Art and Design Teacher. Job in London Education & Training Jobs

Ribbons & Reeves; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An outstanding academy in Southeast London is seeking an ambitious Art & Design Teacher to join their successful Art department. This role offers the chance to teach engaging lessons up to A-Level, with opportunities for progression to Head of Art or Lead Practitioner. The supportive environment and award-winning professional development will help you thrive in your teaching career. If you're passionate about inspiring students and eager to contribute to a high-performing team, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Award-winning CPD

Clear progression plan

Supportive SLT

Qualifications

• Must have UK QTS through any accepted route.
• Good Undergraduate Degree from a Top UK University is essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach Art to high-achieving students up to KS5.
• Opportunity to lead the Art and Design department for the right candidate.

Skills

Teaching Art up to A-Level

Engaging lesson delivery

Pedagogical development

Education

UK QTS

Undergraduate Degree from a Top UK University

Job description

Art & Design Teacher | Waltham Forest | September 2025

Would you be interested in hearing about an Art & Design Teacher vacancy with many opportunities for your progression?

Ribbons & Reeves have the pleasure of working with an incredibly high-performing academy in Southeast London, which is endeavouring to employ their new Art & Design Teacher, to join their highly successful Art department.

Art & Design Teacher | About the role:

• An Art & Design teacher will be expected to teach Art up to A-Level.
• The new Art & Design Teacher will be joining a high-achieving students, with high aspirations.
• Join an 11-18 Mixed School Rated Outstanding' by OFSTED as an Art Teacher.
• Art Teacher Salary Outer London MPS/UPS + TLR.
• Opportunity for responsibility for the right candidate, an Art teacher could become the Head of Art, or even a Lead Practitioner for the Arts.
• Receive award-winning CPD as an Art Teacher and follow a clear progression plan.

Art & Design Teacher | About you:

• An Art & Design Teacher must have UK QTS - Any route to gaining UK QTS is accepted (PGCE / PGDE / Teach first etc...).
• It is essential for an Art & Design Teacher to have a good Undergraduate Degree from a Top UK University.
• Teach engaging lessons to students up to KS5 as an Art & Design Teacher.
• Has an ambition to progress through the school.
• An Art Teacher must want to expand their pedagogy and teaching practice.

Looking for an ambitious Art & Design Teacher who is determined to meet the incredible standards that have already been set by the faculty and students. For the right Art Teacher candidate, there would be the opportunity to take on additional responsibility to even lead the Art and Design department. Join a school with a warm and welcoming environment and a supportive SLT, who will support you in your new endeavour.

If you think you would be the perfect fit for this Art & Design Teacher role, please click Apply' and attach your CV.

Ribbons & Reeves are London's leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all levels secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this Art & Design Teacher in Waltham Forest. For other roles like this, check out our website, search Ribbons & Reeves'. We look forward to supporting you in your application to this Art & Design Teacher role.