Department is known for being approachable creative and genuinely committed to giving staff the freedom to bring their own artistic interests and expertise into the classroom while maintaining a clear and consistent approach to assessment and moderation across the department. This is an excellent opportunity for an Art Teacher who is looking to join a school that values creativity ambition and high-quality outcomes in equal measure and where student artwork is celebrated and displayed prominently throughout the school. Applications are welcomed from experienced Art Teachers ECTs seeking a supportive and creatively stimulating first post and overseas-trained teachers holding a recognised teaching qualification and QTS. Interested candidates should forward a CV as soon as possible to be considered for this role.

School information

• Popular school with a strong reputation for creative and artistic achievement

• Engaged creatively-minded students with a genuine enthusiasm for the subject

• Excellent transport links across Southend-on-Sea and the wider South Essex area

• Strong investment in studio facilities and resources to support high-quality practical work

This Southend-on-Sea school has developed a strong reputation for the quality of its creative arts provision with Art and Design playing a prominent role in the schools identity through regular exhibitions showcases and community engagement projects. The schools most recent inspection recognised the strength of its enrichment offer and the positive inclusive culture fostered by senior leadership with particular praise for the relationships between staff and students. Leadership is described by staff as approachable and supportive of subject-specific needs with a clear understanding of the space time and resourcing required to deliver a high-quality practical arts curriculum. The schools coastal location offers a pleasant working environment along with strong transport links making it an attractive option for staff travelling from across South Essex and beyond.

Experience and Qualifications

• Art Teacher able to teach confidently across KS3 and KS4 (KS5 desirable)

• A formal teaching qualification with QTS (i.e. PGCE)

• Right to work within the UK

• A strong personal portfolio and enthusiasm for developing ambitious student outcomes

Application
To be considered for this Art Teacher position in Southend-on-Sea please forward your CV as soon as possible.