Teacher of Art – Inspire Creativity at a Thriving Luton Secondary School

• Art Teacher required for a September start

• Popular secondary school located in Luton

• Join a creative and supportive Art Department

• Opportunity to teach students across KS3 and KS4

• Excellent environment for an enthusiastic and creative teacher

• Applications considered from experienced teachers and ECTs

Our client is looking to appoint an imaginative and dedicated Art Teacher to join a successful secondary school in Luton from September.

This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher who believes strongly in the value of creative education and who can inspire pupils to experiment develop ideas and express themselves through a variety of artistic media.

The successful candidate will join a welcoming department and will be responsible for delivering engaging Art lessons to students across the required key stages. You will be expected to encourage pupils to explore different techniques while helping them develop their own artistic style and confidence.

The school is particularly interested in teachers who can combine creativity with strong organisation and effective classroom management.

About the School:

The school is a mixed secondary school serving the Luton community. It provides a broad curriculum designed to support students with different interests abilities and aspirations.

The school recognises the important contribution that creative subjects make to students wider development. Art students are encouraged to explore ideas take creative risks and develop the ability to evaluate and refine their work.

The department provides students with opportunities to work across a variety of media and approaches and teachers collaborate to create an engaging programme of study.

Your Responsibilities:

As an Art Teacher you will be responsible for:

• Planning and delivering creative and challenging Art lessons

• Teaching Art across KS3 and KS4

• Developing pupils practical skills and artistic knowledge

• Introducing students to a variety of artistic techniques and processes

• Encouraging experimentation and independent creative thinking

• Supporting pupils with the development of portfolios and coursework

• Assessing and providing feedback on practical and written work

• Preparing students for examinations where applicable

• Maintaining a well-organised and stimulating classroom

• Ensuring appropriate use and storage of art materials and equipment

• Differentiating lessons for pupils with different levels of experience

• Encouraging students to evaluate and improve their work

• Contributing to departmental planning and wider school activities

The Person:

You will be an enthusiastic Art Teacher with a genuine passion for developing young peoples creativity. You should be confident working with students of varying abilities and able to create an environment where pupils feel comfortable experimenting with their ideas.

Good communication skills and classroom management are essential as is the ability to plan effectively and meet curriculum requirements.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Qualified Art Teacher with QTS

• Recognised teaching qualification such as a PGCE

• Strong subject knowledge

• Ability to teach Art at KS3 and KS4

• Experience within a secondary school environment desirable

• Strong classroom management

• Creative and engaging teaching approach

• Commitment to student progress

• ECTs encouraged to apply

• Legal ability to work within the UK

The Opportunity:

This position would suit an Art Teacher looking to join a department where creativity and student development are valued. The successful applicant will have access to supportive colleagues and will be encouraged to contribute ideas to the department.

Application:

If you are an inspiring Art Teacher looking for a new opportunity in Luton please forward your CV at your earliest convenience.