Art and Design Teacher - Southampton, UK)

Academics; Southampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking secondary school in Southampton is seeking an enthusiastic Art and Design Teacher to join their creative faculty from September 2025. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to inspire students and contribute to a thriving department in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE).
• Degree in Art and Design or related subject.
• Strong portfolio of teaching experience in UK secondary schools.

Responsibilities

• Teach Art and Design to Key Stages 3 and 4, potentially Key Stage 5.
• Develop engaging lessons that foster creativity and skill development.
• Contribute to whole-school arts initiatives and enrichment activities.

Skills

Classroom management

Creativity

Collaboration

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Degree in Art and Design

Job description

Quantum Scholars is working with a forward-thinking and inclusive secondary school in Southampton that is currently seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and talented Art and Design Teacher to join their creative faculty from September 2025.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate educator who is eager to inspire students, contribute to a thriving department, and make a lasting impact in a supportive school environment.

The school is a secondary school based in Southampton. They are an over-subscribed mixed 11-16 school rated as 'Good' overall.

The successful candidate will:

1. Teach Art and Design to students across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the potential for Key Stage 5 depending on experience.
2. Deliver engaging, dynamic, and inclusive lessons that foster creativity, skill development, and an appreciation for visual arts.
3. Develop schemes of work that reflect the national curriculum and integrate contemporary art practices and digital media where appropriate.
4. Support student achievement through high-quality teaching, assessment, and feedback.
5. Contribute to whole-school arts initiatives, exhibitions, enrichment activities, and cross-curricular projects.
6. Use a variety of media, including digital tools, painting, sculpture, printmaking, and mixed media, to develop students' artistic confidence and technical skills.

Candidate Requirements

To be considered for this position, applicants should have:

1. Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE).
2. A degree in Art and Design or a closely related subject.
3. A strong portfolio of teaching experience, ideally within UK secondary schools.
4. Excellent subject knowledge and a genuine enthusiasm for art education.
5. Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
6. Commitment to inclusive teaching practices, differentiated learning, and continuous professional development.
7. A creative and collaborative approach to working within a team.

How to Apply:

If you're ready to inspire the next generation of artists and contribute to a dynamic and supportive school, please apply directly via this advert. One of our dedicated consultants at Quantum Scholars will be in touch to guide you through the application process and provide further information.